Logistics Project Manager

DAVACO • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Logistics Project Manager oversees and coordinates complex logistics projects from inception through completion. The role focuses on optimizing supply chain processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring goods are delivered on time while meeting quality and cost objectives. The position serves as a liaison among the office, customers, and external vendors, and requires professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively. Experience in logistics, warehouse consolidation, and transportation is required.

The role leads logistics coordinators and works with internal and external stakeholders, vendors, and suppliers to plan and execute projects. It also involves resource allocation, quality assurance, risk mitigation, process improvement, and building effective internal and external relationships.

Requirements

• Experience in logistics, warehouse consolidation, and transportation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional projects or assignments, including identifying objectives, resources, and approaches.
• Analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-resolution, presentation, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate in a multicultural environment with employees and management at all levels.
• Ability to use coaching, counseling, and the disciplinary action process to improve performance or terminate employment.
• Extensive working knowledge of domestic transportation, including truck and air.
• Knowledge of international import/export and customs regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven experience managing logistics projects; the posting specifies 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with corporate governance and organizational behavior models.
• Strong knowledge and experience implementing a transportation management system.
• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Lean/Six Sigma certificate.
• CPIM, CPSM, PMP, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans covering objectives, timelines, resources, and strategic approaches that align logistics goals with company strategy.
• Lead logistics coordinators and foster a collaborative, results-driven work environment.
• Assign tasks, set expectations, and provide guidance to support teamwork and project success.
• Implement quality assurance processes for handling, storing, and transporting goods in accordance with industry standards and client specifications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to allocate manpower, equipment, and budget for project execution.
• Issue written and oral instructions and standardize procedures to improve subordinate efficiency.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to review and negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, verify and invoice vendors, and address project issues.
• Identify logistics risks and challenges and develop strategies to minimize disruptions.
• Build relationships and networks across the organization and with external stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed