Persistent Systems is seeking a Temporary Manager of Warehouse and Logistics to join our world class manufacturing and production operations team in our Manhattan, NYC offices.  The Manager of Warehouse and Logistics will be responsible for directing a team of warehouse associates in inventory control, transportation, materials handling, plus the strategic forward and reverse supply chain plan to ensure the on-time delivery of goods and smooth execution of logistics-related operations.   

Position Responsibilities 

• Reports to the Director of Operations
• Plan and oversee outbound logistics, including on-site and off-site warehouse inventory, and the transportation of finished goods
• Plan and allocate resources for picking and shipping processes, policies and procedures
• Coach, mentor, counsel, monitor, mitigate negative situations and appraise the job results of staff
• Monitor and uphold inventory accuracy through the cycle count process, investigation of variances, and annual physical inventories
• Monitor and plan for future capacity scalability
• Responsible for managing the department’s KPI’s, reporting visual controls and status to management
• Collaborate with inter-department stakeholders to perform assessments on strategic logistic opportunities

Minimum Qualifications 

• Relevant business degree in logistics or supply chain management or related field
• Prior experience as a manager/supervisor with a proven 5 years in logistics or operations 
• Knowledge of safety, legal, and handling procedures of product; International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods, The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)  
• Understanding of the Lean Six Sigma methodology known as DMAIC and continuous improvement processes
• Experience with management software tools (ERP/MRP/SAP), which integrate business processes like finance, manufacturing, and supply chain management
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain a United States security clearance

Preferred Qualifications  

• Proficiency in sourcing, bidding, and contract negotiation
• Lean Six Sigma certified (Green Belt or higher)
• APICS (CPIM) Certified

This is a temporary contract role offering $70 - $85 an hour for a four month temporary position.  

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.