Logistics Manager
Patrick Industries, Inc. · Elkhart, IN · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Partner with Business Units to guide and support fleet management operations, including leasing, maintenance, fuel programs, and lifecycle management.
- Provide expertise on DOT, FMCSR, multi-state, and company safety regulations. Communicate regulatory changes and assist Business Units in updating their own policies and procedures.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with Business Units, third-party logistics partners, and regulatory agencies to align efforts and share best practices.
- Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all Business Units by facilitating training, sharing resources, and supporting process improvement initiatives.
- Cook up and coordinate with safety and compliance audits, providing tools, guidance, and follow-up support to ensure local adherence to environmental, legal, and corporate standards.
- Maintain centralized oversight of travel, inspection, and maintenance documentation to support compliance and reporting requirements.
- Serve as a key contact for issue resolution, providing advice and resources to help Business Units address operational challenges effectively.
- Act as the primary administrator and subject matter expert (SME) for the company’s various Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ensuring consistent data integrity and system performance across Business Units.
- Support decentralized TMS users by configuring workflows, routing guides, and carrier profiles in collaboration with local teams.
- Lead cross-functional TMS enhancement projects focused on automation, upgrades, and continuous improvement.
- Administers OTM freight invoice workflows, including carrier billing oversight, invoice validation, exception handling, and collaboration with internal teams to maintain accurate transportation cost reporting.
- Oversee fuel tax management, including data collection, reconciliation, and preparation of state and federal fuel tax reports to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Qualifications and Skills
- 10+ years of experience in transportation or logistics management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field (Preferred). Experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable.
- Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.
- Proficiency in various transportation management systems (TMS) and Microsoft Office Suite.