Logistics Manager

Description

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing inbound and outbound transportation operations to ensure the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods. This role manages carrier performance, supports transportation and warehouse operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates cross-functionally with warehouse, supply chain, brokers, and sales ops to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shipping, receiving, transportation, and third-party logistics operations.

• Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, brokers, and transportation providers to support service reliability and cost efficiency.

• Comprehensive knowledge of multimodal transportation networks, including domestic and international freight, intermodal logistics operations.

• Develop, monitor, and report transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, freight claims, detention, utilization, and transportation costs.

• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, SQF, and company safety and transportation standards.

• Capture outbound/inbound scheduling and routing to support production, warehouse capacity, and customer requirements.

• Investigate transportation issues, damages, shortages, and service failures while implementing corrective actions.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, service, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.

• Maintain transportation records, reporting, SOPs, and KPI dashboards.

• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED required; a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.

• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience within manufacturing, beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods environments.

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.

• Knowledge of transportation operations, carrier management, routing, and freight optimization.

• Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, SQF, and food/beverage compliance standards.

• Experience with WMS, ERP, and yard management systems (YMS).

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and transportation reporting tools.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work in warehouse, production, and office environments.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

• Voluntary Insurance Plans

• 401(k) Plan with company match

• Vacation, Sick, Flex Time

• Paid Parental Leave

• Adoption Assistance Program

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Health Savings Account

• Lifestyle Spending Account

• Financial Wellness Benefit

• Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

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