Logistics Manager

The Logistics Manager is a key member of the logistics department and is responsible for managing the department members and process related to logistic activity. The Logistics Manager will be the direct internal source of information for transportation and logistics at AMS. This role will manage day to day questions and issues involving shipping working closely with the V.P. of Logistics. The role will be essential in auditing client process and ship rules to ensure proper rates and services are being used per client expectation, and associated analytics. The Logistics Manager will work closely with the OPS shipping teams on training to ensure the proper methods, processes and rules are being followed. This position will work directly with the Director of Operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Build and maintain dashboards that track key performance metrics across our warehouse and fulfillment operations  

• Analyze order flow, inventory trends, and shipping performance to identify opportunities for improvement  

• Track KPIs like order accuracy, on-time shipping, labor productivity, and SKU velocity  

• Partner closely with warehouse leaders to improve workflows, throughput, and efficiency  

• Support client reporting by delivering clear, actionable insights for key accounts  

• Monitor shipping costs and carrier performance to help control expenses  

• Assist with forecasting and planning for peak seasons and large client programs  

• Ensure data accuracy across systems (WMS, order platforms, reporting tools)  

• Jump into ad hoc projects that help us improve processes and scale  

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Fundamental understanding of Transportation industry, with special focus on parcel carrier networks.
• Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, analytical skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Project Management & Project Planning experience.
• Forecasting (budget, volume trends) experience
• Customer Service focus – internal and external customers.
• Continuous improvement (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen) experience.
• Problem solving and Analytical skillset.
• Highly organized.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks and projects successfully.
• Team focused mentality with individual ownership.
• Strong stress management skills: ability to handle high pressure and dynamic situations.
• Domestic transportation or distribution experience.
• Mode and weight break optimization.
• Carrier account management and KPI oversight.
• Rate and accessorial analysis.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), employees must be able to perform the “essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nonessential Functions

Non-essential functions are not essential as defined above · non-essential functions are the additional duties · Function is incidental or a minimal part of the job · Marginal functions can be redistributed among other staff.

Job Specifications – includes Education, physical and mental demands, and working conditions

• Microsoft office.
• Strong Excel skills.
• ProShip TMS.
• WMS knowledge.
• AES data portal knowledge.
• UPS Campus Ship.
• UPS TRS System.
• Harmonized Tariff Schedule knowledge.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas and/or facilities.