Supply Chain Logistics Manager

The Supply Chain Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end logistics and supply chain operations within our Fort Worth facility. This role ensures the efficient, cost-effective movement and storage of goods from suppliers to customers. The manager will lead a local team to optimize warehouse operations, manage carrier relationships, and implement strategic improvements to meet the demands of the fast-growing North Texas industrial landscape. Detailed Description Logistics Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive logistics plans to optimize the flow of materials, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and Texas transportation regulations. Warehouse Oversight: Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping, specifically focusing on the high-volume distribution environment of Fort Worth. Carrier & Vendor Management: Negotiate contracts and rates with third-party logistics (3PL) providers and freight carriers. Monitor performance metrics (KPIs) to ensure timely and accurate delivery. Inventory Control: Implement and maintain robust inventory management systems (WMS/ERP) to ensure 99%+ accuracy and minimize stockouts or excess inventory. Compliance & Safety: Ensure all operations comply with local, state, and federal regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, Hazmat). Maintain a safe working environment and lead safety training for warehouse personnel. Data Analysis: Analyze shipping and delivery data to identify bottlenecks, reduce transport costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between procurement, production, and customer service teams to ensure seamless communication regarding product availability and delivery timelines. Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ERP (SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and WMS software. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data modeling and reporting. Logistics Expertise: Deep understanding of multi-modal transportation (truckload, LTL, parcel, and rail), particularly regarding the Alliance/DFW airport logistics hubs. Leadership: Strong supervisory skills with a proven ability to mentor, train, and develop a diverse workforce. Negotiation: Expert-level negotiation skills for carrier contracts and service level agreements. Problem-Solving: Ability to handle complex logistical challenges (e.g., weather delays, port congestion, or labor shortages) with creative and timely solutions. Strategic Thinking: Ability to look beyond daily tasks to optimize the long-term supply chain network. Physical Demands Environment: Split between a climate-controlled office and a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment (common in Texas summers). Exertion: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 6 hours) while conducting warehouse audits. Lifting: Occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs may be required during inventory spot-checks or training. Repetition: Frequent use of computer systems (mouse, keyboard) and mobile scanners. Typical Experience Overall Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or distribution management. Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role overseeing warehouse or transportation teams. Typical Education Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography. Notes This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law. This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. COMPANY OVERVIEW Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers. Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted. Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services. This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed. #J-18808-Ljbffr