Inventory and Logistics Manager

Galison•New York, NY

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Galison Publishing is seeking an Inventory and Logistics Manager to oversee inventory movement and visibility across its supply chain, from factories and international shipping through warehouse receipt, inventory reconciliation, customer and consignment movements, and exception resolution. This position is a primary operational contact for freight, customs, tariff and compliance, inventory, and third-party logistics matters, working closely with Production, Sales, Finance, distributors, suppliers, customs brokers, and freight forwarders. The role combines day-to-day logistics and inventory execution with process improvement, cost control, data-driven reporting, and proactive issue resolution. The anticipated hiring salary range is $73,000 to $84,000, with eligibility for the profit share plan. Galison’s regular hybrid schedule requires at least three and up to five in-office days per week in its New York City office, depending on project and business needs.

Requirements

At least 6 years of relevant experience in logistics, inventory control, distribution, fulfillment, supply chain, or related operations.
Working knowledge of international freight, customs, shipping documentation, warehouse operations, inventory movements, and third-party logistics.
Strong Excel and analytical skills, including reconciling multiple data sources, validating calculations, investigating exceptions, and explaining business implications.
Experience with ERP or inventory systems.
Strong organization, follow-through, written and verbal communication, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive escalation skills.
A process-improvement mindset, with the ability to identify root causes, establish useful metrics, and implement corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central or comparable systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary liaison with freight forwarders, customs brokers, factories, warehouses, and other logistics providers for inbound shipments.
Select and coordinate shipping methods and routes; monitor bookings, documentation, shipment timing, warehouse ETAs, freight costs, and service issues.
Maintain HTS and tariff classifications and support customs clearance, CPSC, and other import and compliance requirements.
Maintain visibility into warehouse, in-transit, consignment, transfer, rework, and other inventory, and research and resolve material variances.
Coordinate inventory corrections, transfers, cycle counts, disposals, rework, consignment movements, and special handling with internal and external partners.
Monitor stockouts, backorders, aging inventory, receiving discrepancies, and replenishment needs; escalate risks and recommend action.
Partner with Sales and Production on seasonal priorities, key customer requirements, launch timing, custom and drop-ship programs, and inventory availability.
Prepare monthly inventory reconciliation and logistics reports, including KPIs.
Develop actionable measures for shipment performance, lead times, receiving discrepancies, landed costs, stockouts, and turnaround time.
Identify root causes and implement process improvements that improve service, inventory accuracy, speed, or cost.
Track open issues, non-recurring projects, escalations, and corrective actions through completion.

Benefits

Profit share plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Three weeks of paid vacation to start
Two weeks of sick time per year
Company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Paid family leave
Paid maternity leave
Paid paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Long-term disability insurance
Annual tuition assistance
Annual wellness stipend