Manufacturing Logistics Lead - Optimize Costs & Schedules

AppleOne Employment Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the logistics operations at our manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh. You will drive inbound/outbound movements, optimize freight, and partner with procurement, production and customer service to align with schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in transportation, inventory, and warehouse management, and a track record of cost-saving process improvements within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, logistics, business admin, or related field.
• 5+ years in logistics or supply chain, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transportation management and inventory systems.
• Proven leadership to train and manage teams.
• Experience negotiating with freight carriers and 3PLs.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement logistics strategies for timely delivery.
• Manage inbound and outbound transportation, vendor coordination, freight optimization.
• Oversee warehouse operations: inventory control, shipping, receiving, storage.
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and customer service.
• Monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement.
• Negotiate contracts with freight carriers and 3PLs.
• Ensure compliance with transportation and storage regulations.
• Lead, train, and mentor logistics and warehouse staff.
• Develop and maintain logistics budgets and identify cost savings.

Skills

Transportation management

Vendor coordination

3PL relationships

Cross-functional planning

ERP systems knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

AppleOne is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead the logistics operations at our manufacturing facility in Pittsburgh. You will drive inbound/outbound movements, optimize freight, and partner with procurement, production and customer service to align with schedules.

The role requires strong leadership, expertise in transportation, inventory, and warehouse management, and a track record of cost-saving process improvements within a manufacturing setting.