Logistics Lead

Cypress HCM Fort Mill, SC Open

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Cypress HCM is looking for Logistics Lead in Fort Mill, SC.
This local job opportunity with ID 3639413403 is live since 2026-04-15 16:49:11.
Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing logistics team focused on accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
Manage end-to-end international inbound logistics, including ocean and air freight bookings, scheduling, routing, and tracking for imported components supporting U.S. manufacturing operations.
Oversee U.S. domestic transportation for inbound raw materials and outbound finished goods, including OTR, LTL, and FTL shipments.
Partner with purchasing to negotiate competitive pricing and service agreements with freight carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL providers.
Work closely with customs compliance and trade teams to ensure timely customs clearance, accurate documentation, duty compliance, and adherence to U.S. import/export regulations.
Maintain centralized shipment visibility across inbound ocean, air, and domestic freight, providing timely updates to procurement, planning, warehouse, production, and finance teams.
Monitor carrier performance, on-time delivery, transit times, and freight costs, while proactively resolving delays, disruptions, and claims.
Develop and track logistics KPIs, including freight cost per unit, on-time delivery, transit time variance, documentation accuracy, and overall logistics efficiency.
Prepare monthly logistics performance reports by transportation mode, highlighting trends, cost variances, service issues, and process improvement opportunities.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce logistics costs, improve efficiency, eliminate waste, and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and transportation best practices.
Coordinate cross-functionally with planning, procurement, warehouse, production, and finance to align logistics execution with manufacturing schedules and inventory goals.

Required Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, reporting, budgeting, and data analysis.
Experience with logistics systems, transportation management systems, and shipment tracking tools.
Strong knowledge of international shipping terms and processes, including FOB, CIF, DDP, EXW, ocean freight, air freight, customs clearance, and trade compliance.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, shipments, and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Preferred Traits

Detail-oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.
Self-motivated and results-driven with the ability to work independently.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive accountability.
Collaborative and effective in cross-functional environments.
Adaptable to shifting production schedules, supply chain disruptions, and changing business needs.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, freight management, or a related area.
Experience in procurement, logistics buying, or carrier/vendor management preferred.
Background in high-volume manufacturing environments, ideally in solar, renewable energy, high-tech, or industrial manufacturing.
Experience supporting U.S.-based manufacturing operations with high volumes of imported components strongly preferred.
Experience in startup, high-growth, or rapidly scaling environments preferred.
Familiarity with Lean principles, continuous improvement, total cost of ownership, and process optimization.
Experience working with international suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and domestic carriers.

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