Logistics & Warehousing Operations Manager

Inside the Role

The Logistics & Warehousing Operations Manager is accountable for end-to-end outbound fulfillment at the Canton Parts Distribution Center (PDC). This role owns pick-and-pack accuracy, inventory flow, and outbound shipping performance across a 7-day operating model that services both internal PDCs and external dealers.
Leading a team of customer-fulfillment supervisors, shipping coordinators, and warehousing associates, the manager safeguards product quality, drives on-time delivery, and continuously improves logistics cost-to-serve. Success requires data-driven decision-making, Lean warehousing expertise, and hands-on leadership to ensure the right part ships on time—every time.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $95,000 - $121,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience 

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k includes up to 8% match and nonelective contribution; full coverage benefit plan options; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health and wellness programs; onsite fitness; tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off.

What You Drive

Outbound Pick-and-Pack Excellence

• Champion 99.8 % order-line accuracy through robust SOPs, scan compliance, and error-proofing.

• Lead daily pick-pack operations, coaching supervisors on labor balancing, wave planning, and quality checks.

• Own root-cause analysis of outbound errors; deploy corrective actions and training to prevent recurrence.

Inventory Flow & Storage Optimization

• Design slotting strategies, velocity zoning, and storage layouts that maximize space utilization and ergonomic safety.

• Partner with Inventory Reliability and Kitting teams to synchronize inbound replenishment with outbound demand.

• Oversee cycle-count touchpoints within fulfillment areas to protect inventory accuracy.

7-Day Shipping Model Execution

• Build staffing models, wave schedules, and carrier cut-off times that guarantee performance for all seven operating days.

• Monitor dock throughput, carrier dwell time, and trailer utilization; escalate barriers to on-time departure.

• Ensure weekend operations (customer fulfilment and opportunistic cross-docks) are seamlessly integrated with weekday flows.

Logistics Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Analyze pick-rate, dock-to-door, and cost-per-line metrics to identify waste and drive productivity gains.

• Implement Lean projects—layout redesign, standard work, visual controls—to boost throughput and lower cost.

• Maintain compliance with Daimler safety, quality, and financial controls for all warehousing processes.

Cost Optimization & Carrier Collaboration

• Develop transportation strategies that balance cost, speed, and service reliability (e.g., pool points, multi-stop routes).

• Negotiate spot-buys or premium freight decisions in partnership with Transportation Management and Finance.

• Track freight claims and carrier scorecards; lead corrective actions for service failures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Impact

• Coordinate with other PDC managers, Procurement, and Supply Chain Engineering to resolve systemic flow constraints.

• Interface with Customer Experience, DPMs, and dealer personnel to quickly resolve escalations and communicate status.

• Align outbound capacity planning with kitting, packaging, and inventory teams to eliminate bottlenecks.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• BS/BA and 4 years of relevant experience preferred OR 6+ years relevant experience leading teams of people in a high-volume manufacturing or logistics setting in lieu of a degree.

• 4+ years in high-volume distribution or e-commerce fulfillment leadership (pick-pack-ship, wave planning, or shipping).

• Proven expertise with WMS/EWM systems for order waving, labor management, and shipping documentation.

• Demonstrated success driving Lean warehousing or Kaizen projects that improved productivity or cost per unit.

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