Logistics Operations Manager

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:

Production Planning | Production Scheduling | Materials Management | Supply Chain Management | Demand Planning | Inventory Management | Inventory Control | Logistics | Warehousing | MRP | ERP | JD Edwards | Manufacturing Operations | Capacity Planning | OTIF | Continuous Improvement | S&OP