Logistics Site Lead

POLYVANTIS is a global, multi-material player with some of the most coveted and iconic brands in the industry – such as PLEXIGLAS®, ACRYLITE® and LEXAN™ Film and Sheet. With 1,500 employees and 15 production sites worldwide, we offer unmatched global capabilities, providing customers with innovative solutions in sheet and film for air and rail, automotive, building and construction, electrical, healthcare and security, and lighting and signage markets.

A career at POLYVANTIS means you will make an impact on the Company’s success each day. We offer excellent pay and benefits, along with comprehensive learning programs to help grow your career. Apply now to join our team and we will become Stronger Together.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a Logistics Site Lead to oversee logistics operations for a highly active manufacturing plant. This role will be responsible for driving efficiency, managing third- and fourth-party logistics providers (3PLs/4PLs), optimizing warehouse and transportation processes, and leveraging SAP S/4HANA and Electronic Warehouse Management Systems (eWMS) to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills with hands-on experience in plant logistics and continuous process improvement.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Own the daily ship plan: prioritize and release orders, run a daily shipping huddle with Production, Customer Service, and the warehouse.
• Work with 3PLs to carrier tendering and appointments for LTL/FTL/parcel; prevent detention and reduce dwell; monitor truck turn time.
• Work with 3PLs managing external warehouse operations, including shipment performance, physical inventory controls (cycle counts etc) and material movements
• TMS/EDI: manage SAP TM, monitor EDI 940/945/856/204/214 status and resolve failures same-day.
• Freight cost control: audit invoices, dispute accessorials, track cost per ton/order/lane, and report saves.
• Master data and labeling: maintain shipping packs, routes, staging areas, loading points; ensure customer label compliance.
• Issue response: act as the first line for ship blocks, EWM queues, HU errors, and EDI failures; escalate to IT only after triage.
• SOPs and training: create standard work, and coach warehouse and 3PL teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or plant operations (manufacturing environment strongly preferred).
• Hands-on expertise with SAP S/4HANA (MM, WM, or EWM modules required).
• Strong understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS/eWMS) and transportation management processes.
• Experience managing 3PL and 4PL providers, including performance monitoring and contract negotiations.
• Proven track record of leading process improvement projects (Lean Six Sigma or similar methodology a plus).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work Monday- Friday during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs.

We are proud to be a diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We are fully committed to a culture of respect and inclusion.