Join our team as a Logistics Project Manager
You will take ownership of a high-impact national rollout initiative. In this role, you'll lead the entire logistics lifecycle--from raw material forecasting and procurement to production scheduling, inventory control, and outbound distribution. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure seamless operations, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical professional with strong project management skills and a passion for driving operational excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Position Summary
The Logistics Project Manager oversees end-to-end logistics for a major national rollout initiative. This role manages forecasting, procurement, raw material flow, production scheduling alignment, outbound/inbound logistics, and inventory planning with external partners. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and experienced in logistics, scheduling, and project management within a manufacturing or food production setting.
Key Responsibilities
Logistics & Scheduling
- Manage the full logistics lifecycle: raw material forecasting and purchasing, inbound deliveries, production alignment, finished goods storage, and outbound shipping.
- Maintain real-time visibility into production needs, inventory levels, and shipment timing.
- Coordinate closely with third party vendors, storage, and other distribution partners.
Procurement Alignment
- Responsible for the procurement of the main raw materials for this program
- Track lead times, pricing, minimums, and availability; escalate risks proactively.
- Ensure materials arrive in alignment with production schedules to prevent shortages or overstock.
Project Management
- Own the logistics workflow from start to finish for the designated product line.
- Create and maintain project plans, timelines, and progress updates.
- Identify risks, constraints, and bottlenecks; propose solutions to maintain schedule integrity.
Data & Inventory Management
- Maintain accurate records of inbound/outbound product movement.
- Use analytics to forecast needs, identify trends, and optimize logistics efficiency.
- Track inventory across production and distribution points.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with production, QA, purchasing, scheduling, and leadership teams.
- Serve as the central communication point for all logistics activities related to the assigned projects.
- 3--5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, scheduling, or project management, preferably in food manufacturing.
- Experience managing complex inventory or multi-site logistics operations.
- Strong Excel and analytical skills; comfort with ERP/MRP systems.
- Project Management Certification (PMP/PMI) preferred but not required.
- Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- Able to pass a background check
Competencies
- End-to-End Project Ownership
- Forecasting & Inventory Planning
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Skills Required
- 3–5 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, scheduling, or project management
- Experience managing complex inventory or multi-site logistics operations
- Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
- Comfort with ERP/MRP systems
- Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to pass a background check
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Project Management Certification such as PMP or PMI
What We Do
Taher, Inc. is a family-owned and operated, chef-driven food service management company. The organization specializes in K-12 school lunch management and campus dining, maintaining a growing nationwide footprint. By focusing on fresh, chef-created and prepared food, Taher aims to make a positive difference in children's lives while providing professional, high-quality guest service and nutritional excellence in educational environments.
