Logistics Manager - viaPhoton
Naperville, IL 60563
About the Job
About the job
Are you passionate about turning ideas into reality, embracing ownership, and working at the forefront of connectivity? Join viaPhoton and be part of a culture that thrives on fearless innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth, where learning, unlearning, and relearning are part of the journey.
This dynamic role offers significant ownership and responsibility. We’re looking for individuals who excel in environments where their contributions make an impact, are hungry to learn, and are energized by meaningful work that drives company growth while accelerating their career. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
Who We Are
We are changing the norm by being customer focused, technology led.
viaPhoton is on an ambitious mission to revolutionize how critical digital infrastructure is manufactured and deployed. Best-in-class data centers and telecom providers need fiber optic solutions delivered in weeks, not months—whether that’s for AI infrastructure, 5G networks, or next-generation broadband. We’re reimagining fiber optic manufacturing for the AI era. Manufacturing is no longer just an operations challenge, but an automation and speed-to-market problem that customers urgently need solved. In less than 5 years, we’ve grown to a team of over 150, and have added top cloud service providers to our growing customer base. We have only just gotten started -- our ambition is to become the market leader of the $40+ BN connectivity industry.
We seek candidates who will be culture contributors and who align with our core values:
- Fearless Innovation we are pioneers unafraid to change the norm in relentless pursuit of better
- Forward Together we believe that when we work together toward a collective goal, we all succeed
- Integrity Over Everything we believe in long term relationships and doing what is right, always
- Nimble, Always we are solutions obsessed, move fast, and stay nimble
- Be the Bar we set our own standard of excellence and hold ourselves to it
What You Will Do
- Develop and implement logistics strategies to meet production and delivery deadlines while optimizing resources.
- Collaborate with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless coordination across the supply chain.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment to avoid shortages or overstock.
- Analyze logistics performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to enhance efficiency.
- Manage relationships with carriers, freight providers, and other external partners to ensure reliable and cost-effective transportation services.
- Oversee logistics staff, providing training, mentoring, and leadership to drive team performance.
- Generate reports on logistics metrics and provide recommendations for process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with all regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline operations and reduce costs.
- Additional duties upon request
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
- Proven experience in logistics, supply chain, or transportation management, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of logistics software (e.g., Odoo, SAP, Oracle) and industry best practices.
- Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Why Join Us
- Cutting-Edge Technology – Opportunities to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.
- Professional Development – We’re committed to your growth, offering resources, career development, and a culture where your voice is heard.
- Fun Team Environment – Monthly team bonding events, free lunches, and activities to keep us connected.
- Flexible Paid Time Off – Take time when you need it, with PTO that grows over time plus 10 paid holidays, including two floating holidays to use at your discretion.
- 401(k) Match – we offer up company match to help you plan for your future.
- Benefits Overview-- To view our comprehensive benefits package, https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:va6c2:b92ca5c6-b955-470d-9841-5399b934b507