Manager, Logistics

DENSO • Long Beach, CA

5d • $142,000 - $178,000

About The Position

The Manager, Logistics leads daily logistics operations to support customer delivery requirements and operational continuity. The role coordinates inbound and outbound transportation, manages logistics budgets and freight spending, monitors performance metrics, and ensures compliance with shipping regulations and company policies. It also supports inventory movement and logistics planning across teams, partners with internal departments and external logistics providers, and develops logistics team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field.
• 8 or more years of related experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, or related operations.
• Knowledge of logistics operations, transportation management, and supply chain processes.
• Understanding of freight operations, logistics cost management, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Proficiency with logistics systems, operational reporting, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily logistics operations to support customer delivery requirements and operational continuity.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities to achieve service, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Develop and monitor logistics budgets, freight spending, and operational cost controls.
• Analyze logistics KPIs and operational performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with freight forwarders, 3PL providers, suppliers, and logistics partners.
• Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations, transportation requirements, and company policies.
• Support inventory movement coordination and logistics planning across functional teams.
• Partner with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse Operations, and Inventory Control to support business objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop logistics team members to support organizational effectiveness and succession planning.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective actions to improve logistics performance and efficiency.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Vacation/PTO and 13 paid holidays.
• Bonus program.
• FSA/HSA and dependent care programs.
• Company-provided life, disability, ADD, and business travel insurance.
• No-cost wellness and chronic condition management programs.
• Optional insurance programs, such as legal, identity theft, and critical illness coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career development and ongoing training.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee spotlight and recognition program.
• Volunteer opportunities.
• Onsite fitness center (varies by location).
• Cafeteria and food markets (varies by location).
• Onsite health clinic and pharmacy (varies by location).

What This Job Offers

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