Logistics Manager, Warehousing

Clarios • Milwaukee, WI

3d

About The Position

The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading warehouse and distribution center operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of products throughout the supply chain. The position oversees receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, and continuous improvement while maintaining safety, quality, service, and productivity standards. The role partners with Transportation, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, and third-party logistics providers to support network performance and business objectives.

Responsibilities include directing day-to-day operations across company-operated and/or third-party facilities; setting operating standards; monitoring performance; maintaining inventory accuracy; promoting safety and regulatory compliance; and recruiting, developing, and retaining warehouse personnel. The manager oversees provider performance, KPIs, service-level agreements, and business reviews, and leads improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies. The role also manages operating budgets, identifies cost-saving opportunities, supports investment cases, coordinates inbound and outbound execution, and contributes to network optimization and distribution initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• At least 5 years of progressive warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role managing warehouse teams and/or third-party logistics providers.
• Experience with WMS, ERP, and inventory management systems.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and inventory control principles.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and reporting tools.
• Understanding of Lean, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-site distribution networks.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
• Experience managing large-scale distribution center operations.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, consumer goods, or high-volume distribution environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across company-operated and/or third-party warehouse facilities.
• Ensure efficient receiving, storage, inventory management, order processing, and shipping.
• Set performance expectations and operating standards for warehouse teams and service providers, monitor performance, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counting, audits, and reconciliation, and develop procedures to minimize loss, damage, and obsolescence.
• Partner with Planning and Operations teams to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Promote safety and accountability; ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, environmental requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct safety reviews, risk assessments, and corrective action programs.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain warehouse personnel; set performance objectives, provide feedback, and build succession plans.
• Manage warehouse service-provider relationships and performance, including KPIs, service-level agreements, scorecards, business reviews, and improvement initiatives.
• Identify and implement improvements to service, productivity, quality, and cost using Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead warehouse optimization projects, process redesigns, and technology implementations.
• Manage warehouse operating budgets; monitor labor productivity, storage costs, and expenses; and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop business cases for operational investments and improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Transportation Operations to support inbound and outbound execution.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Customer Service, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Support strategic network optimization and distribution initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care coverage.
• 401(k) savings plan with company matching, starting on the date of hire.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Perks and discounts.
• Parental and caregiver leave programs.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible spending.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Basic life insurance.
• Business travel insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Full-service cafeteria and workout facility at the headquarters location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager