Project Control & Logistics Manager

LS Cable & System U S A Inc•Peachtree Corners, GA

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Control & Logistics Manager will provide managerial oversight of project logistics and customs clearance, warehouse operations, delivery performance, logistics costs, and construction administration for Busway installation and related electrical construction projects. The position will manage the end-to-end movement of materials from manufacturing facilities in Korea and Mexico under FOB terms through final delivery to customers and project sites. Third party logistics providers will perform many day-to-day transportation activities; this role will supervise their performance, maintain overall visibility, resolve escalated issues, and ensure alignment among factories, warehouses, project teams, customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This is a manager-level oversight position. The Project Control & Logistics Manager will direct and consolidate the work of internal logistics staff and third-party service providers, maintain management-level reporting, and remain accountable for schedule, cost, documentation, compliance, and operational readiness. The role requires regular visits to the Texas warehouse and active construction sites and may include negotiating additional warehouse space or related service agreements as business needs change.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Seven or more years of relevant experience in project logistics, international transportation, warehouse operations, supply chain management, or construction administration is preferred, including demonstrated supervisory or managerial responsibility.
Strong working knowledge of international and domestic logistics, including FOB shipments, air and ocean freight, third-party logistics management, warehousing, inbound and outbound operations, and shipping documentation.
Experience managing warehouse inventory and WMS processes and the ability to evaluate warehouse capacity, controls, and service performance.
Experience with project budgets, vendor invoices and payments, logistics cost analysis, forecasting, and management reporting.
Knowledge of construction project administration, insurance documentation, Davis-Bacon Act requirements, certified payroll or timekeeping records, and contractor compliance processes is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead staff and service providers, manage multiple projects and priorities, and take ownership of schedule, cost, documentation, and operational results.
Strong analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, documentation, and executive communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and practical experience with WMS, ERP, or similar business systems.
Fluent English communication skills, both verbal and written, are required; Korean or Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.
Willingness to travel frequently to warehouses and active construction sites and to work outside normal business hours when critical shipments or project conditions require support.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Korean or Spanish language skills are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee project logistics activities covering air and ocean freight, inland transportation, warehousing, and final delivery to customers and project sites.
Manage logistics from manufacturing facilities in Korea and Mexico under FOB terms, including shipment planning, milestone tracking, document control, exception management, and supervision of third-party logistics providers.
Align production schedules, shipping plans, warehouse readiness, and customer requirements to maintain committed project delivery dates; identify schedule risks early and drive recovery plans when required.
Oversee Texas warehouse operations, including inventory accuracy, inbound receiving, storage, outbound processing, shipping documentation, and Warehouse Management System (WMS) administration.
Supervise internal logistics personnel and third-party warehouse and transportation providers; establish priorities, review performance, resolve escalated issues, and verify completion of required operational tasks.
Coordinate outbound schedules directly with customers, contractors, project teams, and warehouse personnel, and ensure that packing lists, delivery documents, bills of lading, and related records are complete and accurate.
Conduct regular warehouse visits and operational reviews; evaluate capacity, layout, safety, inventory controls, staffing, and service levels, and arrange or negotiate additional warehouse space and services when needed.
Develop and manage project logistics budgets, review vendor invoices, support payment processing, monitor commitments and actual costs, and investigate cost variances.
Analyze freight, warehouse, handling, and expedited-shipping costs; prepare periodic forecasts, performance metrics, and management reports with recommendations for cost and process improvement.
Manage logistics vendors and commercial performance, including quotation review, service scope confirmation, issue escalation, payment coordination, and support for contract or rate negotiations.
Maintain end-to-end logistics visibility and provide concise internal reports on production status, shipment milestones, inventory, delivery risks, budget status, vendor performance, and required management actions.
Oversee project construction administration activities and verify that assigned staff properly maintain required records and processes, including insurance documentation, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, certified payroll or attendance records, workforce documentation, and other project administrative requirements.
Coordinate with Field Service, Project Management, Finance, Procurement, factories, customers, contractors, and headquarters to resolve cross-functional logistics and project administration issues.
Establish and improve standard operating procedures, internal controls, reporting formats, and escalation processes for logistics, warehousing, and project administration.
Travel regularly to the Texas warehouse and project sites and accept extended assignments when operational or project conditions require on-site management.