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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed (OFCI) Site Logistics Manager to serve as the vital link between owner‑procured materials and on‑site installation for large‑scale data center projects. This role ensures materials, particularly MEP, flow seamlessly from procurement through installation, supporting fast-paced construction schedules with zero interruptions.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex, high-pressure construction environments and brings deep expertise in coordinating owner-supplied equipment, managing vendors, and ensuring flawless on-site logistics execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end logistics for owner‑furnished equipment and materials—from procurement to installation.
- Coordinate delivery schedules with vendors, suppliers, and General Contractors to align with project timelines.
- Oversee on‑site inventory, warehousing, receiving, and storage operations.
- Ensure materials are damage‑free, organized, and installation-ready.
- Resolve supply chain issues such as shipment delays, damaged goods, or last-minute changes.
- Track inventory, purchase orders, and shipments using enterprise logistics platforms.
- Maintain full compliance with site safety protocols and OSHA standards.
- Act as the communication bridge between owners, vendors, and construction teams.
- Manage contracts with 3PL providers, carriers, and other logistics partners.
- Implement process improvements to streamline logistics operations and reduce project delays.
Required Qualifications
Experience & Education
- 5+ years in logistics, supply chain, or materials management.
- 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong background in construction, manufacturing, or industrial logistics.
- Experience with large-scale projects and vendor-managed inventory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
Core Technical Skills
- Advanced experience in on‑site inventory, warehousing, receiving, and storage operations.
- Direct OFCI process experience and coordination of owner‑supplied equipment.
- Proficiency with ERP/TMS systems (SAP, Oracle, Trimble, etc.).
- Ability to align deliveries with construction schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills for supply chain disruptions.
- Excellent communication and vendor/contractor coordination abilities.
- Thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and site safety requirements.
- Experience negotiating and managing logistics and carrier contracts.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications
- CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution)
- CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
- PMP (Project Management Professional)
- Lean Six Sigma (any belt)
Additional Skills
- Experience supporting data center construction projects.
- Knowledge of critical infrastructure logistics requirements.
- Familiarity with accelerated/fast‑track construction schedules.
- Experience implementing logistics performance tools and reporting metrics.
- Background in continuous improvement methodologies.
Key Competencies
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Proactive, solutions‑oriented problem solver.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Adaptable and thrives under pressure in dynamic environments.
- Results-driven with a focus on meeting construction milestones.
- Safety‑conscious and committed to protecting personnel and materials.
Work Environment
This role operates on active data center construction sites and requires flexibility, rapid decision‑making, and the ability to balance shifting priorities. Success in this position depends on maintaining smooth logistics operations in environments where timelines are tight and execution is critical.
Data Center Material Logistics Manager Job Description
Hourly Rate: $35-45/hr (firm, dependent on experience)
Location: Abilene, TX (must be local or willing to travel to Abilene for 2 weeks at a time)
Smartlink is dedicated to empowering those who are competitive and aim for the win. The company's core values— Creating Customer Fanatics, Innovate and Create, One Team, We Are All In, and Safety Leads to Success—serves as a guide to our teams and sets the expectations for every member.
These values are the cornerstone that brings us together, consistently reminding us of our mission and guiding all our efforts. We are unabashedly competitive and driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence. Every project, every challenge, and every opportunity is met with discipline, focus, and an uncompromising commitment to succeed.
Our path to excellence begins with it, commitment, and our team's goal of achieving customer fanatics. At Smartlink, you are empowered to make the right decisions, do your job well and bring something to the table no matter your position. This involves autonomy, responsibility, contribution, support, and growth.
This approach ensures that every team member feels valued and motivated to contribute their best, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
We look forward to having you join our TEAM if this opportunity is a great fit for you!
Job Summary:
The Data Center Material Logistics Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain and material flow for the project site. You will design and implement the logistics plan that ensures all materials—from bulk commodities to specialized equipment—are procured, received, tracked, and staged to meet aggressive construction schedules. You are responsible for optimizing site space, managing vendor relationships, and leading the logistics team to eliminate bottlenecks that could delay field production.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive site logistics plan, including designated delivery routes, off-loading zones, and strategic staging areas.
- Directly supervise and mentor the Material Logistics Technicians, ensuring they follow standardized procedures for receiving, inventorying, and delivering materials.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, suppliers, and freight carriers to coordinate delivery schedules and resolve high-level shipment discrepancies or damages.
- Oversee the site’s inventory management system, ensuring 100% accuracy between physical stock and digital records to prevent "stock-outs" or over-ordering.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Project Engineers to align material deliveries with the Master Project Schedule and "Just-In-Time" (JIT) delivery requirements.
- Manage the logistics budget, including costs related to material handling equipment rentals, temporary storage facilities, and third-party transport.
- Implement and enforce rigorous safety protocols for all material handling activities, including forklift operations, crane picks, and hazardous material storage.
- Analyze logistics data to identify trends, inefficiencies, or recurring vendor issues, and present performance reports to senior project leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Strategic Planning: Ability to look weeks ahead at the project schedule to anticipate material needs and site congestion.
- Leadership & Accountability: Taking ownership of the entire material lifecycle and holding both the internal team and external vendors to high standards.
- Spatial Intelligence: Expert ability to manage limited site footprints and organize storage to maximize efficiency and crew access.
- Communication: Ability to bridge the gap between office-based procurement and field-based installation teams.
- 5+ years of experience in construction logistics, warehouse management, or industrial supply chain operations.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage a diverse team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Advanced proficiency in Logistics Management Software (LMS), ERP systems, or Procore/BIM 360 logistics modules.
- Deep understanding of construction materials, lead times, and specialized handling requirements for MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) or structural components.
- Strong negotiation skills for managing vendor contracts and resolving delivery disputes.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and experience implementing site-wide safety programs.
- Physical Demands & Work Environment:Significant travel (>70%) is expected in association with performing this position.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. at a time is expected for this position.
- A valid driver’s license is expected for this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We are seeking a candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations.
The Operations Supervisor provides direction at a single location, leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.
In this role, Operations Supervisors will be bonus eligible based on their performance and location performance.
Senior Operations Supervisor could earn up to 12% of their base for Max Performance.
Opportunity Details: Schedule : Wednesday
- Saturday
- Hours : 6:00PM
- 6:00AM (Hours vary depending on business needs) Experience: Transportation management background, strong communicator, goal oriented, detail oriented, demonstrated leadership skills.
Supporting class A drivers Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure.
To learn more visit Position Summary: Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives.
Supervises most processes directly including people, systems, customer needs, equipment, etc.workforce and equipment scheduling.
Responsible for performance management of direct reports.
making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level.
Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary.
Major Responsibilities: People Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives Establish and sustain that performance standards are communicated that are specific and measurable Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards and provide coaching and counseling to associates Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and recognition Operations Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control Conduct team meetings Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations.
Assist in new associate training Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion Finance Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures such as tracking MPG, returns, damages, etc.
Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targets Safety Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are aligned with the location safety strategy Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures Conduct safety observations Growth / Customer Experience Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts Fleet/Assets Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet equipment Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained Work with Penske Truck Leasing to ensure schedule of preventative maintenance is complete Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Job Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership qualities with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to connect, build rapport and maintain solid relationships with associates, Company leadership, internal and external customers.
¬ Must have ability to work efficiently and independently with strong time management and organizational skills Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required Ability to manage through a problem, think critically, and make decisions independently Ability to drive process improvement and lead change Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s Degree preferred Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies.
With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.
Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain Job Family: Operations Address: 100 Sunport Lane Primary Location: US-FL-Orlando Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2602766
We are seeking a candidate to supervise drivers at one of our locations.
The Operations Supervisor provides direction at a single location, leading staff to ensure customer requirements are achieved while meeting our Penske goals and objectives.
Schedule: 4 day, 12-hour schedule (5:00PM
- 5:00AM) Supporting: 120 Drivers Experience: Transportation background, strong communicator, goal oriented, detail oriented, demonstrated leadership skills Salary: $56,200 – $74,500 and bonus eligible up to 12% of base salary.
In addition to your base salary, you will receive a bi-weekly shift differential of $205.00 because you are working a third shift ($5330.00 annually).
Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure.
To learn more visit Position Summary: Provide operational leadership to individual contributors and hourly workforce to ensure the execution of daily tasks and activities including driver deliveries, loading/unloading of trailers, and customer service operations in a manner consistent with company services and cost objectives.
Supervises most processes directly including people, systems, customer needs, equipment, etc.
Workforce and equipment scheduling.
Responsible for performance management of direct reports.
making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level.
Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary.
Major Responsibilities: People Establish and sustain that all supervisors and associates are trained and competent and understand how their work relates to the customers' business objectives Establish and sustain that performance standards are communicated that are specific and measurable Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance standards and provide coaching and counseling to associates Motivate and engage associates by focusing on team accomplishments and recognition Operations Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control Conduct team meetings Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch operations.
Assist in new associate training Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion Finance Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures such as tracking MPG, returns, damages, etc.
Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targets Safety Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are aligned with the location safety strategy Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures Conduct safety observations Growth / Customer Experience Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives and work to meet and exceed these expectations daily Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts Fleet/Assets Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet equipment Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment Work with vendors to ensure equipment is maintained Work with Penske Truck Leasing to ensure schedule of preventative maintenance is complete Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Job Qualifications: Demonstrated leadership qualities with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to connect, build rapport and maintain solid relationships with associates, Company leadership, internal and external customers.
¬ Must have ability to work efficiently and independently with strong time management and organizational skills Strong written/oral communication skills and the ability to actively listen are required Ability to manage through a problem, think critically, and make decisions independently Ability to drive process improvement and lead change Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required Must demonstrate ownership & responsibility to run the operation with a sense of urgency High School Diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s Degree preferred Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies.
With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske and its associates help businesses move forward by increasing visibility and driving down supply-chain costs.
Visit Penske Logistics to learn more.
Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain Job Family: Operations Address: 4201 Bagley Avenue Primary Location: US-MN-Faribault Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2602470
In a third-party logistics (3PL) environment, the Logistics Specialist is responsible for planning and coordinating transportation arrangements for clients’ cargo, including domestic deliveries and international shipments (air and sea freight). This role requires close communication with carriers, customs brokers, shipping lines, airlines, and customers to ensure timely, secure, compliant, and cost-effective delivery of goods to designated destinations. The position also involves handling import/export documentation, tracking shipment status, and responding promptly to unforeseen logistics issues to maintain high service quality.
General Responsibilities
- Plan and arrange domestic and international transportation operations, including truck dispatching, air freight, sea freight, and multimodal transport.
- Select and coordinate with appropriate carriers and logistics service providers based on customer requirements and cargo characteristics.
- Track and monitor shipment status through freight portals, TMS, WMS, or ERP systems to ensure real-time visibility and timely delivery.
- Prepare, review, and verify import/export documentation, including Bills of Lading (B/L), Air Waybills (AWB), commercial invoices, and packing lists.
- Coordinate customs clearance activities and ensure compliance with import/export regulations, including HS codes, required certificates, and clearance procedures.
- Actively communicate with customers, freight forwarders, carriers, and customs brokers to resolve shipment issues such as delays, damages, or customs holds.
- Escalate operational issues appropriately and proactively propose solutions to minimize business impact.
- Support logistics cost control, billing reconciliation, and transportation performance tracking (KPIs).
- Continuously improve logistics workflows, shipment tracking processes, and customer service quality.
Qualifications
- Education: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field.
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience in logistics, freight forwarding, transportation coordination, or 3PL operations.
- Hands-on experience with logistics or freight-forwarder operations, including shipment tracking and carrier coordination.
- Language Skills:
- Business-level English for email communication and shipping documentation.
- Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency required for coordination with stakeholders.
Skills & Systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and basic macros.
- Experience with ERP, WMS, TMS, or freight management systems.
- Familiar with freight portals and shipment tracking platforms.
- Strong documentation handling skills related to import/export and international shipping.
Knowledge
- Basic understanding of international logistics and freight forwarding operations.
- Familiar with HS codes, customs clearance processes, and required import/export certificates.
- Knowledge of international shipping terms and documents (Incoterms, B/L, AWB).
Soft Skills
- Strong negotiation and customer-service skills.
- Proactive problem-solver with the ability to manage multiple shipments and priorities.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Able to escalate issues appropriately while maintaining customer satisfaction.
Job Description
8901 - Corp Office West Crk - 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, Virginia, 23238
CarMax, the way your career should be!
About the Team
The primary responsibility of the Logistics Modeling team is to intelligently and efficiently plan how CarMax moves vehicles across its nationwide network. Each year, CarMax completes over 2 million vehicle moves, and our data scientists develop algorithms that determine which moves are executed by CarMax and which are handled by third-party logistics partners. For the moves CarMax completes, the team generates detailed plans specifying exactly which vehicles each driver will transport and when. To be successful, these plans must optimize efficiency while ensuring vehicles arrive on time to meet customer and operational needs.
What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities
Develop optimal planning strategies that meet both short and long term business objectives
- Leverage exceptional business knowledge, creativity, vision and analytic skills in order to lead the development of optimal logistics planning strategies
- Develop right optimization strategy given CarMax’s unique business model
- Leverage strong analytic communication skills to gain broad buy-in to planning strategies and goals at all levels of the organization
- Continuously improve our logistics strategy by delivering $10-25MM/yr of incremental value
Build a highly engaged team of 4-7 Data Scientists with the skills to implement our logistics strategies across millions of moves each year
- Create a rewarding and challenging environment designed to teach uniquely gifted analytic professionals how to become effective, value adding data scientists
- Leverage strong functional expertise in a quickly evolving field to ensure that team members have the right technology to meet today’s business needs.
- Set specific, actionable short and mid-term goals for each team member
- Challenge, develop & recognize team members when they achieve their goals
Lead the building of Artificial Intelligence to autonomously plan every move in an optimal way
- Leverage strong mathematics, statistics and technology skills (machine learning, Python, etc.) in order to lead the development of sophisticated planning models that autonomously implement our strategies
- Leverage strong computer science and software engineering skills in order to build software that (a) Calculates the optimal logistics plan for each move and (b) Delivers that plan to the logistics team in seconds
- Lead cross functional efforts to implement new models with IT and the field
- Apply exceptional experiment test and design skills in order to measure the business impact of different planning changes
Purpose of the Role
CarMax relies on algorithms to efficiently move vehicles across our network of 200+ stores, ensuring optimal routes, driver utilization, and on-time delivery while minimizing transportation costs. Doing so ensures that we have the right cars at the right prices at the right time and place to meet our customers’ needs. As we continue to innovate our business and shift more of our buying and selling online, we increasingly need to make these decisions quickly with less human intervention. Our team of data scientists plays a critical role in unlocking the business value from these innovations.
Qualifications and Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Undergraduate degree with exceptional academic performance in quantitative discipline (Statistics, Math, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering). Advanced Degree (Master’s/Ph.D.) is a plus.
- Mathematical, modeling, and reasoning skills in order to build complex planning models
- 4+ years’ experience in strategy, analytics and/or data science
- Proven ability to deliver business value by leveraging deep analytic skills in order to solve complex business problems
- Computer programming skills in order to turn the mathematical model into Artificial Intelligence
- Leadership skills necessary to build a highly engaged team and to work cross functionally to implement new logistics models and strategies
- Exceptional verbal, written, and listening skills necessary to (a) effectively manage their team, (b) listen and understand conflicting points of view on complex matters, (c) navigate through potential contentious situations that periodically occur in a change process, and (d) communicate complex ideas.
- Experience managing highly analytical projects and people.
Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the CarMax Technology Innovation Center (Richmond, VA) and associates will work onsite 5 days per week
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.
About CarMax
CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.
Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.
CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.
Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.
