Senior Manager, Logistics

TGC Logistics LLC an affiliated company of Tokyo Gardens Company is a Houston-based company providing full-service sushi and Asian food operations in retail stores universities and corporate offices nationwide for over 20 years. Our company is growing rapidly and every team member plays a key role in that growth. Our success is driven by delivering real results for our clients. Its also enabled by our culture which supports personal growth and development fosters an inclusive work culture and rewards innovation and excellence.

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JOB TITLE: Senior Manager Logistics

Position Description:

The Sr. Manager of Logistics provides strategic and operational leadership for all logistics warehousing and transportation functions. This role drives performance excellence cost-effective operations safety compliance technological advancements and superior customer service while developing high-performing teams and scaling logistics capabilities to support company growth and evolving market demands. The ideal candidate is a hands-on data-driven leader who builds strong teams and stronger systems while creating an environment where safety teamwork and ownership thrive. They lead with accountability develop people intentionally and are comfortable managing complex logistics systems while using data to drive decisions that balance service cost and risk.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Alignment

• Develop and execute logistics and supply chain strategies aligned with company goals and growth plans.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership offering data-driven insights to influence logistics capacity cost service and growth decisions.
• Analyze market trends technology innovations competitive benchmarking and emerging practices to enhance logistics capabilities.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain Operations Purchasing Sales IT Finance and HR to ensure aligned planning and execution.

Logistics Warehouse & Distribution Operations

• Provide end-to-end leadership for inbound and outbound logistics functions including warehousing inventory control material handling transportation delivery and returns.
• Ensure efficient flow of materials from receipt through storage fulfillment delivery and reverse logistics.
• Lead measurement and management of operational KPIs including safety productivity on-time delivery inventory accuracy cost variance pallet building accuracy and delivery timelines.
• Proactively identify operational bottlenecks inefficiencies and risks; lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial & Cost Management

• Manage logistics warehouse labor and consumable supply budgets ensuring efficient staffing models and cost-effective scheduling.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through data analysis and process optimization without compromising safety or service quality.
• Partner with Accounting to forecast and align budgeting with strategic initiatives.

Procurement Vendor & Asset Management

• Collaborate with procurement and asset management teams to conduct supplier bids benchmarking and develop multimodal freight and sourcing strategies.
• Benchmark freight rates and sourcing options; leverage data to forecast and optimize spend.
• Oversee company logistics assets (equipment fleet material handling) including selection lifecycle management and utilization.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and lead a high-performing logistics and warehouse team by setting clear performance expectations coaching for growth and supporting career development for exempt and non-exempt staff.
• Collaborate with HR on talent planning recruiting performance evaluations succession planning and training programs.
• Promote a culture rooted in teamwork continuous improvement safety recognition and accountability.

Compliance Safety & Risk Management

• Develop implement and enforce scalable SOPs that improve throughput accuracy turnaround times and asset recovery.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulatory and operating standards (OSHA DOT AIB etc.).
• Champion safety excellence by leading regular trainings exercising audit readiness and administering operational compliance programs.
• Proactively identify risks (delivery delays damaged goods inventory discrepancies supplier disruptions) and deploy mitigation plans.

Technology & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee utilization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Transportation Management Systems (TMS) ERP platforms and logistics analytics tools.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives including automation tracking technologies and performance dashboards.

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business Administration or related field; Masters is a plus.
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics supply chain warehousing or distribution including at least 5 years in a leadership role within complex high-volume operations.
• Demonstrated success with budget ownership cost optimization and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of logistics analytics routing software WMS TMS ERP systems and demonstrated capability for data-driven decision making.
• Proven vendor negotiation contract management and relationship experience.
• Exceptional leadership problem solving organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders; adept at change management.
• Field relevant certifications (APICS/CSCP/CPIM Six Sigma Lean) preferred.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid health benefits (Medical Dental Vision Life Short Term Disability insurance)
• 401k plan with company match
• Annual discretionary bonus incentive

Additional Information:

• Work location: Onsite Houston HQ office Monday to Friday
• Job Type: Full Time Exempt

TGC Logistics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.