Logistics Manager
We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee and optimize our multi-location supply chain operations across the Midwest. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in construction materials logistics, including LTL shipping, flatbed transportation, and regional freight lane management. This role is critical to ensure the timely delivery of construction materials to our customers while maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational excellence across our 36-location network.
Key Responsibilities Include:
The Logistics Manager will develop and implement logistics strategies tailored to our construction supply business, managing the efficient movement of materials across our Midwest footprint. You’ll oversee LTL carrier relationships and flatbed transportation operations, optimize freight lanes throughout the region, and coordinate distribution activities across all 36 locations. This includes managing inventory flow between locations, negotiating carrier contracts and rates, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards. You’ll analyze transportation costs and performance metrics, implement routing optimization strategies, and lead initiatives to improve delivery times and reduce freight expenses. The role also involves managing relationships with carriers and third-party logistics providers, coordinating the logistics of oversized and heavy construction materials, and supervising logistics staff and dispatchers. This position could be remote or at a local branch. We’d love to have you join our team! Carroll is known as a fair, honest & team-oriented company and has recently become an employee-owned company that has grown to 36 locations spread across 12 states. Do you want to be a part-owner of a growing, successful company?
QualificationsExcellent Compensation and Benefits!
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- 401K
- Flex Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Supplement Assurity plans offered
- Accrued Paid Time Off
Carroll Construction Supply
Libby Williams | Human Resources
2453 N. Court St. Ottumwa, IA 52501
www.carrollsupply.com
Skills Required
- Experience in construction materials logistics
- Experience managing LTL shipping operations
- Experience with flatbed transportation and oversized/heavy loads
- Regional freight lane management and routing optimization experience
- Knowledge of DOT regulations and safety standards
- Experience negotiating carrier contracts and rates
- Experience managing inventory flow across multiple locations
- Experience managing carrier and third-party logistics relationships (3PL)
- Supervisory experience managing logistics staff and dispatchers
- Ability to analyze transportation costs and performance metrics
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What We Do
Carroll Distributing & Construction Supply, Inc. is an employee-owned distributor that provides a comprehensive range of construction materials and equipment tailored to contractors. They specialize in concrete forming systems, foundation supplies, rebar fabrication, and a wide selection of tools, from basic hand tools to power tools and diamond blades. The company serves as a one-stop shop, offering both sales and rental services.
