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Confidential · 1 week ago

Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager

Shorewood, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

3+ years exp

Confidential company is seeking a high-ownership, entrepreneurial Warehouse Operations & Logistics Manager to oversee day-to-day warehouse and logistics operations. The role requires hands-on leadership, accountability for performance across core KPIs, and a focus on continuous improvement and strategic cost control.

Marketing & Advertising

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and hold warehouse associates accountable to clear standards

Run daily huddles to align on priorities, volume, and performance targets

Build a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement

Ensure labor compliance (breaks, lunches, scheduling)

Identify skill gaps and implement training programs that reduce dependency on constant supervision

Oversee all warehouse functions: receiving, put-away, inventory control, picking, packing, and shipping

Ensure accurate, on-time order fulfillment

Perform and manage cycle counts; maintain high WMS accuracy

Conduct regular quality audits on inbound and outbound orders

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe facility aligned with SOPs

Own inbound and outbound transportation strategy, including domestic and ocean freight

Manage carrier relationships across parcel, LTL, FTL, and ocean transportation

Understand and manage all transportation-related costs and accessorials, including: Fuel surcharges, Detention, demurrage, and port fees, Accessorial charges and pass-through costs

Create and maintain auditing processes to ensure freight invoices match contracted rates, quotes, and expected costs

Bid out freight, select carriers, and negotiate cost-effective and reliable rates

Create ASNs, loads, and BOLs; ensure compliance with customer routing and documentation requirements

Actively identify transportation cost savings and eliminate billing variances

Partner with purchasing and sales to align inventory flow, inbound timing, and outbound commitments

Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements across warehouse and transportation

Improve SOPs, layouts, workflows, and carrier performance

Track KPIs, analyze trends, and report results transparently

Build repeatable systems that reduce errors, cost leakage, and manual effort

Treat the operation like a business within the business

Qualification

Warehouse leadership experienceInventory controlTransportation managementWMS proficiencyData analysisForklift certificationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

3+ years of warehouse and/or logistics leadership experience

Strong understanding of inventory control, WMS, and fulfillment operations

Solid working knowledge of transportation, including ocean freight and associated fees

Experience managing carriers, freight spend, and invoice auditing

Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

Proficiency with WMS systems (Extensiv preferred) and Microsoft Office

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered

Forklift / reach truck certification preferred or ability to obtain

Benefits

Performance bonus up to 15% of base , tied to: OTIF shipping, Inventory accuracy, Labor efficiency & overtime control, Transportation and freight cost reduction, Invoice accuracy and variance elimination

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Company

Confidential

Silicon Valley, California US, US

51-200 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Roshan Syed

Global Talent Partner

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