Senior Logistics Manager

Ascentec Engineering LLC•Tualatin, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Senior Logistics Manager who will be responsible for leading and continuously improving warehouse, material handling, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and distribution operations across assigned Ascentec Engineering locations. This role ensures the safe, accurate, efficient, and timely movement of materials and finished goods to support production requirements and meet customer commitments. The Senior Logistics Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to logistics and material handling teams, with accountability for inventory accuracy, shipping execution, standardized processes, safety, cost control, and operational discipline. This position works closely with production, planning, purchasing, quality, engineering, customers, carriers, and cross-site teams to proactively address constraints, improve operational performance, and support continued business growth. This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin, Oregon location. It is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in logistics, warehouse, material handling, shipping, or supply chain operations
Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience supervising teams, including supervisors and hourly employees
Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, material flow, receiving, shipping, and distribution processes
Experience with ERP/WMS systems and shipping platforms; Epicor Kinetic experience is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and material accuracy improvements
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Experience managing parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier performance, and freight negotiations
Experience in precision manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, or contract manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, warehouse safety practices, and 5S
APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP, Lean / Six Sigma certification, or equivalent continuous improvement training
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification; valid driver's license as required by site responsibilities

Responsibilities

Direct daily receiving, storage, put-away, material movement, picking, packing, shipping, and distribution activities
Ensure warehouse and shipping workflows are safe, efficient, accurate, and aligned with production and customer priorities
Manage material flow, kitting, staging, and internal movements to support manufacturing operations
Oversee shipping execution, including parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier coordination, labeling, packaging, and shipment documentation
Manage carrier selection, freight negotiations, transportation performance, and opportunities to reduce logistics cost
Ensure warehouse tools, equipment, racks, and facilities are properly maintained and support safe, efficient operations
Own inventory accuracy and material transaction discipline across warehouse and material handling processes
Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, and corrective actions
Ensure accurate receiving, put-away, kitting, stock movement, picking, and shipment transactions within Epicor Kinetic
Identify and resolve system, process, or training issues that create inventory discrepancies or material availability risk
Maintain documented controls and standard work to support traceability, consistency, and audit readiness
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly team members through clear expectations, training, feedback, and accountability
Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning
Plan labor and resources to meet workload, service, cost, and productivity requirements
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies while reinforcing 5S and safe material handling practices
Promote a professional, customer-focused culture built on integrity, teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement
Partner with production, planning, purchasing, engineering, and quality to align material availability and logistics execution with operational needs
Coordinate with carriers, shipping agents, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve inbound and outbound shipment issues
Communicate inventory risks, shipment delays, staffing constraints, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Support cross-site coordination between Ascentec locations and partners to close logistics gaps and standardize effective practices
Participate in planning and capacity discussions to support changing customer demand, new work, and business growth
Establish, monitor, and report KPIs for inventory accuracy, on-time shipment performance, order fulfillment, productivity, freight cost, and safety
Analyze operational data and recurring issues to prioritize corrective actions and process improvements
Drive Lean, 5S, and process optimization initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase accuracy
Standardize logistics and warehouse processes, documentation, training expectations, and operating controls
Evaluate equipment, technology, warehouse systems, and layout improvements that increase safety, capacity, and efficiency