Logistics & Supply Chain Leader | On-Site, Chattanooga

Talentify; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonuses

Total Rewards Package

Growth opportunities

Competitive pay

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Manager for a contract-to-hire, on-site role based in Chattanooga, TN. The position oversees logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution within a manufacturing operation to optimize material flow and delivery performance.

You will collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Planning, and Sales teams to ensure seamless material flow and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 510 years of logistics, transportation, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or management experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment preferred.
• Experience managing transportation providers and warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute logistics strategies supporting operational and customer service objectives.
• Manage inbound and outbound transportation activities, including carrier selection and performance management.
• Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods to meet production and customer requirements.
• Monitor freight costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service levels.
• Negotiate transportation contracts and service agreements with carriers and logistics providers.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate transportation disruptions and supply chain risks.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, shipping, and order fulfillment.
• Ensure efficient use of warehouse space and resources.
• Establish and maintain procedures for material handling, shipping accuracy, and inventory control.
• Monitor warehouse productivity and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with company standards regarding inventory accuracy and material traceability.
• Lead physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
• Partner with Planning, Procurement, and Operations teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Monitor inventory performance and identify opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective controls and auditing procedures.
• Analyze inventory trends, turnover rates, and demand forecasts.
• Develop strategies to improve inventory utilization and working capital performance.
• Lead and develop warehouse, shipping, receiving, and logistics personnel.
• Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching, training, and development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Support workforce planning and staffing requirements.
• Ensure customer orders are shipped accurately and delivered on time.
• Monitor order fulfillment performance and address service issues proactively.
• Collaborate with Customer Service and Sales teams to resolve delivery concerns.
• Implement systems and procedures that improve customer satisfaction and delivery reliability.
• Support customer audits and logistics performance reviews.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within logistics and warehouse operations.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and monitor logistics performance metrics.
• Lead projects focused on reducing costs, improving throughput, and enhancing service performance.
• Support overall supply chain optimization efforts.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, environmental, and applicable transportation regulations.
• Maintain safe warehouse and transportation operations.
• Conduct regular safety audits and promote safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and quality standards.
• Support incident investigations and corrective action programs.
• Maintain required documentation and regulatory records.
• Utilize ERP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) to monitor operations.
• Prepare and analyze logistics and transportation reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning activities.
• Leverage data analytics to improve performance and drive decision-making.
• APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or similar supply chain certification.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or other ERP systems.
• Experience managing multi-site logistics operations.
• Knowledge of international shipping and customs processes.

Skills

Logistics management

Leadership

Negotiation

Data analysis

ERP/WMS/TMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

JD Edwards

ERP systems

WMS

TMS

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Logistics Manager for a contract-to-hire, on-site role based in Chattanooga, TN. The position oversees logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution within a manufacturing operation to optimize material flow and delivery performance.

You will collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Planning, and Sales teams to ensure seamless material flow and operational excellence.