Bilingual Logistics Lead: Freight Strategy & Optimization

Uloop Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Filthy Food, a Miami-based cocktail mixer and garnish company, is seeking a Logistics Specialist to own carrier strategy, freight performance, and complex shipments for our growing manufacturing operation.

You’ll blend hands-on coordination with data-driven decision-making, negotiate rates, manage international shipments, and mentor the Logistics Coordinator while helping us reduce costs and improve on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in logistics, transportation, or supply chain with carrier/vendor negotiations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; experience may substitute for a degree.
• Experience translating freight data into cost or service improvements.
• Experience negotiating carrier contracts and managing 3PL relationships.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis; familiarity with ERP/TMS/WMS.

Responsibilities

• Own carrier and freight broker relationships for key shipping lanes, including rate negotiation and performance scorecards.
• Analyze freight spend, transit times, and service performance to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage complex, high-value, or international shipments, including customs documentation and compliance.
• Escalate shipment exceptions and disputes that the coordinator cannot resolve.
• Lead carrier RFPs and sourcing events; compare bids and select carriers based on cost and capacity.
• Collaborate with Warehouse Manager and Production on demand planning and capacity forecasting.
• Build and maintain logistics KPI dashboards and report trends to leadership.
• Mentor the Logistics Coordinator on documentation standards and issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce freight costs and improve shipment visibility.

Skills

Logistics management

Carrier negotiations

Data analysis

Excel (Pivot tables)

Vendor management

Leadership mentoring

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ERP systems

TMS

WMS

Job description

Filthy Food, a Miami-based cocktail mixer and garnish company, is seeking a Logistics Specialist to own carrier strategy, freight performance, and complex shipments for our growing manufacturing operation.

You’ll blend hands-on coordination with data-driven decision-making, negotiate rates, manage international shipments, and mentor the Logistics Coordinator while helping us reduce costs and improve on-time delivery.