Logistics Operations Manager

LHH · Conway, South Carolina

FULL TIME

Job Description

Planning, Scheduling & Logistics Manager (Contract Role)

Location

Conway, SC | Travel to Pageland, SC as needed

Job Type:

Full-Time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced

Planning, Scheduling & Logistics Manager

to lead production planning, scheduling, materials management, inventory, warehousing, and logistics operations. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring materials and finished goods flow efficiently through the operation while aligning production capacity with customer demand and delivery commitments.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in

manufacturing supply chain, production planning, materials management, inventory optimization, and logistics

, along with the leadership skills to drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key

Responsibilities

Lead

production planning, scheduling, materials management, warehousing, and logistics

functions.

Develop and maintain achievable

production schedules

based on capacity, material availability, customer demand, and delivery commitments.

Manage the flow of raw materials, components, work-in-process, and finished goods to support production requirements.

Optimize

inventory levels

while maintaining material availability and supporting customer service objectives.

Drive

OTIF (On-Time In-Full)

performance through effective planning, inventory management, and schedule execution.

Ensure daily

SQDCIP

targets are achieved through effective Tier II management, escalation, and problem resolution.

Monitor planning, logistics, inventory, and operational

KPIs

, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions when targets are not achieved.

Proactively identify and mitigate

material shortages, capacity constraints, scheduling conflicts, and production disruptions

.

Partner cross-functionally with

Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Operations

teams to resolve issues and improve performance.

Lead

inventory optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

focused on service, efficiency, working capital, and operational performance.

Develop, coach, and engage team members while creating a culture of

accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence

.

Qualifications

Experience in

production planning, production scheduling, supply chain, materials management, logistics, or inventory management

within a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing production schedules against customer demand and manufacturing capacity.

Strong understanding of

materials planning, inventory control, warehousing, and logistics processes

.

Experience managing and improving supply chain and manufacturing KPIs, including

OTIF

.

Ability to identify and resolve material shortages, capacity constraints, and production scheduling issues.

Strong cross-functional leadership and problem-solving skills.

Experience leading, coaching, or developing team members.

Working knowledge of

ERP/MRP systems

.

JD Edwards experience is highly preferred/a plus.

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply

Company	LHH
Location	Conway, South Carolina
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Supply, distribution and related managers

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