Manager - TPL Sales & Operations Team

About GLOVIS America Inc.

GLOVIS America, Inc. is a third-party logistics provider headquartered in Irvine, CA. Since our inception in 2002, we are committed to delivering our customers' products via truck, rail, or ocean vessel throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Glovis America makes every effort to exceed standards by providing quality service to our customers and vendors of the automotive, freight forwarding, parts distribution, used car, and fuel industries. We cater logistics strategies and processes to our customers' needs by utilizing the latest information systems and advanced technologies.

Summary

The TPL Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing transportation operations across Drayage, OTR, Intermodal, and specialized transportation services, ensuring the delivery of efficient and reliable logistics solutions. This role manages transportation execution, carrier coordination, customer support, and operational issue resolution to maintain service quality and operational excellence.

A key responsibility of this position is leading the company's Third-Party Logistics (TPL) business operations centered around the Savannah Warehouse. The role drives operational stability, process standardization, productivity improvement, cost optimization, and service enhancements to support business growth and customer satisfaction.

In addition, the TPL Operations Manager proactively manages operational risks, customer escalations, and transportation disruptions while leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, service performance, and overall profitability.

Responsibilities

Lead and Execute Transportation & Warehouse Operations

• Lead and oversee daily transportation and warehouse operations, including Drayage, OTR, Intermodal, Heavy Haul, inbound/outbound distribution, inventory management, and value-added services (VAS)
• Develop and implement operational strategies to ensure service excellence, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and operational standards

Warehouse & Inventory Management

• Oversee all warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and cycle count programs
• Manage inventory accuracy, warehouse capacity utilization, labor productivity, and order fulfillment performance
• Develop and enforce warehouse SOPs, process controls, safety programs, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead warehouse resource planning, workforce management, and facility optimization to support business growth

Logistics Network & Resource Management

• Manage transportation networks, warehouse operations, carriers, ports, rail terminals, and third-party logistics providers to ensure seamless supply chain execution
• Oversee capacity planning, equipment utilization, inventory movement, and operational risk mitigation strategies
• Drive effective coordination across internal teams and external partners to maintain operational continuity

Customer & Financial Performance Management

• Serve as the primary operational leader for key customer accounts and strategic business partners
• Monitor operational KPIs, customer service performance, transportation costs, warehouse expenses, and profitability targets
• Lead customer reviews, QBRs, issue resolution activities, and service improvement initiatives to strengthen customer relationships and business growth

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, develop, and mentor transportation and warehouse operations teams to achieve organizational objectives
• Establish performance metrics, operational best practices, and process improvement programs to enhance productivity and service quality
• Identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and operational optimization while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies and implement operational improvements
• Support SOP standardization and best practices

System & Data Management

• Ensure accurate data entry and system usage (TMS, Genysis)
• Support EDI integration and system optimization

Cross-functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Finance teams
• Support bidding, implementation, and account transition

Compensation Range

$94,413 - $105,630 Per Year (Subject to Compensation Study Upon Candidate Selection)  

Benefits of working at GLOVIS America Inc.

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Basic Life and AD&D as well as Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick leave
• Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Wellness Program and Gym Reimbursement*
• 401(k) with Generous Matching
• Referral Bonuses*
• Auto Allowance*
• Quarterly Employee Lunches, Summer Refreshments, and Monthly Team Building Activities*
• Discretionary Bonuses*
• Tuition Reimbursement*

*Benefits may vary by location. All benefits pursuant to Company policy

Skills

• Strong knowledge of freight forwarding operations (Ocean, Air, Drayage, OTR)
• Ability to supervise daily operations and manage team performance
• Experience with TMS / ERP systems
• Strong problem-solving and issue resolution skills
• Ability to manage KPIs (On-time delivery, cost, service quality)
• Effective communication with customers, carriers, and internal teams
• Basic financial understanding (cost, revenue, margin)
• Leadership skills (coaching, training, performance management)
• Data analysis and reporting skills (Excel or Power BI)

Education & Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7-10 Freight Forwarding Operations (Ocean, Air, Drayage) and/or Transportation Management (OTR, Intermodal) experience
• 1-3 year experience supervising a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• 8-13 Freight Forwarding Operations (Ocean, Air, Drayage) and/or Transportation Management (OTR, Intermodal) experience
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

GLOVIS America does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position, either now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring GLOVIS America to sponsor, support, or provide immigration-related assistance for employment now or in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, sponsorship or support related to H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, or other employment-based immigration processes. Candidates who require or anticipate requiring employment-based visa sponsorship or immigration support from GLOVIS America now or in the future should not apply for this position.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit in front of a desk and/or in front of the computer for long periods
• Repetitive use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand/walk
• Carry/lift up to 20 pounds

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions     

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Typical office environment with low-level noise exposure
• This position will be located in Savannah, GA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.