What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager position at JW Industrial Partners?
Our business partner is a division of a large global manufacturing organization with over 100 years in the business. This company is financially sound and growing year over year. Currently, we are searching for a Logistics Manager to join their warehouse/shipping/kitting location near Sandusky, OH. This location employs over 300 individuals and has a strong focus on automotive components.
*This is not a remote position, person must be onsite in north central Ohio*
Job Summary:
Oversee logistics operations, ensuring cost-effective and compliant material movement in alignment with FTC and US Customs regulations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage freight contracts, carrier performance, cost control, and compliance (C-TPAT, ISF, TSA, etc.).
- Optimize freight routings and supplier matrices.
- Control premium air freight costs and resolve logistics claims.
- Communicate and mitigate logistics risks through contingency planning.
- Develop and execute strategic logistics plans, including cost-saving and sustainability initiatives.
Core Competencies:
- Logistics management, regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and strategic planning.
- Financial analysis, supplier relations, and problem-solving.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5 years in logistics, including compliance expertise.
- Experience with import/export as well as inbound/outbound
- Experience with both tactical and strategic projects
- Knowledge of US Customs and Free Trade Agreements.
- Strategic planning and operational execution experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency; Budget Management
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000