Logistics Manager

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Columbia, SC, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Appliances
The Role
Leads transportation, warehousing, inventory, and distribution operations for materials and finished goods. Develops logistics strategies, manages carriers and third-party logistics providers, tracks performance KPIs, and partners with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and customer service teams. Drives continuous improvement, cost reduction, risk mitigation, logistics planning, forecasting, resource allocation, systems accuracy, and compliance. Requires progressive logistics leadership experience and tariff knowledge.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Posting Start Date 08-20-2026 Job Posting End Date 10-19-2026

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Job summary:

Flex intends to spin off its Cloud and Power Infrastructure segment into a new, independent publicly traded company, which we’re calling SpinCo, until the name is unveiled. The spin is planned for Q1 2027. If the intended spin occurs, this role will support SpinCo, which will focus on critical digital infrastructure, delivering end-to-end power and thermal management solutions for AI data centers and other mission-critical applications.

To empower our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Logistics Manager located in Columbia, South Carolina, USA.

The Logistics Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution operations to ensure the efficient and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and third-party logistics providers to drive operational excellence, improve delivery performance, optimize inventory levels, and enhance customer satisfaction. The Logistics Manager will provide strategic direction, develop logistics initiatives, and lead continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing costs, mitigating supply chain risks, increasing efficiency, and achieving business objectives while meeting customer commitments.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and oversee transportation, and distribution operations to ensure the efficient flow of materials and finished goods across the supply chain.
  • Develop and execute logistics strategies that optimize service levels, improve operational efficiency, and reduce overall transportation and distribution costs.
  • Establish, monitor, and report on key logistics performance indicators (KPIs), including on-time delivery, freight spend, and customer service metrics.
  • Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Customer Service teams to align logistics activities with business objectives and customer requirements.
  • Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers to ensure cost-effective, reliable, and compliant transportation services.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing logistics processes, strengthening supply chain performance, and mitigating operational risks.
  • Oversee logistics systems, reporting tools, and data accuracy to support informed decision-making and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Drive logistics planning, forecasting, and resource allocation activities to support business growth, improve operational performance, and achieve customer satisfaction goals.

Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Typically requires 8+ years of progressive logistics and supply chain experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated experience leading transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution operations.
  • A strong manufacturing background with experience driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.
  • Tariff and tariff code knowledge.

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What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

  • Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Job CategoryGlobal Procurement & Supply Chain

Relocation: Not eligible

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of progressive logistics and supply chain experience, including leadership responsibilities
  • Experience leading transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution operations
  • Manufacturing background with experience driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Tariff and tariff code knowledge

Flex Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Flex and has not been reviewed or approved by Flex.

  • Healthcare Strength Health, dental, and vision coverage begin on day one with options for dependents, alongside disability, life, mental‑health resources, and fertility/adoption and gender transition support. Plan choice and wellness programs indicate a robust healthcare offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.

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