Logistics & Warehouse Manager

Allspace; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Bonus package

Career development

Employee referral program

Job summary

Allspace is seeking a Logistics and Warehouse Manager to oversee strategic and operational logistics, warehousing, customs compliance, and transportation networks across domestic and international supply chains. The role supports customer service, efficiency, and growth while liaising with international facilities and contract manufacturers.

The position emphasizes managing logistics providers, optimizing lanes, and maintaining world-class warehouse operations with strong inventory control and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive logistics and warehouse management experience.
• Proven experience managing international logistics operations.
• Strong customs and international trade compliance knowledge.
• Experience negotiating freight and logistics contracts.
• Experience managing inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated success in logistics cost optimization and network design.
• Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead inbound and outbound transportation activities for materials and finished goods.
• Organize reverse logistics for field fails, returns, and demos.
• Develop cost-effective domestic and international shipping lane strategies.
• Establish and manage contracts with freight forwarders and 3PLs.
• Drive cost reductions through freight consolidation and mode optimization.
• Monitor carrier performance via KPIs and SLAs.
• Ensure on-time deliveries to customers and production sites.

Skills

Analytical

Commercial awareness

Customer-focused

Results-driven

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

WMS

Job description

The Logistics and Warehouse Manageris responsible forthe strategic and operational management of all inbound and outboundlogistics, warehousing, customs compliance, transportation networks, inventory accuracy, and trade compliance activities. The role ensures the cost-effective and compliant movement, storage, and control of materials across domestic and international supply chains while supporting customer service, operational efficiency, and business growthobjectives.

The position is accountable for developing and managinglogisticsservice providers,optimizingnational and international transportation lanes, ensuring customs and duty compliance, andmaintainingworld-class warehouse operations and inventory accuracy.

The role will include liaising with UK facility and 3rdparty contract manufacturers while executing customer shipments and reverselogisticsfrom thecompaniesfulfilmentcenter.

Logistics& Transportation Management

• Lead all inbound and outbound transportation activities for raw materials, components, finished goods,

• Organisereverselogisticsfor any field fails andreturned productsor demos.

• Develop andmaintaincost-effective domestic and international shipping lane strategies.

• Establish, negotiate, and manage contracts with freight forwarders, courier providers, parcel carriers, and third-partylogisticsproviders (3PLs).

• Drive continuous improvement in freight costs, delivery performance, and transportation efficiency.

• Monitor carrier performance through KPIs and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Identifyopportunities for freight consolidation,modeoptimization, and supply chain cost reduction.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance to customers and manufacturing locations.
  

Customs & Trade Compliance

• Manage all import and export compliance activitiesin accordance withlocal and international regulations.
• Ensureaccuratecustoms declarations, tariff classifications, country of origin determinations, and import/export documentation.
• Act as the internal subject matter expert on customs, duties, tariffs, and global trade regulations.
• Provide guidance to procurement, finance, operations, and commercial teamsregardingduty implications and customs requirements.
• Identifyand implement duty reduction strategies where applicable:
• Manage customs brokers and ensure compliance with all audit requirements.
• Lead responses tocustomsaudits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries.

Warehouse Operations Management

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations including:
• Receiving,Put-away.Storage.Inventory control,Picking,Packing,Shipping
• Ensure all warehouse bookings and goods receipt transactions are completed accurately and on time.
• Develop warehouse capacity plans to support business growth.
• Optimizewarehouse layout, material flow, and storageutilization.
• Implement andmaintainwarehouse operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Accountabilities

• The Logistics and Warehouse Manager is accountable for:
• 100% compliant import and export operations.
• Optimizedlogisticscosts and transportation networks.
• Accurate customs declarations and duty management.
• Effective management of third-partylogisticspartners.
• Inventory accuracy and warehouse operational excellence.
• Reliable inbound material flow supporting production.
• On-time outbound deliveries supporting customer commitments.
• Development and execution of strategiclogisticsand warehousing initiatives that support business growth and profitability.

Key Skills

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
• Strong commercial awareness
• Customer-focused
• Results-driven
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability tooperateeffectively in a fast-paced global environment
  

Technical Skills

• International trade and customs regulations
• Incoterms®
• Freightforwardingand transportation management
• Duty and tariff analysis
• Warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Inventory control methodologies
• Supply chain analytics
• Carrier contract management
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)

Leadership Skills

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking
• Negotiation and influencing
• Problem solving and decision making
• Change management
• Continuous improvement mindset

Experience

• 7+ years of progressivelogisticsand warehouse management experience.
• Proven experience managing internationallogisticsoperations.
• Strong customs and international trade compliance knowledge.
• Experience negotiating freight andlogisticscontracts.
• Experience managing inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated success inlogisticscost optimization and network design.
• Experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems.
• Excellent Compensation package inclusive of competitive salary, 401(k) plan, healthcare and 25 days holiday in addition to the US Bank holidays.
• Bonus package
• Career development training opportunities (in house and external)
• Employee Referral scheme