Manager, Inbound Logistics

Eos Energy Storage; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eos Energy Enterprises seeks an Inbound Logistics Manager to lead the supplier-to-factory logistics team, coordinating with supply chain and manufacturing to meet production timelines. The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to drive improvements in inbound processes.

Responsibilities include risk identification, KPI management, carrier scorecards, and cost optimization across freight lanes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in logistics operations.
• Hazmat Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the inbound logistics team and day-to-day operations to meet manufacturing timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks in supply chain planning and manufacturing processes.
• Ensure Transportation Management System is utilized effectively and KPIs are met.
• Maintain team KPIs and implement process improvements as needed.
• Lead carrier performance management and external supplier relationships.
• Drive cost efficiency in freight and optimize transportation lanes.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics knowledge

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics

Tools

ERP/TMS

Incoterms

Hazmat certification

Job description

About Eos Energy Enterprises

Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc. is accelerating the shift to American energy independence with positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Our breakthrough Znyth™ aqueous zinc battery was designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium-ion technology. It is safe, scalable, efficient, sustainable, manufactured in the U.S., and the core of our innovative systems that today provides utility, industrial, and commercial customers with a proven, reliable energy storage alternative for 3 to 12-hour applications. Eos was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. For more information about Eos (NASDAQ: EOSE), visit eose.com.

Overall Job Summary

Reporting to the Logistics Director, the Inbound Logistics Manager is responsible for leading the inbound logistics team to ensure the timely and efficient fulfillment of manufacturing requirements, as well as overseeing intercompany equipment movements in support of Eos production. This fast-paced role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong prioritization and problem-solving abilities, and most importantly, effective leadership to build a high-performing team and drive operational success.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the inbound (Supplier to Eos factory) logistics team and day-to-day operations, working directly with supply chain & manufacturing to execute on a delivery plan that will meet manufacturing timeline requirements.
• Proactively identify risks in supply chain planning & manufacturing processes as it relates to inbound logistics and develop processes to mitigate those risks.
• Ensure Transportation Management System is being used and sufficient to set up the team for success.
• Maintain team KPIs & develop processes (or process improvements) where needed to ensure all KPIs are met.
• Delegate expedited shipment requests in a timely manner, document reasons for expediting, drive corrective action cross functionally and drive reduction in occurrences.
• Continually review freight cost & transportation lanes for cost efficiency.
• Engage internal and external resources as needed to ensure logistics compliance including but not limited to documentation, import classifications & hazmat codes.
• Be safety culture supporter within logistics and materials.
• Drive continuous improvement goals and strategies.
• Ensure team has the tools to be successful & mentor team to work at best possible level to ensure world class execution.
• Build and Maintain carrier strategy and relationships to support the business needs.
• Delegate and support the filing of transportation claims as needed & lead Logistics activities to support the claims.
• Work with Logistics Leadership peers to develop and document department SOPs.
• Lead carrier performance management through the establishment of carrier scorecards; conduct regular business reviews to monitor service levels, on time delivery, claims performance, capacity commitments and cost competitiveness.
• Drive logistics network optimization through the analysis of transportation networks, route guides, shipment consolidation opportunities, and warehouse-to-factory flows to improve efficiency and reduce total landed cost.
• Lead talent development and succession planning through the recruitment, development and retention of logistics talent while creating development plans that strengthen organizational capabilities and support succession planning.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics or related field required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in logistics operations.
• Hazmat Certified preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Vast knowledge of legal regulations and logistics compliance.
• Ability to work independently and elevate challenges to leadership effectively.
• Computer-savvy with a working knowledge of logistics software (ERP/TMS).
• Must have extensive knowledge and experience in scheduling domestic trucking, international ocean and air freight, and inbound customs.
• Must have a working knowledge of Incoterms.
• Hazmat Certification and experience preferred.
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to travel as needed (minimal).
• Have impeccable leadership skills.
• Travel Overnight/North America: 25-50%.

required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and lab coats. May be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Customer/Partner Locations – Employee may visit customer or partner locations that may be comprised of office, manufacturing floor, laboratory environments and construction sites depending on the location and reason for visit.

Since its inception in 2008, Eos has been on a mission to accelerate the shift to clean energy by using positively ingenious solutions that transform how the world stores power. Eos’ breakthrough Znyth® aqueous zinc battery is designed to overcome the limitations of conventional lithium‑ion technology. Today, Eos provides utility, renewable, commercial, and industrial customers with the market’s only performance and price‑competitive energy storage alternative. Eos energy storage systems use proven chemistry with accessible, non‑precious earth components in a durable design that has been tested in real‑world deployments. Eos’ systems deliver results in even the most extreme temperatures and conditions and are safe, long lasting, and 100% recyclable. Eos went public in November 2020 and trades on Nasdaq: (NASDAQ: EOSE).