Logistics Manager
Chase Office SuppliesLogistics Manager Chase Office Furniture (Chase Office Supplies LTD) Brooklyn Navy Yard, Building 88, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Full-Time | On Site | Core hours 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, flexible Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year ABOUT CHASE OFFICE FURNITURE Chase Office Furniture (Chase Office Supplies LTD) is a contract office furniture dealer with more than 50 years of service in New York City. Operating from the Brooklyn Navy Yard, we serve institutional clients including the NYC Department of Education, the School Construction Authority, government agencies, and nonprofits across the five boroughs. Our team of 25 professionals manages the full project lifecycle, from product sourcing and procurement through warehousing, delivery, and installation. POSITION SUMMARY The Logistics Manager owns transportation and the movement of product into, between, and out of company locations. That covers routing, deliveries, freight, carrier relationships, fleet utilization, inter-location inventory transfers, supply chain coordination, installation scheduling, and work order reconciliation. The role is measured on three things: delivering every load correctly, keeping stock where demand is, and getting the most out of every truck and every route. This function works alongside warehouse floor operations but is separate from it. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Team Leadership Direct the Warehouse & Logistics Administrator on logistics work under a shared reporting arrangement. Set daily priorities for logistics support and hold the Administrator accountable to them. Train the Administrator on purchase order status management and ongoing logistics processes. Fleet Utilization and Cost Maximize productive use of the fleet: stops per truck, capacity used per run, and miles driven against deliveries completed. Reduce empty and partial runs by consolidating deliveries wherever the schedule allows. Track and manage cost per delivery, including fuel, tolls, and overtime. Coordinate vehicle maintenance scheduling so trucks are available when routes require them. Recommend fleet size and configuration changes based on demonstrated utilization data. Routing and Delivery Build and optimize delivery routes. Serve as system owner for Route4Me, including configuration and daily operation. Track vehicle location and delivery status throughout the day. Schedule delivery and installation appointments and confirm them with customers in advance. Freight and Carrier Management Manage inbound and outbound freight scheduling. Own carrier relationships: negotiate rates within approved parameters, monitor service performance, and hold carriers to committed transit times. Maintain the approved carrier list and send each shipment with the right carrier for its lane, mode, and service level. Resolve freight exceptions, damages, and shortages with carriers and vendors, including claims through to settlement. Audit freight invoices against quoted rates and dispute discrepancies. Inter-Location Movement and Supply Chain Coordination Plan and execute inventory transfers between company locations, including stock rebalancing to meet demand where it sits. Maintain visibility of inventory in transit and confirm receipt at the destination so inventory stays accurate across every location. Own the transfer record and reconcile it against system inventory. Track purchase order status from issuance through receipt and keep Sales informed of committed dates. Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on lead times, production schedules, and delivery windows. Manage direct ship and drop ship orders that bypass the warehouse, including confirmation of delivery to the customer. Escalate any supply disruption that puts a committed customer delivery date at risk. Work Order Reconciliation Reconcile each work order against what was delivered and installed. Identify and document the cause of returns and reroutes. Deliver a weekly exception report covering returns, reroutes, and failed deliveries. An…