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Manufacturing Logistics Manager
The Transportation and Logistics Manager will oversee and manage the transportation and logistics operations for internal transfers and purchase materials to support manufacturing. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient and timely movement of goods, materials, and resources throughout the supply chain, from procurement to production and delivery.
What Will You Do
What Do You Need?
Preferred Qualifications:
Who We Are
At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
Our Core Values
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
Manufacturing Logistics Manager
The Transportation and Logistics Manager will oversee and manage the transportation and logistics operations for internal transfers and purchase materials to support manufacturing. This role is essential in ensuring the efficient and timely movement of goods, materials, and resources throughout the supply chain, from procurement to production and delivery.
What Will You Do
- Develop and implement transportation and logistics strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize supply chain efficiency and minimize costs.
- Plan and coordinate transportation operations, including carrier selection, routing, scheduling, and freight negotiation.
- Manage logistics operations, including warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment.
- Monitor and track shipments, orders, and inventory levels using transportation and logistics management systems.
- Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and carriers to ensure on-time delivery of materials and components.
- Implement inventory management techniques, such as ABC analysis, cycle counting, and just-in-time (JIT) inventory control.
- Lead and supervise transportation and logistics teams, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure performance and productivity.
- Conduct performance analysis and KPI tracking for transportation and logistics operations, measuring key metrics such as on-time delivery, fill rate, inventory turnover, and transportation costs.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and industry regulations governing transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, manufacturing, sales, and customer service, to align transportation and logistics activities with business goals and production schedules.
- Evaluate and select transportation service providers, carriers, and third-party logistics (3PL) partners, negotiating contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).
What Do You Need?
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Transportation and Logistics Manager or in a similar role within manufacturing operations.
- Strong knowledge of transportation and logistics management principles, practices, and tools.
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in transportation and logistics management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Professional certification in logistics or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CSCMP).
Who We Are
At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.
Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page:
Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
