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Logistics Manager - Mount Clemens Area at The Pivot Group · Mount…
Job Description
Logistics Manager | Mount Clemens, MI
Salary Range: $89,000 - $135,000 depending on experience
Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling as a logistics manager? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We collaborate with companies in the Mount Clemens area seeking experienced Logistics Managers.
We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan's manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.
This posting covers Logistics Manager opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Mount Clemens in Macomb County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Clinton Township, Chesterfield, Macomb, and Marine City.
The Opportunity
We partner with manufacturers across the Mount Clemens area seeking Logistics Managers who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.
Usual Responsibilities
- Supervise warehouse and logistics staff and set daily work priorities.
- Resolve delivery delays, damaged shipments, and supplier issues.
- Maintain compliance with safety, import, and export regulations.
- Plan and schedule inbound and outbound shipments to meet production and customer needs.
- Coordinate with carriers, freight forwarders, and third party logistics providers.
- Track inventory levels and reconcile discrepancies in warehouse records.
- Manage shipping documentation, including bills of lading and customs paperwork.
- Monitor transportation costs and identify opportunities to reduce freight spend.
Recommended Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead and develop a small team.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
- Five or more years of logistics or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
- Working knowledge of transportation management and warehouse management systems.
- Experience negotiating freight rates and managing carrier relationships.
- Strong Excel skills and comfort with inventory and cost reporting.
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with lean or continuous improvement methods.
- Background in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
- Bilingual communication skills for supplier and carrier contacts.
- APICS or similar supply chain certification.
- Experience with international shipping and customs compliance.
Job Titles That Should Apply
Logistics Supervisor, Supply Chain Coordinator, Inventory Manager, Freight Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Distribution Manager, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Manager, Materials Manager
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Why The Pivot Group Network
The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.