Logistics Manager Jobs

Title: Logistics Manager

Location: Orlando, Florida

Job Code: LM-2023

Job Link: SEARCH Job Postings - Direct Applications

Position Information

SEARCH has an immediate opening for a full-time experienced Logistics Manager to join our Logistics team. This position is based out of our Orlando, FL SEARCH office. This role will collaborate with our Logistics team to successfully deploy our crews, vehicles, and equipment out to projects, while assisting in the evaluation and improvement of existing standard operating procedures.

This is a full-time, exempt role. We provide a flexible work environment, a professional and collaborative atmosphere, and a wide range of projects and opportunities for our staff. SEARCH offers a competitive total compensation package with strong health and wellness and retirement plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, 10 paid holidays per year, and unlimited paid time off (PTO). Pay is commensurate with education and experience.

Essential Duties And Functions

• Coordinate and review scheduled arrangements, as needed, for success of the project
• Other duties, as assigned
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and best practices
• Lead efforts to incorporate new/modern logistics, equipment maintenance, and inventory concepts and tools into existing systems
• Supervise populating the weekly field and lab schedule
• Oversee logistics team on projects, including schedule, travel, vehicle, vehicle maintenance, inventory, and equipment logistics for all field staff and management
• Provide high-quality, timely support to internal staff and external clients
• Maintain and update electronic records and databases
• Manage the implementation of new processes and/or the modifications to existing procedures to improve efficiency and performance
• Assist with on-boarding of new staff
• Organization of project needs and implementations
• Ensure accuracy of assigned travel arrangements to the proper project for billing and project tracking
• Provide comprehensive financial monitoring, including approving and executing routine travel and logistics-related payments, and managing a corporate credit card

Requirements

Qualifications

• Detail oriented, organized, and able to work well on simultaneous tasks
• Ability to travel if required
• Ability to offer guidance and support around flexible schedules
• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation
• Ability to adjust to changing schedules and project needs
• At least five (5) years of high-volume logistics experience. Ideally this experience is multidisciplinary in most of the following areas: scheduling, travel booking, fleet management, maintenance, inventory, and equipment logistics
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in modern logistical systems and procedures
• Strong leadership and motivational skills in directing logistical teams
• Experience or ability to develop and implement logistical policies, guidelines, and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Airline and Lodging booking experience, negotiating rates and travel programs
• Understanding of the Cultural Resource Management (CRM) industry (firms, clients, contracts, new research, and projects) at the regionwide, nationwide, and worldwide level
• Project Management background/knowledge

Application Requirements

• Resume
• References
• Cover letter
• Please send all inquiries to [email protected]

Other Important Need-to-Know Information

• SEARCH is an Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
• Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States
• Pay will be commensurate with education and experience
• Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory verification of criminal, education, driving, and/or employment background checks as well as passing results from a pre-employment drug screen
• This position will report to, and work in tandem with, our COO.
• SEARCH 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
• SEARCH is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where a variety of backgrounds, cultures, orientations, ideas, and talents can flourish
• This position is based out of the Orlando, FL office.
• This position will require flexible availability outside of standard working hours to resolve logistics issues/questions from team when appropriate.

About SEARCH:

Overland and underwater, SEARCH is an archaeology firm that deploys the full spectrum of cultural heritage services worldwide. SEARCH2O, its maritime program, is at the forefront of historic shipwreck and submerged pre-contact archaeology, paleolandscape reconstruction, and deep-water archaeology. SEARCH’s staff are cultural resources industry leaders, pioneers, and subject matter experts across 45 Market, Regional, and Research Sectors. Since 1993, SEARCH has completed more than 4,500 commercial and government projects in 48 US states, 6 US territories, and 36 countries spanning 7 continents and 4 oceans. By integrating science, technology, and creativity, SEARCH harnesses the power of the past to advance the projects, places, and people it serves.

For more information about SEARCH, please visit www.searchinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Benefits
SEARCH Compensation and Benefits include:

• Merit-Based Raises, Bonuses, and Promotions
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Emergency Travel Assistance
• SEARCH-provided Long-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-subsidized Group Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage)
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays (10)
• Employee Assistance Program
• SEARCH-provided Short-Term Disability Insurance
• SEARCH-provided Group Term Life Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Per Diem (for overnight travel)
• Voluntary Life Insurance