Logistics Manager

Allan Myers•Malvern, PA

16d

About The Position

The Logistics Manager plans, coordinates, and optimizes transportation and logistics operations supporting aggregate quarries, asphalt plants, paving crews, and construction projects. The role oversees the movement and storage of materials while balancing customer service, production schedules, transportation capacity, safety, and cost control. It serves as a liaison among plant operations, dispatch personnel, trucking resources, suppliers, customers, and field operations, with responsibility for fleet utilization, carrier relationships, regulatory compliance, and continuous operational improvement. The position directs daily transportation activities; coordinates material movement, delivery schedules, and resources; manages dispatch, routing, and logistics planning; and monitors fleet productivity. It coordinates with suppliers, customers, plant personnel, and carriers, evaluates carrier performance, and supports partner onboarding and compliance. The manager leads dispatchers and partners with the Transportation Manager and Field Managers, developing employees and allocating resources to meet changing needs. The role promotes safety and regulatory compliance, supports audits and accident investigations, and manages transportation budgets and operating costs. It tracks operational measures such as delivery performance, fleet utilization, transportation cost per ton, fuel efficiency, customer service, and carrier performance, using data to guide planning and improvements. Allan Myers is a self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company operating across the Mid-Atlantic. The company describes its work as building infrastructure, including highways, bridges, and public water and wastewater systems. It offers generous benefits, extensive training, and opportunities for promotion from within. Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 7 years of transportation, logistics, fleet management, dispatch leadership, or related operational experience.
Strong understanding of transportation, logistics, fleet utilization, and dispatch operations.
Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and related regulatory requirements.
Ability to analyze operational and financial data and develop practical solutions.
Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Flexible and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.
Proficient with technology and data management systems.
Ability to travel periodically to plants, customer locations, supplier facilities, and company operations.
Ability to work extended hours as necessary to support operational demands.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Business Administration, Construction Management, or a related field; equivalent education and industry experience may be considered.
Experience in construction materials, aggregates, asphalt, trucking, or heavy industrial operations.
Experience managing company-owned fleets and third-party transportation providers.
Experience with dispatch, GPS, routing, telematics, and transportation management systems; XBE is preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily transportation and logistics activities supporting aggregate, asphalt, and construction operations.
Coordinate material movement, delivery schedules, and transportation resources to meet production and customer requirements.
Ensure adequate fleet and carrier capacity for operational demands.
Monitor and improve truck utilization, route efficiency, cycle times, and fleet productivity.
Manage scheduling, dispatch, routing, and logistics planning.
Coordinate with suppliers, customers, plant personnel, and third-party carriers to support efficient material flow.
Manage carrier and supplier relationships, negotiate services, resolve operational issues, and evaluate carrier performance.
Support onboarding, compliance monitoring, and performance management of transportation partners.
Lead dispatchers and partner with the Transportation Manager and Field Managers.
Allocate resources and personnel to meet changing operational needs; provide coaching, training, performance management, and employee development.
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Promote and enforce company safety policies and applicable DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with driver qualifications, hours-of-service regulations, vehicle inspections, and maintenance programs.
Participate in accident investigations and corrective actions; conduct operational audits and support safety initiatives.
Manage transportation budgets and operating costs.
Track and analyze on-time delivery, fleet utilization, cost per ton transported, fuel efficiency, customer service, and carrier performance.
Use operational and financial data to identify trends, solve problems, and implement process improvements.
Support forecasting, planning, and budget development.
Travel periodically to plants, customer locations, supplier facilities, and company operations.
Operate a company vehicle if required in the performance of duties.
Work extended hours as necessary to support operational demands.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.