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Ascentec Engineering, LLC lists this Senior Logistics Manager opportunity in tualatin, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Ascentec Engineering is hiring a Senior Logistics Manager who will be responsible for leading and continuously improving warehouse, material handling, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and distribution operations across assigned Ascentec Engineering locations. This role ensures the safe, accurate, efficient, and timely movement of materials and finished goods to support production requirements and meet customer commitments.
The Senior Logistics Manager provides strategic and operational leadership to logistics and material handling teams, with accountability for inventory accuracy, shipping execution, standardized processes, safety, cost control, and operational discipline. This position works closely with production, planning, purchasing, quality, engineering, customers, carriers, and cross-site teams to proactively address constraints, improve operational performance, and support continued business growth.
This position is onsite (not remote/not hybrid) at our Tualatin, Oregon location. It is not eligible for Visa sponsorship or transfer of Visa sponsorship.
Requirements
1. Logistics and Warehouse Operations
Direct daily receiving, storage, put-away, material movement, picking, packing, shipping, and distribution activities
Ensure warehouse and shipping workflows are safe, efficient, accurate, and aligned with production and customer priorities
Manage material flow, kitting, staging, and internal movements to support manufacturing operations
Oversee shipping execution, including parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier coordination, labeling, packaging, and shipment documentation
Manage carrier selection, freight negotiations, transportation performance, and opportunities to reduce logistics cost
Ensure warehouse tools, equipment, racks, and facilities are properly maintained and support safe, efficient operations
2. Inventory Control and Systems Integrity
Own inventory accuracy and material transaction discipline across warehouse and material handling processes
Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliation, discrepancy investigation, and corrective actions
Ensure accurate receiving, put-away, kitting, stock movement, picking, and shipment transactions within Epicor Kinetic
Identify and resolve system, process, or training issues that create inventory discrepancies or material availability risk
Maintain documented controls and standard work to support traceability, consistency, and audit readiness
3. Team Leadership, Safety, and Resource Management
Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and hourly team members through clear expectations, training, feedback, and accountability
Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning
Plan labor and resources to meet workload, service, cost, and productivity requirements
Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety policies while reinforcing 5S and safe material handling practices
Promote a professional, customer-focused culture built on integrity, teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement
4. Cross-functional and Cross-site Coordination
Partner with production, planning, purchasing, engineering, and quality to align material availability and logistics execution with operational needs
Coordinate with carriers, shipping agents, customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve inbound and outbound shipment issues
Communicate inventory risks, shipment delays, staffing constraints, and recovery plans clearly to stakeholders and leadership
Support cross-site coordination between Ascentec locations and partners to close logistics gaps and standardize effective practices
Participate in planning and capacity discussions to support changing customer demand, new work, and business growth
5. Performance Management and Continuous Improvement
Establish, monitor, and report KPIs for inventory accuracy, on-time shipment performance, order fulfillment, productivity, freight cost, and safety
Analyze operational data and recurring issues to prioritize corrective actions and process improvements
Drive Lean, 5S, and process optimization initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase accuracy
Standardize logistics and warehouse processes, documentation, training expectations, and operating controls
Evaluate equipment, technology, warehouse systems, and layout improvements that increase safety, capacity, and efficiency
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Required:
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in logistics, warehouse, material handling, shipping, or supply chain operations
Minimum 3 years of leadership or management experience supervising teams, including supervisors and hourly employees
Strong knowledge of inventory control, warehouse operations, material flow, receiving, shipping, and distribution processes
Experience with ERP/WMS systems and shipping platforms; Epicor Kinetic experience is strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to lead cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, discrepancy resolution, and material accuracy improvements
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
Experience managing parcel, LTL, expedited freight, carrier performance, and freight negotiations
Experience in precision manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, or contract manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of OSHA requirements, warehouse safety practices, and 5S
APICS/ASCM certification such as CPIM or CSCP, Lean / Six Sigma certification, or equivalent continuous improvement training
Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification; valid driver's license as required by site responsibilities
Competencies:
Strong leadership presence with the ability to develop teams, set expectations, and drive accountability
Analytical and detail-oriented with a strong focus on inventory accuracy and process consistency
Ability to balance customer service, operational priorities, safety, cost, and resource constraints
Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across shop floor, management, leadership, customers, and external partners
Proactive in identifying risks, resolving escalations, and implementing sustainable corrective actions
Adaptable and organized in a fast-paced, quick-turn environment with changing priorities
High integrity, professional demeanor, and positive customer-focused attitude
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive and DOE
Medical / Dental / Vision
401k with company match up to 4%
Tiered Quarterly Bonus Program
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Tuition Assistance or Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Paid time off / paid holidays
Employee Assistance Programs
Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check prior to employment.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Ascentec Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Ascentec Engineering is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected statu
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Worksite address
tualatin, OR, 97062, US
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