Assistant Manager - Supply Chain Operation & Logistics (On-Site)

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Operational Support

• Serve as the primary backup to the General Manager; lead the DC in their absence.
• Work closely with 3PL leadership to forecast labor needs, align daily workflow, and uphold productivity expectations.
• Partner with Customer Service, IT, Quality, Purchasing, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth daily operations.

Continuous Improvement & Performance

• Support and lead initiatives that reduce cost, improve workflow efficiency, and increase order accuracy.
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions with 3PL partners and internal teams.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Execution & Problem Solving

• Oversee key warehouse processes, including inbound/outbound operations, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and returns.
• Investigate issues such as mis‑ships, system discrepancies, or product quality concerns; implement corrective actions quickly.
• Lead critical DC administrative tasks such as reporting of inbound receipts, ensuring availability of warehouse supplies, coordination with building vendors, and   document preparation for exports, cross-docks and factory direct shipments.
• Support special projects such as warehouse reorganization, layout improvements, and process changes.

What Makes You Successful

• 3+ years of experience in supply chain, warehousing, or DC operations (3PL experience a plus).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence in a 3PL‑managed environment.
• Analytical mindset with a drive to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Comfortable managing priorities in a fast‑paced, hands-on operational environment.

Qualifications

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.

Education & Experience:

•         Bachelor’s degree preferred

•         3-5 years working experience in either Supply Chain oriented or Warehouse Distribution environment

•         Combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of Bachelor’s degree

•         Experience in the Optical Industry preferred

•         Familiarity with commercial invoice formats & import/export procedures

•         Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus

•         Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, MS Excel and Powerpoint) is required