Logistics Manager – Dothan AL
Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
The Logistics Manager leads and coordinates logistics operations and is responsible for inventory management, product distribution across the U.S., and transportation optimization through full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), and parcel carriers. Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including U.S. Customs, TTB, C-TPAT, and Free Trade Zone requirements. Supports ongoing network expansion, including future OTP product distribution and additional third-party warehouse operations.
Your ‘day to day’
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Lead and oversee logistics, transportation, warehousing, and distribution operations to ensure efficient and cost-effective product delivery.
- Partner with Customer Service, Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Accounting to support business objectives and customer needs.
- Manage and develop Logistics, Warehouse, and Traffic teams, ensuring daily shipping targets are achieved.
- Coordinate transportation schedules, carrier assignments, and warehouse dock activities to support changing business demands.
- Monitor inventory levels across multiple warehouse locations and align inventory strategies with production and customer requirements.
- Direct inbound and outbound freight operations, including domestic and international shipments.
- Negotiate carrier and transportation rates to optimize service and reduce costs.
- Resolve transportation, shipping, and customer service issues while minimizing operational disruptions.
- Manage shipping performance, inventory accuracy, and order fulfillment to meet productivity and service goals.
- Analyze logistics data and evaluate transportation strategies to drive continuous improvement and cost savings.
- Ensure shipment accuracy, customer-specific labeling requirements, and compliance with service expectations.
- Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, including TTB, U.S. Customs, Foreign Trade Zone, C-TPAT, ISO, and other governmental requirements.
- Support ocean freight operations and international supply chain activities.
- Lead staffing, training, performance management, and workforce planning to support fluctuating shipping volumes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, customer service, and operational performance.
Who we’re looking for:
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Bachelor's degree or 7+ years of relevant experience.
- 7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
- Proven leadership experience in logistics, manufacturing, and shipping operations.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and decision-making skills.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, project management, and transportation/cost optimization practices.
- Proficiency with manufacturing systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Annual Base Salary Range: $108,000 - $135,000
What’s ‘nice to have’
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (required)
What we offer
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We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, and much more!
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Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
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Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
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Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
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Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.
PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees.
PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.
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