Supply Chain Logistics Lead

About The Company

Built on a foundation of integrity, respect, and commitment, JPI stands out as one of the most active real estate developers and builders in the nation.  For more than 35 years, JPI has designed and developed communities with best-in-class homes and amenities. JPI is committed to data-driven management and continuous improvement. Its team of experts utilizes data – including unparalleled market research, proven business processes, and proprietary models – to ensure that every decision is strategic, focused, and produces exceptional multifamily communities with the best risk-adjusted returns. More than just great communities, JPI is focused on leaving a lasting impact on the communities where we build and is continually committed to “Building What Matters.”  JPI operates as a subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry, which is recognized as one of the largest home builders in the United States.

About The Job

JPI has an exciting opportunity for a Logistics Lead to join our Supply Chain team located in Dallas, TX.

The Supply Chain Logistics Lead is accountable for managing and overseeing the end-to-end submittal and material procurement coordination process across active projects.

This role leads the Supply Chain Logistics function, ensures operational execution is completed effectively by Specialists and offshore support teams, and maintains alignment with procurement, construction schedules, and risk mitigation objectives.

The Lead is responsible for planning work, resolving escalations, maintaining dashboards and performance metrics, managing offshore resources, writing and updating SOPs, structuring the department, and reporting performance to senior leadership.

This position is accountable for results, process innovation, and continuous improvement.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Submittal & Material Oversight

• Oversee the full lifecycle of submittals and material coordination across assigned portfolio.
• Ensure Specialists execute workflows accurately and in alignment with project schedules.
• Serve as escalation point for delayed approvals, procurement risks, or consultant bottlenecks.
•  Ensure procurement readiness aligns with buyout milestones and construction sequencing.

OPC Schedule Governance

• Ensure Specialists are consistently statusing all submittal and material procurement items against the OPC schedule across assigned projects.
• Review and validate schedule alignment on a recurring basis to confirm accuracy and completeness of reporting.
• Ensure risks, delays, and long-lead exposures are properly identified, escalated, and communicated to the Project and Technical teams in a timely manner.
• Drive cross-functional discussions to resolve schedule-impacting issues and protect construction milestones.

Department Leadership & Structure

• Lead and manage Supply Chain Logistics Specialists.
• Manage offshore support team and allocate workload effectively.
• Structure departmental processes and workload distribution to maintain efficiency.
• Develop and update Submittal and Material Procurement SOPs.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain dashboards and key performance indicators.
• Track approval cycle times, procurement readiness, and risk trends.
• Report performance metrics to Supply Chain Director and senior management.
• Drive process improvements and standardization across the Logistics vertical.

Technology and Software Proficiency

• Procore
• Sage
• Airtable
• Microsoft Suite

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in construction operations, procurement, logistics, or project coordination.
• Prior leadership or team management experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, reporting, and process development skills.
• Proficient in one or more of the following software applications namely Procore, Sage, Airtable, and Microsoft Suite.
• Act as a representative and advocate of JPI’s culture and guiding principles.
• Maintain full-time, in-person collaboration (Monday–Friday).
• Demonstrate leadership presence and cross-functional alignment.

Education, Work Experience, & Physical Requirements

• Leadership and accountability
• Strategic thinking
• Process development
• Risk management
• Executive-level communication

Why work for us?
 

We have a 35-year track record of developing multifamily communities with responsibility, accountability, and integrity.  Our stated purpose is to:

• Transform Building

• Enhance Communities

• Improve Lives

 

JPI has an ambitious and exciting vision for how we will achieve this, which makes for a positive and dynamic work environment, with many opportunities for personal development and growth.  As well as our highly competitive offering of compensation and benefits, we are committed to:

• Transformative careers in a transformative company

• Comprehensive training and development

• Promotion from within at all levels of the organization

• Borderless Careers, based on performance, potential, and personal ambition

Industry Recognition

• NMHC - #1 Fastest Growing Developer; #2 Fastest Growing Building; #8 Largest National Developer; # 11 Largest National Builder

• Real Page – Most active multifamily developer in DFW for the past 8 years

• Dallas Business Journal Best Places to Work – 2023

• Dallas Business Journal – Largest DFW Real Estate Developers - #11

JPI offers associates a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more, including:

• Competitive Bonus Program

• 4 Weeks PTO for All New Associates (Pro-Rated by Hire Date)

• 11 Holidays and 8 Early Release Days

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match (Up to 5% Match)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Volunteer Time

• Tuition Assistance

• Phone Reimbursement

• Associate Referral Bonuses