Logistics Manager

Logistics Operations Professional (Marshall, Michigan) CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL. We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. At CEVA Logistics, we Rise in Motion. Your career is always on the move, growing as fast and as far as your ambition takes you. Join a global team of nearly 200 nationalities, shaping the future of global trade, moving essential goods, forging new paths, and pushing boundaries to serve an ever-changing world. The pace is fast, the challenges are real, but the rewards are greater: growth, purpose, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. This is more than a job. It's a journey on which you rise. Pay range $53,200 - $70,000/yr Your Role: Are you known for your skills? Are you passionate about delivering excellent logistics services? If so, we have an opportunity that would allow you ensuring the day-to-day operations by organizing and implementing the day-to-day operations, ensure that the operations are running correctly. What Are You Going To Do? CEVA on-site resource at client office location On-site resource is expected to adhere to a standard 5-day work schedule, aligned with customer's plant operational hours. Any shift adjustments or weekend support must be mutually agreed upon in writing Regular interaction with client, with CEVA's contract manager regarding client feedback and CEVA's operational manager Schedule all live unloaded ocean and air freight deliveries into the final plant via the dock schedule to ensure plant "Days on Hand" (DOH) inventory targets are fully protected Track and ensure all critical air freight deliveries are expedited and delivered to the line in a timely manner to protect ongoing production. Communicate all critical material shortages, risks, and supply concerns immediately to the plant personnel so that joint mitigation measures can be executed and issues elevated as required Review and validate daily shortage. Ensure proactive actionsincluding shipment diversions, emergency air freight, or supplier expeditingare initiated with sufficient lead time to protect inventory levels Contact suppliers to resolve issues with inaccurate information Promptly investigate and resolve any shipping discrepancies (overages, shortages, damages, or mislabelling) reported by the production floor. Act as the primary point of contact for calls from the production floor regarding cycle losses (for parts from overseas suppliers), rejected components, or foreign/non-conforming materials Track and monitor outbound rack/dunnage loads to ensure empty trailers are systematically available for reload, while proactively minimizing carrier dwell time Ensure carriers are promptly notified as soon as empty trailers/containers are released to minimize and prevent demurrage or detention charges Maintain key performance statistics and drive improvements, where necessary Ensure all policies and procedures are consistently administered Develop and provide excellent service to internal and external customers What Are We Looking For? Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor's Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Finance or related discipline preferred or equivalent combination of work experience and education. Minimum 4 years related experience. Skills: Advance proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job specific software applications. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using units of US and/or international currency, weight, volume and distance measurements. Intermediate on power BI or any business intelligence tool. Possess a strong understanding of manufacturing logistics lifecycle events, including Engineering Changes, Pre-Builds, System Fills, Balance Outs, and Job 1/Job 2 Launch Events. Fully proficient in SAP (MM/WM modules) to execute planning, scheduling, inventory tracking, and record integrity improvement actions. Characteristics: Demonstrated advanced communication ability. Ability to allocate work assignments and/or responsibilities to others to maximize the organization's and the individual's effectiveness. Customer focused. Ability to make customers and their needs the primary focus; developing and sustaining productive relationships. What Do We Have To Offer? With a genuine culture of recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package with a focus on your wellbeing. This includes competitive Paid Time Off, 401(k), health insurance and an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships and a diverse range of retail, travel, car and hospitality brands, including important offerings like pet insurance. We are a team in every sense, and we support each other and work collaboratively to achieve our goals together. It is our goal that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment, so if you'd like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then let's work together to help you find your new role. About Tomorrow: We value your professional and personal growth. That's why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. This role can be the first step on your career path with us. You can stay in the same job family, find a new family to grow in (an almost limitless number of options) or find your own path. Join CEVA for a challenging and rewarding career. CEVA operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best supply chain professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment. CEVA Logistics is proud to be an equal opportunity work place and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.