Logistics Manager

About Us

Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the proactive wellness space, leading the category of protein shakes and powders. We make the brands Premier Protein and Dymatize and are part of BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR). Our success stems from a simple, powerful formula: an organization powered by our purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy—where purpose-driven people are given support and autonomy to develop and grow. We prioritize a culture of connection and belonging, which drives remarkable business results and attracts top talent. This regenerative culture has earned us recognition as a Great Place to Work™ for the 9th consecutive year (2025) and a top-8 ranking on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category.

We foster an environment where adults are treated as such, with deep conviction in our people, products, and purpose. Our vibrant culture includes benefits like year-round half-day Fridays, in-office massages, free lunches and snacks, dogs in the office, culture celebrations, 6% 401k match after one year, generous paid family leave, bonus eligibility for all positions, volunteer days, charitable donation matching, no employee handbook, no dress code, coaching conversations instead of performance reviews, and walking meetings.

We seek individuals who thrive in this environment, embody a Challenger Mindset—taking smart risks, displaying relentless hunger, and seeing themselves as builders—and choose action over analysis paralysis.

About the Role

The Logistics Manager will lead and manage PNC’s transportation operations and initiatives to ensure best-in-class solutions supporting customer service, operational efficiency, and future growth. This role drives transportation strategy execution, carrier network development, service performance, cost savings, and process improvements. The Logistics Manager will collaborate closely with the Sr. Logistics & Warehouse Manager to identify and implement opportunities that enhance the efficiency, scalability, and capabilities of PNC’s transportation network. The role also involves leading and developing the logistics team to ensure strong execution of day-to-day operations while adhering to customer service expectations and supporting long-term transportation objectives.

Work Environment

PNC operates as a dynamic, hybrid workplace with an expectation that all employees come into the Emeryville, CA office Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration, leadership role-modeling, and culture-building. Our modern 133,000-square-foot headquarters features spacious workspaces, a gym with a rock-climbing wall, a café, free onsite parking, and ample greenery. The hybrid model balances in-person connection with flexibility, fostering a culture where great work and stories thrive.

Responsibilities

• Transportation Strategy Execution & Optimization (20%)
  • Develop and execute transportation strategies supporting service, cost, capacity, and company growth objectives.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to optimize transportation modes, routing, consolidation, and lead times.
  • Evaluate the transportation network to improve efficiency, scalability, and customer service.
  • Assess alternative transportation solutions (truckload, LTL, intermodal) based on business needs.
  • Use market trends, operational performance, and business requirements to identify transportation risks and opportunities.
  • Develop business cases and recommendations for transportation initiatives and lead implementation.
  • Serve as the transportation subject matter expert for network and innovation projects.
  • Support long-term transportation and distribution network planning in partnership with the Sr. Logistics & Warehouse Manager.
• Carrier Management (20%)
  • Develop and optimize a diversified carrier network for competitive cost, capacity, service, and geographic coverage.
  • Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop new carriers and transportation partners.
  • Manage relationships with existing carriers and brokers to meet service and capacity expectations.
  • Lead carrier sourcing initiatives, bids, rate negotiations, and lane awards.
  • Establish carrier performance expectations and conduct regular business reviews and corrective-action plans.
  • Benchmark the carrier network against market conditions to improve competitiveness.
• Transportation Performance & Cost Management (20%)
  • Own transportation performance using KPIs and analytics to identify service, cost, and capacity improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with the Logistics Analyst to develop actionable insights from transportation data and performance trends.
  • Monitor transportation spend and identify opportunities to improve cost per shipment, cost per unit, and freight efficiency.
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for recurring transportation service failures.
  • Support transportation budgeting and forecasting, identifying risks and opportunities against the plan.
  • Develop and track savings initiatives, measuring financial and operational impact.
• Transportation Technology & TMS Implementation (15%)
  • Lead the selection, implementation, and optimization of a Transportation Management System (TMS).
  • Serve as the transportation business lead for TMS implementation, partnering with IT, vendors, carriers, warehouses, and stakeholders.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual transportation processes and improve shipment visibility, carrier connectivity, routing, tendering, freight audit, and reporting.
  • Evaluate transportation technology and capabilities to improve scalability, visibility, cost, and service.
• People Leadership & Team Development (15%)
  • Provide thought leadership in developing the team’s strategic initiatives and objectives.
  • Lead and develop optimal organizational capabilities and structure to deliver strategic objectives and daily service requirements.
  • Manage and develop team members to enhance corporate culture and support individual, team, and company growth.
  • Build scalable team processes, tools, and ways of working to support continued business growth.
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Continuous Improvement (10%)
  • Serve as a transportation subject matter expert and represent Logistics in cross-functional initiatives.
  • Lead cross-functional transportation improvement initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation.
  • Support new customer, warehouse, carrier, and network launches to ensure transportation readiness.
  • Develop scalable SOPs, processes, and best practices to support continued company growth.

Requirements

• Education: BA/BS degree in business, operations management, supply chain, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience managing transportation operations across multiple modes (truckload, LTL, intermodal).
  • Experience utilizing a Transportation Management System (TMS); experience supporting or leading TMS implementation, optimization, or system enhancement initiatives strongly preferred.
  • Experience leading, coaching, and developing direct reports in a logistics or supply chain environment.
  • Experience working with third-party logistics providers, carriers, brokers, and other external transportation partners.
• Skills & Mindset:
  • Strategic and critical thinker with the ability to balance big-picture vision and detail-oriented execution.
  • Clear, strong, and diplomatic communication skills for collaborating across all organizational levels.
  • Proven ability to handle complex customer interactions and issues, working with cross-functional teams to exceed expectations.
  • Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, developing, and motivating team members, setting clear expectations, and fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to manage uncertainty within established practices and policies to achieve optimal solutions.
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Day-to-Day Work

• Spend a significant portion of the day working on a computer, reviewing data, creating reports, communicating with partners, and joining virtual and in-person meetings.
• Frequent use of a keyboard, mouse, phone, and other office technology.
• Navigate multiple systems simultaneously, analyze detailed information, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with team members, cross-functional partners, external partners, and leaders via meetings and Outlook-based email.

Pay

The expected pay scale for this role is $125,000 to $135,000, varying based on relevant experience, qualifications, geographic area (if applicable), and internal equity.

Benefits

• Year-round half-day Fridays.
• In-office massages, free lunches, and snacks.
• Dogs allowed in the office.
• Culture of belonging celebrations and engaging in-office events (e.g., Bring Your Kids to Work Day).
• 6% 401k match after one year of employment.
• Generous paid family leave regardless of gender.
• All positions are bonus-eligible.
• Company-wide volunteer days and company-matched charitable donations.
• No employee handbook or dress code.
• Coaching conversations instead of traditional performance reviews.
• Walking meetings.