Logistics Manager

Position Title:Logistics

Manager

Location:Phoenix, AZ

Classification:Full-Time,

Direct-Hire

Work Schedules:Monday

through Friday, 100% on-site

Summary

A growing Japan-headquartered manufacturer of food

products is looking for a Logistics Manager for its expanding Phoenix

operations. Reporting directly to the President, the Logistics Manager oversees

the flow of raw materials and finished goods to support production and customer

demand. They will manage transportation and work closely with production

planning to keep supply chain operations efficient. This high-visibility role

suits a hands-on logistics leader who wants to grow with the company, including

through its upcoming ERP system upgrade. The company offers a competitive

benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance,

employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid

vacation and sick leave, and travel expense reimbursement or a vehicle

allowance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited

to

• Manage inbound and

outbound logistics, transportation providers, and freight costs

• Partner with

Purchasing on receiving, inventory management, and supplier deliveries

• Maintain FIFO

practices and inventory accuracy for raw materials and finished goods

• Coordinate with

Production Planning to keep materials available and production on schedule

• Support Customer

Service with shipment scheduling and customer delivery requirements

• Monitor customer

orders, shipping accuracy, and shipping documentation

• Coordinate

warehouse traffic flow, dock schedules, and carrier pickups and deliveries

• Track logistics

KPIs and lead cost-saving and process improvement initiatives

• Ensure compliance

with food safety, quality, and transportation requirements

• Support the

transition to a new ERP system

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of

experience in logistics, supply chain, production planning, or warehouse

management

• Experience

managing freight carriers, transportation costs, and carrier relationships

• Working knowledge

of inventory control, receiving, shipping, and FIFO requirements

• Proficiency with

ERP systems and Microsoft Excel

• Strong analytical,

organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work

fully on-site in Phoenix, AZ

Preferred

• Experience in food

manufacturing supply chain operations

• Experience with

BatchMaster and/or Aptean ERP, or with an ERP implementation

• Familiarity with

food safety and quality standards (FSMA, HACCP, SQF or similar)