Logistics Manager

Aston Carter•Chattanooga, TN

6d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Manager oversees logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution within a manufacturing operation. The role is responsible for efficient movement of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods to support production schedules and customer requirements. The manager develops strategies to optimize transportation costs, inventory flow, warehouse operations, and delivery performance while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Planning, and Sales teams. It leads warehouse, shipping, receiving, and logistics personnel; monitors operational performance; and supports budgeting, forecasting, planning, and supply chain optimization. The position is fully onsite in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with work across office, warehouse, and manufacturing-floor environments. Periodic travel and occasional after-hours availability may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
5–10 years of logistics, transportation, warehouse, or supply chain experience.
Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, warehousing, and inventory management principles.
Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain processes.
Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and transportation regulations.
Experience managing transportation providers and warehouse operations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
Proficiency with ERP, WMS, TMS, and Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using logistics and operational data to drive business decisions.
Ability to work in office and warehouse/manufacturing environments, stand and move through warehouse and production areas for extended periods, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel periodically to distribution centers, customer locations, or carrier facilities.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of leadership or management experience (preferred).
Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment (strongly preferred).
APICS CPIM, CSCP, CLTD, or similar supply chain certification.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or other ERP systems.
Experience managing multi-site logistics operations.
Knowledge of international shipping and customs processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with operational and customer service objectives.
Manage inbound and outbound transportation, including carrier selection, performance, contracts, and service agreements.
Ensure timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods, monitor freight costs, and implement cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service levels.
Develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions and supply chain risks.
Oversee warehouse receiving, storage, inventory management, shipping, and order fulfillment; improve use of warehouse space and resources.
Establish and maintain procedures for material handling, shipping accuracy, inventory control, and traceability.
Monitor warehouse productivity and implement process improvements; lead physical inventory counts and cycle-count programs.
Partner with Planning, Procurement, and Operations to maintain appropriate inventory levels and improve inventory utilization and working capital.
Analyze inventory trends, turnover, demand forecasts, and opportunities to reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
Lead and develop warehouse, shipping, receiving, and logistics personnel; set goals and performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching and training.
Support workforce planning and foster accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Ensure accurate, on-time customer shipments; monitor fulfillment performance, address service issues, and collaborate with Customer Service and Sales to resolve delivery concerns.
Implement procedures that improve customer satisfaction and delivery reliability, and support customer audits and logistics performance reviews.
Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methods.
Develop and monitor logistics performance metrics and lead projects to reduce costs, improve throughput, and enhance service.
Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, environmental, transportation, company, and quality requirements; conduct safety audits and promote safe practices.
Support incident investigations and corrective actions, and maintain required documentation and regulatory records.
Use ERP, WMS, and TMS tools to monitor operations; prepare and analyze reports, track KPIs, and provide updates to leadership.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning, and use data analytics to inform decisions.