Logistics Project Manager

JOB TITLE:

                 Logistics Project Manager

REPORTS TO:

           VP of Supply Chain, Logistics Director, or Logistics
 Manager
  
 DEPARTMENT:        Supply Chain

LOCATION:

               Corporate Office

 PAY RANGE:           $100,000

USD – $150,000 USD annually (will be based on
 experience, skills, and qualifications)

 PAY/WAGE TYPE:     Salaried | Exempt

WORK HOURS:

        Full-time

 JOB SUMMARY  

 The Logistics Project Manager will lead strategic and
 tactical logistics initiatives across Plaskolite’s North American supply chain
 network. This role is responsible for managing projects that improve freight
 cost, service performance, carrier execution, logistics technology, process
 standardization, and overall network efficiency.

 The ideal candidate is a hands-on project leader with
 strong logistics knowledge, analytical capability, and the ability to
 work with external logistics partners, as well
 as cross-functionally with manufacturing, customer service, and IT. This role
 will help drive continuous improvement across inbound, outbound, intercompany,
 and customer-facing transportation processes.

 ESSENTIAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Logistics Project Leadership

* Lead logistics projects from concept through implementation, including scope
    definition, timelines, milestones, risks, deliverables, and post-project
    performance tracking.

* Track project status, identify risks, escalate issues, and communicate
    progress to senior supply chain leadership.

* Collaborate with incumbent 3PL partners to affect continuous improvement and
    deliver efficiency gains.

* Develop business cases for logistics improvement opportunities, including
    cost savings, service improvements, productivity gains, and working capital
    impacts.  

 Transportation Optimization

* Support initiatives to improve North American freight performance across
    truckload, LTL, parcel, dedicated fleet, intercompany transfers, inbound
    freight, and customer deliveries.

* Analyze freight spend, carrier performance, lane activity, shipment profiles,
    accessorial charges, routing compliance, and service levels.

* Identify opportunities for carrier consolidation, mode optimization,
    backhaul utilization, shipment consolidation, routing guide improvement, and
    freight cost reduction.  

 Process Improvement and Standardization

* Develop and implement standardized logistics processes, SOPs, tools,
    scorecards, and reporting across Plaskolite’s North American operations.

* Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement efforts related to
    shipment planning, tendering, tracking, delivery execution, claims, freight
    audit, and issue resolution.

* Support improved logistics visibility and communication between plants,
    distribution centers, carriers, customer service, and customers.  

 Systems, Data, and Reporting

* Support implementation, enhancement, and adoption of logistics-related
    systems, including TMS, ERP, freight audit, carrier portals, reporting tools,
    and logistics dashboards.

* Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define requirements, test system
    changes, document processes, and train users.

* Create and maintain logistics performance reporting, including cost, service,
    carrier performance, on-time delivery, shipment volume, claims, and project
    savings.  

 Change Management and Communication

* Serve as a change agent for logistics transformation initiatives.

* Communicate project objectives, timelines, responsibilities, and expected
    outcomes clearly to stakeholders at all levels.

* Develop training materials, implementation plans, and documentation to ensure
    sustainable adoption of new processes or systems.

* * Build strong relationships with site leadership and functional teams to
      support successful execution.

 QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or business
    administration

* 3-7 years’ experience in related field

* Experience in manufacturing, building products, plastics, chemicals,
    packaging, or industrial distribution.

* Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft…