Logistics Manager

Job Overview

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Logistics Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to manage the Logistics planning and operations for our DoD client which include working with the project team to select equipment that requires procurement, identifying equipment needed for training events, and coordinating with freight forwarders to pick up, ship, and deliver equipment for overseas training events.

• Gathers and analyzes data on product plans and project objectives. Provides tracking, status reports, and logistics plans to support and ensure distribution and delivery commitments for manufacturing or servicing of products, equipment, and systems

• Develops policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure quality and cost control.

• Conducts distribution and network studies, monitors, inventory, and analyzes requirements in order to develop strategies to achieve or improve desired results.

• Works with Task Order Manager and Training Manager to identify equipment items that need to be procured

• Work with Task Order Manager and Training Manager to identify equipment that needs to be pulled from the warehouse and shipped overseas to support each training event.

• Responsible for warehouse operations.

• Develops shipping schedules.

• Forecast shipping lead times.

• Negotiating pickup of equipment from warehouse, customs clearance and delivery for overseas training events with Freight Forwarder subcontractors.

• Management of the freight forwarding contracts (Functionally).

• Manages annual inventory of the warehouse for property reporting (compiles report)

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• Bachelors degree and 15+ years of related professional experience in warehouse management and logistics.

• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

• Experience with government property management processes and procedures

• Comprehensive knowledge of Logistics and freight forwarding processes, as well as a thorough knowledge of industry practices.

• Knowledge of warehouse operations including inventory control

• Knowledge of quality, safety, and health guidelines for warehouse operations.

• Proven ability to perform in a supervisory capacity.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Requires the ability to communicate clearly, conduct presentations to the warehouse team and interface effectively with a diverse group of professional trainers and planners.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work with field personnel in a tactful and effective manner.

• Computer proficiency with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Products, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.

• Strong attention to detail.

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We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle! Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
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