Logistics Manager

Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing domestic and international logistics operations to ensure products move safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. This position oversees transportation strategy, carrier management, freight negotiations, import/export compliance, logistics budgeting, KPI reporting, continuous improvement, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV.
• Lead all domestic and international transportation operations, including ocean, air, parcel, LTL, FTL, and expedited freight.
• Develop logistics strategies that improve service levels, increase efficiency, and reduce transportation costs.
• Negotiate domestic and international freight contracts, carrier agreements, and transportation rates.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, HTS classifications, and Incoterms.
• Owning transportation budgets, analyze freight spend, and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop and monitor logistics KPIs including on-time delivery, freight cost, transit time, claims, and carrier scorecards.
• Provide executive reporting and recommendations to the Sr. Director of Operations.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement projects across logistics and distribution.
• Develop and maintain logistics SOPs and standard work across all facilities.
• Partner with Purchasing to improve inbound freight and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, and Order Management to support production schedules and customer commitments.
• Participate in forecasting, S2OP, demand planning, and capacity planning activities.
• Support new product launches by creating transportation and distribution plans.
• Review freight invoices, manage claims, and ensure billing accuracy.
• Evaluate transportation systems and automation opportunities.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop logistics team members.
• Establish team goals, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Serve as the escalation point for critical shipping, customs, and delivery issues.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field
• 5+ years of logistics and transportation experience
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Extensive experience with international freight, freight negotiation, customs documentation, career management, and import/export compliance
• Experience with ERP systems (Netsuite preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Priorities

• APICS, CLTD, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certification
• Experience in manufacturing or electronics
• Knowledge of HTS classifications, duty optimization, and global trade compliance

Work Environment

The usual work environment is typical of an office environment.