About This Position
The Manager of Logistics and Materials Distribution is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and performance of logistics, warehouse operations, and materials distribution activities across DSC. This position ensures the efficient receipt, storage, control, movement, and distribution of materials in support of production schedules, operational priorities, and financial objectives. The role establishes standardized processes, drives operational accountability across multiple locations, and ensures material availability while optimizing inventory accuracy, labor utilization, and freight performance.
This role requires a results driven leader with strong operational, analytical, and cross functional coordination skills. The Manager of Logistics and Materials Distribution balances strategic planning with hands on execution and demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset. The role partners closely with Production, Operations, Procurement, Engineering, and Finance to support organizational objectives.
Position Responsibilities
• Provide leadership and oversight of all warehouses, logistics, and materials distribution operations across DSC locations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standardized operating procedures for receiving, storage, picking, kitting, staging, and material issuance.
• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics activities including carrier coordination, routing, scheduling, and delivery performance monitoring.
• Optimize freight spending and transportation performance through effective carrier management and process improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain inventory control processes including cycle counting, reconciliation, and accurate monitoring.
• Develop and manage inventory policies including min max levels, safety stock, and replenishment strategies to ensure material availability.
• Partner with Procurement and Operations to align material flow with production schedules and project requirements.
• Lead warehouse personnel including staffing, scheduling, training, performance management, and productivity oversight.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce overtime, material handling errors, and operational inefficiencies.
• Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, inventory turns, on time delivery, freight cost, and warehouse productivity.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
Support audit readiness and maintain appropriate documentation and record retention standards.
• Monitor supplier performance and track open orders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Perform root cause analysis on late deliveries and implement corrective actions with suppliers.
• Maintain and report KPIs related to supplier performance, delivery accuracy, and lead time adherence.
• Manage vendor returns and discrepancies through return merchandise authorizations (RMAs) in collaboration with Accounts Payable.
• Provide administrative support for the Front Office on an as-needed basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
- High school degree or GED, bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Seven to ten years of progressive experience in materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
- Demonstrated experience managing warehouse operations and inventory in a manufacturing or project-based environment.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems, inventory management tools, and logistics reporting.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage change, and collaborate across functions.
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Work Environment
DSC Dredge, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This technologically driven company takes pride in being the world's leader in customized dredging solutions.