Logistics & Warehouse Manager

JOB TITLE

LOGISTICS AND WAREHOUSE MANAGER

BASIC FUNCTION

The Logistics and Warehouse Manager oversees the seamless flow of goods, inventory control, and supply chain operations from origin to final destination. The role combines internal facility management (warehousing, storage, and staff) with external logistics (transportation, carriers, and distribution) and leads end-to-end operations including import/export compliance and vendor relationships.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Planning

• Develop short- and long-term logistics and warehouse strategies aligned with business growth and financial goals.
• Plan and forecast logistics activities and priorities; set manpower requirements based on upcoming workloads.
• Manage shipment schedules and priorities.
• Evaluate cost-control opportunities, including automation, to support business growth.

Warehouse Operations & Inventory Control

• Manage warehouse, shipping, and receiving functions, including daily receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Oversee receipt, identification, and disposition of all inbound materials, including hazmat materials.
• Support execution of inventory levels and min/max parameters to support manufacturing, maximize turns, and prevent raw material expiration.
• Conduct cycle counts, audit stock accuracy, and apply FIFO/FEFO principles.
• Maintain control of plant and customer stock until payout.
• Ensure accuracy of physical inventory and system transactions in ERP/WMS; reconcile discrepancies and finished goods levels with Supply Chain Planning and Finance.
• Optimize storage protocols and manage third-party logistics (3PL) and warehouse partners.

Transportation & Carrier Management

• Coordinate all inbound and outbound transportation (rail, truck), domestic and international, including freight procurement, drayage, carrier selection, and rate negotiation.
• Ensure on-time delivery of domestic and international shipments, with last-mile tracking and shipment-status visibility for key stakeholders.
• Implement standardized distribution practices and protocols for distribution centers, carriers, and partners.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to select, qualify, implement, and manage service providers, shipping lanes, and shipping containers.
• Plan, direct, and report on supplier activities to ensure fulfillment of contract and purchase order requirements.

Trade Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international trade laws, customs, and import/export regulations.
• Prepare and maintain complete, compliant shipping documentation (e.g., cost statements, health certificates, permits).
• Develop SOPs and timelines for each shipping document to enable planning and set drop dates by destination.

Safety & Audits

• Enforce OSHA standards and company safety policies; maintain a clean, secure facility and inspect equipment.
• Manage hazardous materials protocols and oversee safety training for Material Handlers who handle or transport hazardous materials.
• Escort customer, QA, financial, and safety auditors during Materials Management audits.

Budget, Performance & Reporting

• Own the department budget; monitor labor, storage, freight, and shipping costs; negotiate vendor rates to minimize overhead.
• Track and publish logistics and distribution KPIs, such as On-Time Delivery (OTD) and Primary Tender Acceptance (PTA).
• Prepare reports for senior management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing material usage data.

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, schedule, mentor, and supervise warehouse personnel, logistics coordinators, and operational staff.
• Assign work based on priorities and enforce all company policies.
• Facilitate local matrix meetings across Warehouse Operations and Operations Support to share best practices, compare KPIs, and align on core projects and priorities.

Continuous Improvement

• Resolve day-to-day operational challenges and drive long-term solutions.
• Identify inefficiencies, recommend and implement changes, and ensure corrective actions for logistics deviations or unfavorable performance.
• Establish an operational baseline to support continuous learning and development.

CORE VALUES

Must exhibit and demonstrate our 4 Core Values

• Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment
• Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration
• Connected: Build Strong Partnerships
• Driven for Excellence: Commit to Continuous Improvement

COMPETENCIES

• Job Knowledge - Understands facets of job, aware of duties and responsibilities, keep job knowledge current
• Productivity - Manages workload, works efficiently, meets goals and objectives
• Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services
• Safety - HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive supply chain or logistics experience, including 5+ years in a senior or director-level role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in ERP (SAP), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS),Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Rail Fleet Management systems, EDI/API framework.
• Certifications: CSCP, CLTD, or Six Sigma/Lean credentials are an advantage.
• Hazmat Certification: Current 49 CFR (DOT) and IMDG/IATA certification for shipping hazardous materials.
• Responsible Care: Experience managing operations under the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) Responsible Care framework (e.g., RC14001 or RCMS) is highly preferred.
• Safety & Security: Proven knowledge of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS).
• Rail Fleet Management: Track record of managing private or leased railcars, optimizing fleet sizing, and handling OTM (On-Time Delivery) and demurrage costs.
• Carrier Sourcing: Heavy experience negotiating freight contracts across both bulk liquid/dry bulk tanker trucks and commercial flatbeds/vans.
• Terminal Operations: Oversight of transloading facilities, terminal storage capacity, and multi-modal switching operations.
• Incident Response: Experience establishing and auditing emergency response plans for hazmat spills, derailments, and containment issues.
• Geographic Optimization: Designing bulk transportation networks to optimize transit times and fuel surcharges between plants, distribution hubs, and customers.
• Vendor Performance: Implementing rigorous safety and performance KPIs for 3PLs, rail carriers, and asset-based trucking companies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Master's Degree: An MBA or Master of Science in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Operations Research is highly preferred.
• Industry Certifications:
• APICS/ASCM: Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM).
• Project Management: Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Continuous Improvement: Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Master certification for process optimization.

PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the incumbent to:

• Follow safety requirements (goggles, PPE, etc.) when inside plant environment
• Walk safely in and around industrial areas
• Speak publicly (such as at employee meetings)
• Sit for extended periods of time at a computer and work with computer-based data