Logistics Manager

ASSA ABLOY•Brownsville, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Distribuidora de Puertas Industriales, an ASSA ABLOY Company and part of the ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems division in Mexico, is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager for its Brownsville, TX location. This role is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing all logistics activities for a business focused on installation-heavy, project-based docking equipment. The primary goal is to ensure the timely and cost-effective movement of materials and finished equipment from U.S. facilities to job sites, distribution centers, and customers, with a significant focus on cross-border shipments into Mexico. The Logistics Manager will play a crucial part in synchronizing transportation, warehousing, and delivery operations with construction and installation timelines.

Requirements

Certification or degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of logistics or transportation management experience
Experience supporting project-based or installation-driven operations
Experience managing heavy, oversized, or engineered equipment shipments
Strong understanding of transportation modes and carrier management
Experience coordinating logistics tied to construction schedules
Familiarity with TMS, ERP, or logistics systems
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects

Nice To Haves

Exposure to U.S.–Mexico cross-border logistics preferred
Professional-level Spanish preferred
Experience in docking equipment, material handling, or construction products
Dealer-installed or contractor-installed delivery models
Experience working with customs brokers and freight forwarders
Lean or continuous improvement experience

Responsibilities

Manage logistics execution for project-based, installation-driven deliveries aligned with construction milestones.
Coordinate phased, sequenced, and partial shipments to support complex installation schedules.
Partner with project managers, installation teams, and operations to ensure materials arrive installation-ready.
Support job-site deliveries to active construction environments, including warehouses and manufacturing facilities.
Manage domestic and cross-border transportation for oversized, heavy, and engineered docking equipment.
Select, manage, and evaluate carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
Negotiate freight rates and service agreements to balance cost, reliability, and service levels.
Monitor transit performance and proactively resolve delivery disruptions.
Coordinate with Export and Export Compliance teams to ensure compliant cross-border execution.
Support customs brokers with accurate shipment data and timing requirements.
Monitor border transit performance and escalate issues impacting project timelines.
Coordinate with manufacturing and warehousing teams on staging and shipment readiness.
Ensure proper crating, packaging, labeling, and load planning for safe handling and installation.
Optimize consolidation and sequencing to reduce handling and damage risk.
Anticipate and mitigate logistics risks tied to installation schedules and site constraints.
Lead resolution for late deliveries, damaged shipments, or incorrect sequencing.
Develop contingency plans for critical-path equipment.
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Track logistics KPIs including on-time delivery and freight cost per project.
Support budgeting and forecasting for project-based logistics expenses.
Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs and improve delivery reliability.