At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.
For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.
But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.
The purpose of the Logistics Manager is to supervise the operational, customer service and rate negotiations of Ben E. Keith product shipments to ensure effective operational efficiency.
• Supervise product shipments and collaborate with appropriate BEK personnel to optimize inventory levels.
• Manage carrier and vendor relationships to negotiate the best delivery rates and guarantee optimal performance.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure appropriate billing and correct payment of invoices.
• Manage daily responsibilities of Logistics personnel to maintain operational efficiency of the department and ensure BEK quality guidelines are met and maintained.
Job Qualifications:
• Ability to use PC and Microsoft Office applications
• Food service/manufacturing experience helpful
• Ability to learn and use relevant BEK systems
• Management experience preferred
• Ability to understand and enforce BEK logistics guidelines.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal shipping regulations.
• Understanding of cartage procedures helpful
• Familiarity with shipment scheduling preferred
• Demonstrated ability to ensure operational efficiency
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Enthusiastic and goal-oriented
• Analytical and ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand complex processes
• Relationship management
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to train and motivate personnel
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent shipping, supply chain or logistics experience
Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.
We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance
At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Skills Required
- Ability to use a PC and Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to learn and use relevant company systems
- Ability to understand and enforce company logistics guidelines
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal shipping regulations
- Demonstrated ability to ensure operational efficiency
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Analytical and multitasking abilities
- Ability to understand complex processes
- Relationship management skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Ability to train and motivate personnel
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent shipping, supply chain, or logistics experience
- Food service or manufacturing experience
- Management experience
- Understanding of cartage procedures
- Familiarity with shipment scheduling
- Enthusiastic and goal-oriented attitude
What We Do
Ben E. Keith Company is a family-owned, multi-state distributor of fine food and premium beverages. Its Food Division provides broad-line distribution services, while its Beverage Division distributes Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beers, spirits, and wine across Texas. The company has served customers and communities for more than a century, emphasizing quality, business growth, customer success, and employee development for generations.
