Logistics Manager

Position Overview

The Logistics Manager is responsible for planning, managing, and optimizing all logistics activities within the manufacturing plant. This role ensures efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, strong service levels, and full integration with SAP systems. The position works cross-functionally with production, procurement, warehousing, and distribution teams, including support from 3PL warehouse partners.

Key Responsibilities

Inbound & Materials Management

• Manage inbound logistics including raw materials, packaging, and bulk materials.
• Ensure material availability aligned with production planning.
• Optimize receiving, storage, and internal material flows.
• Monitor logistics KPIs.
• Ensure health, safety, and compliance standards.

Warehouse & Internal Logistics

• Oversee warehouse operations for raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
• Define and optimize warehouse layout, picking strategies, and replenishment logic.
• Lead inventory accuracy efforts, including cycle counting and stock optimization.

Outbound & Distribution

• Manage finished goods logistics and shipping operations.
• Coordinate transport planning, carriers, and freight cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with export, customs, and transportation regulations.
• Monitor OTIF performance, lead times, and customer service levels.
• Manage external logistics providers including 3PLs and transporters.

SAP & Digital Processes

• Serve as key user/process owner for SAP logistics modules (SAP WM/MM).
• Support integration with SD and PP modules.
• Lead process standardization and system improvement initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy, master data governance, and reporting reliability.

Continuous Improvement

• Improve productivity, space utilization, and cost efficiency.
• Define, track, and report on logistics KPIs.
• Drive continuous improvement projects across the logistics function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in plant or manufacturing logistics.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP WM/MM modules.
• Solid understanding of logistics and material flows.
• Background in inventory management and warehouse operations.

Preferred Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Process-oriented and structured work approach.
• Leadership and people management capability.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge (preferred).
• Experience with automation, scanners, or WMS integrations (preferred).

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• A collaborative, innovative, and growth-focused work environment.