Logistics Manager

Heaven Hill Brands-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Louisville, KY
1,001-5,000 employees
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The Logistics Manager is responsible for executing and improving daily logistics operations across transportation, warehousing, inventory control, receiving, and freight administration. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the efficient, timely, and cost-effective movement and storage of goods throughout the supply chain. The Logistics Manager will work closely with internal teams and third-party providers to support the strategic direction set by the Director of Logistics and align logistics execution with business objectives.

  • Coordinate daily inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer service requirements.
  • Lead and support the execution of transportation RFPs, including data collection, bid analysis, and carrier selection in alignment with strategic sourcing objectives.
  • Manage relationships with freight carriers to ensure performance and cost targets are met.
  • Monitor transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, freight spend, and service failures.
  • Support execution and administration of container, trailer, and railcar lease agreements.
  • Validate freight invoices and coordinate timely payments in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
  • Track freight spend against budget and identify opportunities for cost savings in logistics operations.
  • Oversee day-to-day warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, storage, picking, and shipping.
  • Ensure accurate inventory management through cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and root cause analysis.
  • Manage consignment and obsolete inventory processes and maintain alignment with supplier and distributor agreements.
  • Support implementation of best practices in layout design, safety, and WMS utilization.
  • Supervise receiving processes to ensure inbound shipments are verified for quality, quantity, and compliance.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and system entry of received goods; resolve discrepancies with procurement and suppliers.
  • Leverage ERP, WMS, and analytics tools to identify inefficiencies and support network optimization.
  • Maintain dashboards and reports for key logistics metrics (e.g., OTIF, inventory turns, space utilization).
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in logistics, warehousing, or transportation operations.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., IFS) and logistics software.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage third-party providers and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and freight payment principles.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to coordinate and manage multiple logistics functions simultaneously.
  • Strong judgment and decision-making abilities.
  • Self-starter with the ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines.
  • Assertive attitude capable of driving actions and holding individuals accountable.
  • Excellent mathematical and analytical skills.
  • Experience in analyzing data related to logistics and supply chain operations.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing and six sigma practices.
  • APICS Certification desirable.
  • Paid Vacation
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental & Vision eligibility from day one
  • FSA/HSA
  • 401K match
  • EAP
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
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