Independence Realty Trust is currently seeking a Logistics Coordinator for its design team in Louisville, KY. The Logistics Coordinator will manage projects from order creation to project completion and will be the point of contact for all orders, as it flows from order placement to installation and closing out of a project. The interior design team is fast paced and requires excellent time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills. You will be responsible for managing all logistical operations, while maintaining project timelines.
***Must be able to accommodate a hybrid work schedule and reside in or near Louisville, KY
Independence Realty Trust, Inc (NYSE: IRT) is a real estate investment trust that owns and operates Class A and Class B multifamily apartments. We’re currently managing over 36,000 apartment homes, 120+ communities, in over 30 markets and in 14 of the country’s most desirable states. IRT has a strong commitment to hiring the most talented industry professionals, which has resulted in record growth, making the Company one of the most respected and trusted within our industry.
Are you ready to join our team? To research us in more detail, visit purchasing operations related to design material orders from project handoff, from the design team Requirements We offer: Independence Realty Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, familial, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected classes.
Join our team as a Logistics Technician and help keep our lab moving! You'll handle shipments, support lab operations, manage inventory, and play a key part in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well‑organized facility.
About the Role
The Logistics Technician supports our daily logistics, inventory, and facility operations within a dynamic laboratory and office environment. This role ensures timely shipping and receiving, accurate inventory control, and safe, compliant handling of analytical samples and chemicals. You’ll partner closely with internal teams and external vendors to maintain organized storage systems, uphold ISO and GLP standards, and contribute to the overall functionality of our building systems. If you’re detail‑oriented, service‑minded, and enjoy varied, hands‑on work, this is a great opportunity to grow and make an impact.
What You’ll Do
Logistics & Material Handling
- Receive, inspect, document, and store all incoming shipments
- Prepare and ship outgoing products and materials, ensuring proper labeling, packaging, and documentation
- Maintain organized storage areas and accurate inventory records
- Track product movement and maintain chain-of-custody documentation per ISO requirements
- Update logistics dashboards to reflect real‑time inventory and project status
Facilities Support
- Support day‑to‑day laboratory operations, including equipment monitoring and movement/disposal of test units
- Assist with workspace setups, reconfigurations, and event support
Vendor & Supply Coordination
- Schedule and coordinate deliveries and pick-ups with vendors and contractors
- Monitor supply levels and assist with restocking laboratory and building materials
- Report vendor performance issues to management
Analytical Sample Handling
- Receive, inspect, document, and store analytical samples
- Maintain sample traceability and support contamination-prevention
- Check and document acceptance criteria (e.g., temperature, pH, turbidity)
- Safely dispose of expired analytical samples
Safety & Compliance
- Follow OSHA, company safety procedures, ISO, and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines
- Participate in emergency preparedness drills and support building security
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and hazard‑free across the facility and lab spaces
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred
- At least one year of chemistry coursework with lab experience
- 1–3 years of experience in logistics, shipping/receiving, or facility operations
- Familiarity with project management tools and the ability to maintain accurate logistics records
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs and operate material handling equipment (dollies, pallet jacks), with or without reasonable accommodation
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A mission-driven environment that supports scientific and operational excellence
- Hands‑on work with real impact across laboratory and facility operations
- Opportunities to grow your skills in logistics, laboratory support, and compliance
- A collaborative team that values organization, safety, and proactive problem-solving
Supervises most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling.
Responsible for making corrective action and disciplinary decisions up to written warning level.
Involved in the hiring process and customer meetings as necessary.
Reviews truck runs based on location of accounts, volume, costs, customer requirements and private fleet utilization.
Review daily orders for additional private fleet opportunities based on above requirements.
Schedule: Sunday
- Thursday, 7:00AM
- 4:30PM Supporting: Supervisor team of 5 and 65 Drivers Experience: People focused, operationally minded, strong communication skills, safety mindset, continuous improvement, goal oriented, detail oriented, demonstrated leadership skills Salary: $72,500 – $94,00 and bonus eligible up to 12% of base salary Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure.
To learn more visit Major Responsibilities: People: -Communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable, Interview hourly associates and provide recommendations for hire, Monitor attendance, productivity, and other performance markers and provide counseling and/or recognition to associates as needed.
