Logistics Manager

Position Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for coordinating the Company's domestic transportation, third-party logistics (3PL) network, and inventory movement across five company-operated warehouses and multiple external distribution partners. The position focuses on ensuring products are shipped efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively while supporting high customer service levels.

This role serves as the primary liaison between Operations, Customer Service, Purchasing, Sales, warehouse management, transportation providers, and third-party logistics partners.

Reports to: Sr. Director of Operations

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Coordinate inbound and outbound freight across company facilities and third-party warehouses.

· Schedule and monitor truckload (TL), LTL, parcel, and intermodal shipments.

· Develop and maintain relationships with transportation providers.

· Assist in negotiating freight rates and service agreements.

· Monitor freight expenses and recommend cost-saving initiatives.

· Resolve transportation delays and shipment issues.

· Assist with quarterly business reviews and performance scorecards.

· Coordinate inventory movement between company warehouses and 3PL facilities.

· Support inventory balancing initiatives.

· Coordinate customer drop-ship orders.

· Ensure timely communication between vendors, warehouses, and customers.

· Resolve fulfillment issues and transportation exceptions.

· Monitor vendor performance and shipping compliance.

· Identify opportunities to reduce freight costs.

· Improve transportation efficiency.

· Recommend process improvements that increase service levels and reduce costs.

· Participate in ERP and logistics system enhancements.

· Utilize Aptean Food & Beverage ERP to monitor logistics performance.

· Develop weekly logistics KPI reports.

· Track freight costs, OTIF performance, inventory transfers, and transportation metrics.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or equivalent experience.

· Five or more years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.

· Experience coordinating multiple warehouse locations and third-party logistics providers.

· Strong knowledge of freight transportation and carrier management.

· Experience using ERP systems.

· Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

· Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred

· Food manufacturing or food distribution experience.

· Experience with Aptean Food & Beverage ERP or Microsoft Business Central.

· Power BI experience.

· Knowledge of FDA and FSMA transportation regulations.