Corporate Logistics Manager

About the role

Preferred location: Warren, OH, or corporate location in West Chester, Ohio. Responsible for corporate logistics activities on national and local levels.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence across all logistics functions.
• Develop and execute corporate logistics strategies, such as TIVE, that support operational goals, enhance service performance, and drive cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Analyze transportation and logistics data to identify opportunities that streamline operations, improve efficiency, and reduce overall freight costs.
• Lead initiatives to improve delivery performance, reduce operational risks, and enhance overall supply chain efficiency.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Accounting, Procurement, Engineering, Sales, and Operations to align logistics activities with business objectives.
• Standardize logistics processes across all locations to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency; identify process gaps and implement corrective improvements.
• Develop and manage logistics budgets, forecasts, and cost‑saving programs, partnering with plant locations and carriers to ensure freight spend stays within budgeted targets.
• Prepare and present logistics performance reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends, issues, and improvement actions.
• Lead monthly and quarterly freight review meetings with plant leadership to align performance expectations, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage FTL, LTL, and small‑package transportation operations, ensuring service reliability, optimized routing, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and all regulatory requirements by overseeing freight documentation accuracy, proper record retention, and coordination with plant teams.
• Manage relationships with carriers, brokers, and third‑party logistics providers, while building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and plant operations.
• Negotiate and manage carrier contracts, rates, service levels, and long‑term agreements to secure optimal pricing, reliability, and performance.
• Provide guidance, training, auditing, and ongoing support to the plants to ensure consistent execution of logistics procedures and corporate standards.
• Monitor carrier performance using KPIs and develop logistics performance reports that support informed, data‑driven decision‑making.
• Oversee import and export logistics, coordinating with customs partners and regulatory agencies to ensure compliant, timely cross‑border movements and accurate documentation.
• Coordinate domestic and international machinery moves, ensuring appropriate planning, carrier selection, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the freight claims process and oversee freight‑related credits to ensure accuracy, timely resolution, and improved transportation performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational needs, business objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1–2-year time span.
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Ability to travel up to 40%.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience.

Work environment

Office / Facility

Benefits

• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts and Life Insurance)
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Incentive
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Certification Reimbursement Program
• Community Service Day