Senior Logistics Manager

Description

Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Senior Logistics Manager who will be responsible for leading and continuously improving warehouse, material handling, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and distribution operations across assigned Ascentec Engineering locations. This role ensures the safe, accurate, efficient, and timely movement of materials and finished goods to support production requirements and meet customer commitments.

The Senior Logistics Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to logistics and material handling teams, with accountability for inventory accuracy, shipping execution, standardized processes, safety, cost control, and operational discipline. This position works closely with production, planning, purchasing, quality, engineering, customers, carriers, and cross-site teams to proactively address constraints, improve operational performance, and support continued business growth.

This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin, Oregon location. It is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.

Requirements

1. Logistics and Warehouse Operations

Direct daily receiving, storage, put-away, material movement, picking, packing, shipping, and distribution activities

Ensure warehouse and shipping workflows are safe, efficient, accurate, and aligned with production and customer priorities

Manage material flow, kitting, staging, and internal movements to support manufacturing operations

Oversee shipping execution, including parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier coordination, labeling, packaging, and shipment documentation

Manage carrier selection, freight negotiations, transportation performance, and opportunities to reduce logistics cost

Ensure warehouse tools, equipment, racks, and facilities are properly maintained and support safe, efficient operations

2. Inventory Control and Systems Integrity

Own inventory accuracy and material transaction discipline across warehouse and material handling processes

Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, and corrective actions

Ensure accurate receiving, put-away, kitting, stock movement, picking, and shipment transactions within Epicor Kinetic

Identify and resolve system, process, or training issues that create inventory discrepancies or material availability risk

Maintain documented controls and standard work to support traceability, consistency, and audit readiness

3. Team Leadership, Safety, and Resource Management

Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly team members through clear expectations, training, feedback, and accountability

Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning

Plan labor and resources to meet workload, service, cost, and productivity requirements

Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies while reinforcing 5S and safe material handling practices

Promote a professional, customer-focused culture built on integrity, teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement

4. Cross-functional and Cross-site Coordination

Partner with production, planning, purchasing, engineering, and quality to align material availability and logistics execution with operational needs

Coordinate with carriers, shipping agents, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve inbound and outbound shipment issues

Communicate inventory risks, shipment delays, staffing constraints, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders and leadership

Support cross-site coordination between Ascentec locations and partners to close logistics gaps and standardize effective practices

Participate in planning and capacity discussions to support changing customer demand, new work, and business growth

5. Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

Establish, monitor, and report KPIs for inventory accuracy, on-time shipment performance, order fulfillment, productivity, freight cost, and safety

Analyze operational data and recurring issues to prioritize corrective actions and process improvements

Drive Lean, 5S, and process optimization initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase accuracy

Standardize logistics and warehouse processes, documentation, training expectations, and operating controls

Evaluate equipment, technology, warehouse systems, and layout improvements that increase safety, capacity, and efficiency

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in logistics, warehouse, material handling, shipping, or supply chain operations

Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience supervising teams, including supervisors and hourly employees

Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, material flow, receiving, shipping, and distribution processes

Experience with ERP/WMS systems and shipping platforms; Epicor Kinetic experience is strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and material accuracy improvements

Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered

Experience managing parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier performance, and freight negotiations

Experience in precision manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, or contract manufacturing environments

Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, warehouse safety practices, and 5S

APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP, Lean / Six Sigma certification, or equivalent continuous improvement training

Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification; valid driver's license as required by site responsibilities

Competencies:

Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop teams, set expectations, and drive accountability

Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong focus on inventory accuracy and process consistency

Ability to balance customer service, operational priorities, safety, cost, and resource constraints

Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across shop floor, management, leadership, customers, and external partners

Proactive in identifying risks, resolving escalations, and implementing sustainable corrective actions

Adaptable and organized in a fast-paced, quick-turn environment with changing priorities

High integrity, professional demeanor, and positive customer-focused attitude

Compensation/Benefits:

• •Competitive and DOE
• •Medical / Dental / Vision
• •401k with company match up to 4%
• •Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program
• •Short-term and Long-term Disability
• •Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement
• •Life Insurance
• •Paid time off / paid holidays
• •Employee Assistance Programs

Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected statu