Manager of Logistics and Planning

The Manager of Logistics and Planning provides hands-on leadership for the facility's logistics, receiving, shipping, inventory control, and production planning functions. This position ensures the efficient movement of materials and finished goods throughout the manufacturing operation while achieving objectives related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Manager leads and develops the Shipping, Receiving, and Production Planning teams and works cross-functionally with Production, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, Finance, and other business partners to align material availability, production capacity, inventory levels, and customer demand. This role leverages data, business systems, and Lean methodologies to strengthen operational processes, improve service levels, and support overall plant performance. Responsibilities This is a hands-on role. The Manager will run MRP, build production schedules, step into shipping and receiving as needed, and become proficient in performing direct reports' duties. Provide leadership and direction for the facility's Shipping, Receiving, and Production Planning functions, ensuring alignment with plant and organizational goals. Lead, develop, and engage team members while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee inbound and outbound logistics to ensure efficient material flow and accurate, on-time customer shipments properly accounted. Direct production planning and scheduling to effectively balance customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and inventory objectives. Partner with Purchasing, Production, Quality, Sales, and other functions to proactively address material shortages, capacity constraints, customer needs, and operational challenges. Drive inventory accuracy and optimization, including appropriate stocking strategies and Plan for Every Part (PFEP) management. Manage transportation and freight activities with a focus on service, cost, compliance, and customer requirements. Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to safety, customer service, schedule attainment, inventory, freight, and overall operational performance. Utilize Oracle and operational data to identify trends, improve decision-making, and drive process improvements. Develop team capabilities through coaching, cross-training, and performance management. Perform additional duties and lead special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in production planning, logistics, or supply chain, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role. Demonstrated experience leading teams within a manufacturing or distribution environment. Experience with production planning, material requirements planning, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and/or logistics operations. Experience utilizing ERP/MRP systems required; Oracle experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience leading or supporting Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Experience establishing, monitoring, and improving operational KPIs. Experience with Lean tools such as PFEP, Kaizen, Visual Management, and Value Stream Mapping preferred. Prior experience in a Business Systems Analyst or similar role supporting manufacturing or supply chain operations may be considered relevant when combined with demonstrated operational leadership experience. Required Skills/Abilities Strong leadership, coaching, employee development, and performance-management skills. Strong understanding of logistics, production planning, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and manufacturing operations. Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, material planning, and inventory-control…

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