Operations: -Supervise logistics operations including customer service, freight loading and unloading, dispatch and proper documentation and procedure control, Evaluate and recommend changes in preferred work methods to increase productivity of dispatch/warehouse operations.
Assist in new associate training, Provide relief coverage for operational duties when associates utilize time-off or are absent from the shift, Have a thorough working knowledge of the site's operating systems in order to ensure operational compliance and correct exception resolution, Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate fashion.
Finance: -Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures such as inventory accuracy and control, returns, damages, etc, Understand the relationship between decision-making and profitability, Closely manage associates' working hours and activities to minimize overtime and to meet or exceed productivity targets.
Safety: -Ensure day-to-day management and associate activities are in alignment with the location safety strategy, Provide associates with communication, training, feedback, and direction to ensure safe performance, Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and company policies and procedures.
Growth / Customer Experience: -Understand the location-specific customer goals & objectives, Ensure the customer knows that we are committed to helping them meet their objectives, Determine areas that could benefit from Continuous Improvement efforts.
Fleet/Assets: -Properly plan work assignments to ensure effective use of fleet/warehouse equipment, Work with hourly associates to ensure they understand safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: -2
- 4 years related functional experience -High School Diploma or equivalent required -Bachelors Degree preferred -Strong written/oral communication and organizational skills are required -Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required -Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job -Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening required.
Physical Requirements: -The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit.
The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics Penske Logistics engineers state-of-the-art transportation, warehousing and freight management solutions that deliver powerful business results for market-leading companies.
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Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain Job Function: Logistics & Supply Chain Job Family: Operations Address: 1200 N Kirk Rd Primary Location: US-IL-Batavia Employer: Penske Logistics LLC Req ID: 2602813
Senior Logistics Reporting Specialist
Job Description:
The Sr. Logistics Reporting Specialist is responsible for playing a leadership role in helping to define our reporting strategy. In this role you will effectively partner with logistics leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to understand their data and reporting needs and translate requirements into visual reports and dashboards. The Sr. Logistics Reporting Specialist will perform their job duties without supervision and is expected to perform real-time operational or strategic decision making without supervision when appropriate. Responsibilities include providing creative and structured analysis to identify performance improvement opportunities and the ability to communicate findings clearly across the organization, as well as assisting and mentoring “junior” Reporting Specialist.
Description:
- Partners closely with leadership team to develop and execute reporting strategy and roadmap.
- Provides guidance and training to new team members on execution of roles of responsibilities.
- Provides subject matter expertise to help define roles & responsibilities with critical stakeholders such as IT.
- Works unsupervised to manage projects with logistics partners including outlining business requirements, managing expectations, and prioritizing projects based on judgement of what provides most urgent need to business.
- Develops reports and dashboards that track logistics performance as well as create sophisticated models that forecast future KPI’s.
- Provides context to performance through standardized and documented definition of KPIs in collaboration with business partners.
- Scopes, develops, and defines mechanisms for gathering data used to measure performance.
- Effectively monitors and manages the repository of reports without consultation from supervisor, when appropriate.
- Conducts initial analysis and develops insights for reports, as well as assists newer team members with conducting their analyses.
- Trains newer team members on business knowledge, technical skills, and project management, as well as provides close support and mentorship for 1-3 months after a new hire onboards.
- Supports ad hoc operational data requests and reporting.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline reporting distribution and makes recommendations to supervisors or managers on how to improve processes.
Minimum Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in an analytical role such as Reporting, Business Analysis, or Data Analytics; Knowledge of the basic principles of data modeling, data engineering, and data visualization.
- Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree (preferred) in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business, or Finance.
- Technology aptitude (Excel, SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Microsoft Power Automate).
- Experience in supply chain, operations, analytics, finance or related field a plus.
- Comfortable working with large datasets exceeding 10 million rows using various tools resources available.
- Strong attention to detail to recognize patterns and inconsistencies in data.
This position has a starting salary range of $83,100.00 to $106,000.00 per year. Actual starting pay is determined by a number of factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. This position is eligible for an annual incentive.
