The Edge Group

Lead and manage logistics and dispatch teams to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective transportation operations while maintaining high customer service standards. | Bachelor's degree preferred, 10+ years logistics/transportation management experience with 5+ years leadership, strong problem-solving, communication, and familiarity with logistics software and regulations. | Director of Logistics Houston, TX Our client, an industry leader in freight transportation services, is seeking a Director of Logistics. With a focus on exceptional customer service and operational excellence, this role is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for the logistics function of the company. This Director oversees a team of twelve professionals located throughout Texas, including the Dispatcher and Pusher teams. These teams perform dispatch, load planning, routing, customer coordination, and customer service. Additionally, this leader will drive continuous improvement and ensure the team is operating effectively with efficient scheduling, routing, and coordination of deliveries to maximize operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of service quality and adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Responsibilities: • Lead a team of dispatchers, logistics, and operations personnel, providing guidance, critical thinking, process improvement, training, and performance evaluations to ensure high levels of productivity and morale while also communicating across departments and with upper management. • Oversee daily dispatch operations to ensure loads are scheduled, routed, and executed on time in a cost-effective and efficient manner. • Manager customer relationships, including understanding their delivery needs, addressing inquiries in a timely manner and resolving issues related to scheduling and deliveries with a high level of customer service. • Ensure all operations comply with federal and state regulations, including DOT guidelines and company policies. • Utilize logistics software (PCS TMS) to develop and implement effective prioritization and routing strategies that minimize costs and maximize delivery efficiency. • Foster driver engagement and trust while demonstrating the confidence to push back or course-correct when operational or compliance issues arise. • Monitor and analyze logistics KPIs, such as delivery times, route optimization, equipment operating ratio, company beneficial miles driven, and driver performance, implementing improvements as necessary. • Continuously monitor demand and proactively rebalance fleet resources across regions to align capacity with customer needs. • Assist in the development and management of the logistics budget, identifying areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements. • Quickly address and resolve operational challenges, such as vehicle breakdowns or route changes, to minimize disruptions. • Develop and implement logistics policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. • Stay updated on industry trends and best practices, implementing innovative solutions to enhance operational performance. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. • Minimum of 10 years of experience in logistics or transportation management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Proven track record of building and leading high-performing logistics or dispatch teams. • Ability to effectively manage remote teams located in Robstown and Jourdanton, Texas • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills. • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership. • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making. • Familiarity with logistics management software, GPS tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite. • Thorough understanding of transportation regulations and safety standards. • Must be on-call as needed

Manage and track capital expenditure projects including coordination of resources, cost tracking, compliance, and documentation. | 6+ years project management with capital expenditures, bachelor’s degree, 3+ years manufacturing experience in food/pharmaceutical/chemical, proficiency in project management software and MS Office, and willingness to travel. | Manager Capital Projects, Manufacturing Houston, TX Our client, a global manufacturer of nutraceuticals, is seeking a Manager Capital Projects for their human health ingredients manufacturing facility based in Houston, TX. This project manager will track, execute and summarize all aspects of capital expenditure projects including deadlines, responsibilities and progress. Primary responsibilities: • Proactively use resources to quickly and thoroughly learn about new products. • Coordinate internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects. • Analyze variances against plan to assess trends as well as areas not on track. • Employ strong leadership skills to organize and lead staff and suppliers. • Responsible for coordination of all technical activities on assigned projects. • Conduct cost analyses, estimating and tracking project costs. • Ensure compliance with regulations, standards and best practices. • Review, approve and provide necessary documentation for invoicing in a timely manner. • Ability to prioritize tasks using excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Advise any needed updates on project management software. Requirements: • 6+ years project management experience with capital expenditures. • Bachelor’s degree required; Engineering degree is a plus. • 3+ years in food, pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing. • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. • Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate when appropriate. • Proficient with project management software. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time within the US and overseas.

Analyze sales forecasts, production capacity, and inventory to support production cycles and collaborate with supply chain teams to optimize planning processes. | Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years in demand planning or supply chain analytics, advanced Excel skills, knowledge of SAP or BI tools, strong analytical and presentation skills, and willingness to travel. | Senior Analyst, Sales and Operations Planning Farmington Hills, MI Our client, a global automotive manufacturer and supplier, is hiring a Senior Analyst, Sales and Operations Planning based out of their Farmington Hills, MI office. This position will be responsible for the continuous improvement of the company’s sales and operations processes through the alignment between demand, supply and financial goals utilizing forecast, insight and analysis. Responsibilities: • Generate and analyze sales forecasts, production capacity and inventory levels and make necessary recommendations to support production cycles • Collaborate with Supply Chain Managers and Master Schedulers to lead downstream planning processes at plants and other production sites • Monitor key metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns and service level performance • Identify supply and demand gaps and support department scenario planning to address constraints or overages • Prepare data-driven reports, dashboards and summaries for management team • Support development and maintenance of sales and operations tools and systems as well as assisting with master data integrity in planning systems to ensure accuracy Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business analytics, finance or related field • 4+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics or sales and operations related roles • Advanced knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and supply chain concepts • Demonstrated analytical, complex problem-solving and financial modeling skills • Strong proficiency with advanced Excel skills required, experience with planning tools such as SAP or business intelligence tools such as Power BI and Tableau preferred • Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership • Advanced organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Fulfill travel requirements to plants and offices as necessary (approximately 20% travel)