About this role
Logistics Manager
The Logistics Manager is responsible for the Supply Chain integration, by managing the production planning, warehousing and shipping/receiving. Customer & Demand Management Own forecast ingestion and order orchestration (EDI/AlplaOrder/Jedox), confirming supply and service recovery for exceptions; maintain the cadence for customer reporting. SLEA implementation and maintenance with all customers, tracking performance and change management of existing and new businesses in his/her location. Integrated Planning & S&OP Governance Lead MPS/MRP and finite capacity balancing in line with S&OP Plan of Record; manage frozen windows, schedule stability, and plan adherence; run scenario planning in Jedox for constraints/changes. Warehouse & Inventory Control Govern WMS (AlplaStock) setup, scanning compliance, cycle count program, dock to stock, FIFO audits, scrap/waste capture, material consumption and returns; design/maintain warehouse layout standards. Transportation & Trade Operations Own TMS execution (LTL, Hot Shot), export/import workflows, carrier performance and tender acceptance, accessorials, claims, and cost to serve optimization. Packaging Returnable & Return Ratio Management Manage the closed loop returnable packaging process, tracking return ratios and loss/recovery actions. Data, Reporting & Master Data Stewardship Own the Logistics Scorecard, Power BI/AlplaMart logistics reports, Masterdata KPIs , and month end packs (FG/RM, eMIS); ensure data quality and timely, accurate submissions to Finance. Systems & Tooling Administration Administer LST (Logistics Support Tool), BOL integrator, DocLink, label/preprint processes, and "one click print" troubleshooting to maintain flow. Compliance, Quality & Safety Lead logistics compliance with Form.com/QDMS workflows, HSE/eAcademy training completion, safety observations, near miss and audit closure; uphold GMP/5S. People Leadership & Capability Staff, train and coach the team; run the training plan to proficiency; Pay for Skill program for the warehouse operations, manage skills matrix coverage and succession; execute performance management and engagement routines.
Performance Metrics: OTIF (On Time & In Full)/ Dispatch OTIF % Capacity Utilization (TEEP) vs Plan % Stock Accuracy (Inventory Accuracy & Inventory Fulfilment) % Warehouse Productivity ( Pallets moved per Driver) # FIFO (First In First Out) % Freight Cost vs Budget (Relative to Sales ) % Average Accessorial per Load ($) Freight Least Cost (Bid Board Health) in TMS, Bid Rank < 1.5 TMS Matching metric vs invoices % Packaging Cost vs Budget (Relative to Sales) % Packaging life cycle vs Budget # Days in Inventory vs target # Master‑Data Error Rate – # Material Inconsistency < 1.5% 5S / Warehouse Inspection Scores Safety Observations, near miss reporting, Audit Closure
Competencies: Directs Work Develops Talent Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Manages Conflict Resourcefulness Builds Effective Teams Customer Focus
What Makes You Great Min 2 year Degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent, 4 year degree (Bachelor Degree) preferred 3 to 5 years of general logistics experience (production planning) preferred Excellent computer skills (Excel, Power Point, Word) Excellent numerical skills Knowledge in using specific Logistics systems
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift
It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).
ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory dis discrimination.