Quartz - Manager Logistics

Mohawk Industries•Dickson, TN

About The Position

The Manager Logistics is responsible for ensuring the plant has the raw materials needed to support continuous production and prevent downtime caused by material shortages. The role oversees material planning, inventory accuracy, transportation scheduling, and coordination with vendors and warehouse locations. Working closely with production teams, the manager anticipates material needs, maintains appropriate inventory levels, ensures timely delivery, and identifies ways to improve efficiency and reduce logistics costs. The position may work in classrooms, offices, and high-traffic production floors. Occasional travel is required, and the role must be available outside normal working hours to address urgent material needs, delivery issues, or emergencies that could affect plant operations.

Requirements

2–4 years of job-specific experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
Strong knowledge of logistics and business principles, industry practices, and standards.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
High integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products.
Availability outside normal working hours to address urgent material needs, delivery issues, or emergencies that could impact plant operations.
Occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

Ensure materials are available to support production schedules and prevent downtime due to shortages.
Monitor inventory, calculate upcoming material requirements, and proactively address potential shortages or supply concerns.
Schedule and coordinate bulk deliveries, LTL shipments, ISO tanks, resin trucks, and other transportation needs.
Monitor bagged material safety stock and schedule replenishment to maintain appropriate inventory.
Communicate with vendors and carriers about material availability, delivery schedules, and potential delays.
Develop and communicate weekly delivery schedules and coordinate material transfers between plant and warehouse locations.
Maintain accurate inventory records through receiving documentation, inventory counts, spreadsheets, and SAP transactions.
Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with Quality to ensure inspection lots are cleared in SAP.
Monitor materials stored at the port and coordinate releases, transportation, and deliveries as needed.
Schedule pallet inventory, material handling equipment, truck maintenance, rentals, and super sack disposal.
Work with production, purchasing, quality, and warehouse personnel to communicate material needs, improve logistics efficiency, and identify opportunities to reduce demurrage, storage, and transportation costs.