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Logistics and Inventory Manager

Logistics and Inventory Manager

First Onsite - USMaryland Heights, MO, USA
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A Day in the Life of a Logistics and Inventory Manager

As a Logistics and Inventory Manager, your day begins with a pulse check on inventory levels, transportation schedules, and warehouse operations. You're constantly analyzing inventory data to ensure stock is at optimal levels and that deliveries are being executed with precision and efficiency. Forecasting demand comes naturally as you work closely with suppliers and internal departments to align needs with resources, ensuring the right products are available at the right time.

Your role is both strategic and hands-on. You develop and implement processes to streamline distribution and warehousing while seeking opportunities to reduce costs without sacrificing service or quality. Whether you're coordinating a delivery schedule, negotiating with vendors, or leading process improvement initiatives, you're focused on creating seamless, responsive logistics systems that drive performance.

Your ability to communicate clearly and stay organized ensures that every stakeholder-from procurement to production to end delivery aligned. With your oversight, inventory performance is closely monitored, issues are swiftly addressed, and continuous improvement is always top of mind. In this dynamic role, you are the engine behind smooth operations, ensuring that the organization runs on time and on target.

Responsibilities :

  • Support daily operations for equipment, consumables, and logistics
  • Manage warehouse inventories : monthly for consumables, annually for assets
  • Fulfill outbound orders for branches, jobsites, and Area Wide Events (AWEs)
  • Ensure warehouse safety, organization, and adherence to Lean 5S practices
  • Maintain equipment standards for cleanliness and operational readiness
  • Oversee readiness and management of the Large Loss Trailer fleet
  • Staff and manage laydown yards during AWEs, including setup and wind-down
  • Implement daily operational logistics goals : shipping, inventory, and vendor coordination
  • Monitor stock levels, submit replenishment orders, and manage inbound / outbound shipments efficiently
  • Develop monthly reports tracking project timelines, metrics, and productivity
  • Conduct physical inventories and ensure timely, cost-effective freight management
  • Train regional staff on 5S discipline, asset tracking, and inventory reporting
  • Review vendor invoices for finance accruals and assign costs appropriately
  • Support process simplification and standardization to enhance logistics efficiency
  • Must be flexible to travel on short notice, including potential international travel; valid passport required

Experience :

  • 5+ years in warehouse management and inventory control
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Skilled in developing warehouse and logistics standards
  • Familiarity with mechanical systems and job cost control preferred
  • Experienced in Lean warehousing and 5S practices preferred
  • High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
  • First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

    Third party resume submissions not accepted. Any resume submitted will be considered the property of THE COMPANY, and THE COMPANY will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

    Subject to Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and / or ordinances, applicant must be able to pass Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Screen.

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