Head of Supply Chain & Logistics

About Us: Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. Job Summary: The Manager – Logistics will lead end-to-end logistics with a primary focus on outbound execution and special load management, while establishing a scalable inbound logistics model anchored by a 3PL strategy. This role is critical to enabling 5X growth in a private equity-backed environment by building robust, cost‑efficient, and highly reliable logistics capabilities across both inbound and outbound flows.

The role requires strong expertise in engineered-to-order shipments, oversized freight, and the design of a 3PL‑enabled inbound network that improves material flow, reduces working capital, and supports production scalability.

Job Duties: Own end-to-end outbound logistics (plant to customer/job site delivery)

Build a scalable logistics operating model (inbound + outbound) to support 5X growth

Establish a 3PL-enabled inbound network to streamline supplier flows and reduce plant complexity

Design and implement a 3PL-based inbound logistics model (regional hubs, consolidation centers, cross-docks)

Build and manage a diversified carrier network (parcel, LTL, FTL, flatbed, heavy haul)

Lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and rate benchmarking

Optimize dock operations, staging, and throughput for both inbound and outbound

Implement and optimize TMS capabilities for both inbound and outbound planning

Partner with Procurement to enforce inbound routing compliance and supplier performance

Collaborate with Manufacturing to align material availability with production schedules

Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, import/export (if applicable), and load securement standards

Build and lead a high-performing logistics team across inbound and outbound functions

Drive accountability through KPI-based performance management

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

8–12+ years in logistics with combined inbound and outbound responsibility

Proven experience implementing 3PL inbound solutions (consolidation, cross-dock, hub-and-spoke)

Strong knowledge of specialized freight and project logistics

Financial and analytical strength (cost modeling, ROI on 3PL strategies)

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in industrial manufacturing or engineered products environment preferred

Demonstrated success in scaling logistics within high-growth or PE-backed companies

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD

100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage

80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)

Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided

PTO and paid holidays provided