Strategic Distribution & Logistics Lead

Niles Steel Tank Company; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford White Corporation seeks a Distribution Operations Lead to oversee daily warehouse activities and finished goods distribution across multiple points. You will manage receiving, inventory, order fulfillment and outbound shipping to meet lead times while maintaining relationships with 3PLs.

The role emphasizes leadership, data analysis and strong communication with internal teams and customers to resolve issues and optimize costs. Proficiency with WMS, Power BI, and Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years leadership experience in warehouse or supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership and team coaching abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of warehousing, transportation, inventory and material handling.
• Proficiency with WMS, Power BI and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary distribution contact for internal and external customers, providing real-time shipment updates.
• Oversee 3PL partners daily shipping, receiving and warehouse operations.
• Schedule and dispatch inbound and outbound shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with carriers, vendors and customers to resolve issues and provide updates.
• Monitor transportation costs and logistics performance to identify savings.
• Identify and resolve shipping delays, damaged goods, discrepancies or short allocations.
• Ensure data flows correctly into inventory, shipping, and receiving systems.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Data Analysis

Communication

Power BI

Excel

WMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Power BI

Excel

WMS

Job description

Bradford White Corporation seeks a Distribution Operations Lead to oversee daily warehouse activities and finished goods distribution across multiple points. You will manage receiving, inventory, order fulfillment and outbound shipping to meet lead times while maintaining relationships with 3PLs.

The role emphasizes leadership, data analysis and strong communication with internal teams and customers to resolve issues and optimize costs. Proficiency with WMS, Power BI, and Excel is required.