Logistics & Procurement Manager

HC Forklift America Corp•Rock Hill, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics & Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing logistics, procurement, and operational activities to ensure efficient product movement, strategic sourcing, and organizational alignment. This role supports the Company’s operational objectives by driving cost efficiency, maintaining supply continuity, managing supplier performance, and collaborating across departments. The position requires close coordination with warehouse, spare parts, engineering, and customer service leadership, fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented environment across the supply chain. Additionally, the role includes overseeing mechanical projects, production line modifications, and ensuring compliance with environmental and product processing standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field (preferred).
7+ years of experience in procurement, operations, engineering, or supply chain management.
Proven experience managing large-scale procurement budgets, mechanical projects, and cross-functional teams.
Advanced knowledge of procurement, logistics, supply chain, and ERP systems.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, cost-reduction, and project management skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration abilities with the engineering team.
Ability to manage multiple high-impact projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice To Haves

Background in manufacturing, heavy equipment, industrial construction, automotive, or related industries is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Logistics Management Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely delivery and accurate logistics documentation.
Manage relationships with transportation providers, warehouses, and third-party logistics partners.
Monitor shipping schedules, track orders, and resolve delivery issues proactively.
Align logistics activities with warehouse, sales, service, and operational priorities.
Optimize transportation plans and reduce freight costs while maintaining service quality.
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Lead local procurement operations with end-to-end responsibility for sourcing raw materials, components, consumables, spare parts, tooling, equipment, professional services, logistics services, and construction-related procurements.
Achieve cost savings through strong negotiation strategies, delivering annual savings and exceeding KPI targets.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with domestic and international suppliers, ensuring continuity of supply and performance excellence.
Conduct supplier performance evaluations, identify alternative sources, and support risk-mitigation strategies.
Forecast price and market trends to develop purchasing strategies that maintain supply chain safety.
Conduct purchasing workflows, including purchase requisitions (PR), purchase orders (PO), invoice treatment, and approvals.
Collaborate with the engineering team to align procurement with mechanical projects, production line modifications, and technical requirements.
Manufacturing Operations & Product Development Support Apply strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production requirements, and operational efficiency.
Support product development across multiple OEM programs, including management of components from prototype through end-of-life.
Collaborate with the engineering team on SQE processes, defect resolution, and engineering change management.
Ensure mechanical projects and production line modifications comply with environmental guidelines and latest product processing standards.
Develop and track continuous improvement plans and failure-prevention solutions to enhance manufacturing performance.
Operational Process Improvement & Collaboration Serve as a primary liaison with the engineering team to ensure strong communication and collaboration on projects, procurement, and production line modifications.
Lead process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, global standardization, and workflow optimization.
Track project and contractor performance, ensuring timely completion and quality standards.
Coordinate with requisitioners, suppliers, and finance teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, support cash forecasting, and improve procure-to-pay processes.
Handle emergencies and other duties as assigned to ensure operational continuity.
Engineering & Technical Expertise Collaborate with and review engineering designs for compliance with U.S. building and industry standards (IBC, NFPA, OSHA) and product processing requirements.
Conduct site supervision for construction progress, equipment installation, and quality control.
Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, project schedules, specifications, and technical evaluations by studying customer requirements.
Perform cost and risk analyses with the engineering team to balance expenses, time, and quality, and finalize project deals with optimal solutions.
Maintain project documentation, permits, warranties, and inspection records.
Provide technical input for corrective actions, trend analysis, and punch-list closure.
Evaluate subordinates’ KPI performance and provide training on departmental documents, procedures, and position-specific skills.
Construction & Facility Project Management Lead procurement and contract execution for facility improvements, warehouse expansions, operational infrastructure projects, and production support systems.
Manage sourcing for construction services, racking systems, offices and workspaces, mechanical systems (HVAC, fire suppression, water/wastewater, stormwater, electrical), material-handling equipment, production support equipment, and installation services.
Support full project lifecycle activities including planning, design coordination, construction oversight, equipment installation, and final acceptance.
Ensure all projects comply with corporate safety requirements, environmental regulations, local building codes, and relevant national standards.