Senior Manager, Logistics

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Logistics oversees all aspects of warehouse and logistics operations, including inbound receiving, outbound shipping, inventory management, and production line support for the Springboro plant, Sharonville warehouse and third‑party warehouses. This role leads a team and manages third‑party providers to ensure customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The position is accountable for driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing ERP and WMS, and maintaining accurate inventory across multiple locations in alignment with ABS policies and global supply chain requirements.

• Provide operational expertise in inbound receiving, outbound order fulfillment and shipping, and warehousing and inventory control.
• Define actionable metrics/KPIs, data, and insights to meet and improve service performance.
• Leverage technical knowledge and industry trends to provide ongoing process improvement and develop continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers, resolving issues tactfully under pressure. Use Plex ERP and third‑party WMS systems to manage ABS materials and inventory.
• Oversee receipt of raw materials and customer returns, ensuring proper documentation and handling. Schedule and prioritize deliveries, resolving issues promptly.
• Ensure accurate receipt, inspection, labeling, and ERP entry of materials; coordinate quality releases and manage damaged goods. Ensure proper storage and accurate inventory recording across all locations.
• Maintain compliance with ABS inventory policies, directives, and FIFO program.
• Perform cycle counts to meet ABS KPIs.
• Support development and maintenance of master data for order acknowledgement, production order creation, parts ordering, and shipping.
• Coordinate shipments between plants, warehouses and customer locations globally. Ensure accuracy and compliance with shipping documents, including packing lists and BOL. Communicate and enforce HAZMAT rules and regulations.
• Collaborate with appropriate departments to plan work‑center capacity based on order profile and to schedule/release customer orders into the appropriate work center.
• Ensure timely material replenishment and inventory movements between warehouse and production lines.
• Manage and refine the e‑kanban system for production line replenishment. Lead and develop warehouse staff, including hiring, training, and performance management. Ensure team compliance with the company’s change‑management policies.
• Drive continuous improvement of methods, standards, and tools for operations process.
• Create, maintain, and modify workflows and configurations.
• Support organizational change management in all business‑process‑related projects.
• Maintain an active awareness of the company’s business environment, culture and structure.
• Understand and manage service risks.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations and all company policies, processes and procedures.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in logistics in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of ten years of experience with ERP systems.
• Strong logistics background with materials management experience preferred.
• Strong technical, communication, customer service and computer skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety, environmental and facility regulations.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Decision Making & Analysis:
  Makes sound decisions based upon data‑driven analysis, expertise, experience and judgment; identifies connections and root causes of problems.
• Continual Improvement:
  Consistently oriented toward producing high‑quality results and sustainability; constantly seeks incremental improvements in work processes.
• Takes Initiative:
  Exhibits strong drive for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues…