Enterprise Logistics Manager

Justrite Safety Group; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Flexible hours

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Justrite Safety Group is seeking an Enterprise Logistics Manager to optimize its nationwide transportation network. You will partner with 3PLs, carriers, and internal teams to drive cost efficiencies, improve on-time delivery, and standardize governance across locations.

Based in the United States, you’ll lead RFP activity, negotiate terms, and oversee international logistics requirements while guiding decentralized business units toward consistent, high-quality logistics performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive transportation, logistics, supply chain, or 3PL experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site, or decentralized transportation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to own strategic logistics-provider relationships, including service expectations, KPIs, negotiations, and accountability.
• Experience reducing freight costs and improving on-time delivery.
• Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of international transportation, HTS codes, and intercompany shipments.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic relationships with 3PLs, brokers, carriers, and other logistics providers.
• Establish and monitor transportation performance measures (freight spend, on-time delivery, claims).
• Conduct regular business reviews to drive corrective action.
• Partner with business units to improve transportation performance and operating practices.
• Develop and maintain enterprise transportation policies, standards, and governance.

Skills

Strategic relationships

Negotiation

Analytics

International logistics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in logistics/supply chain

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About Justrite Safety Group

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.

The Contribution You'll Bring To This Role

The Enterprise Logistics Manager is responsible for the performance, cost, and effectiveness of Justrite Safety Group's transportation network across all business units and locations.

This role manages key logistics providers and partners with business-unit leaders to improve transportation performance, control costs, establish consistent practices, and resolve issues across a complex and decentralized network. The Manager brings visibility, structure, and accountability to the transportation function while enabling individual business units to manage their day-to-day operations effectively.

About The Team

As a member of our Operations team, you will be dedicated to driving efficiency and excellence across all aspects of our business. With a focus on streamlined processes and innovative solutions, they ensure that our operations run smoothly and effectively. Comprised of skilled professionals who are leaders in their field, the team is committed to optimizing performance and delivering high-quality results. Their expertise is key to maintaining our competitive edge and supporting the growth and success of our company.

What You’ll Do At Justrite

• Manage strategic relationships with 3PLs, brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics providers, including service levels, performance reviews, issue resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor key transportation performance measures, including freight spend, on-time delivery, claims, accessories, and provider performance.
• Conduct regular business and shipment-level reviews to identify cost, service, and process issues and drive corrective action.
• Partner with business units to improve transportation performance, establish appropriate operating practices, and address recurring issues.
• Develop and maintain enterprise transportation policies, standards, reporting, and governance practices.
• Negotiate transportation rates, contracts, service levels, and other commercial terms with logistics providers in partnership with procurement and business-unit leadership.
• Identify and implement opportunities to reduce transportation costs through network optimization, consolidation, mode selection, provider performance, and improved operating practices.
• Lead competitive transportation analysis and periodic RFP activity to evaluate provider performance, market competitiveness, and opportunities to improve the logistics operating model.
• Support evaluation of transportation provider and network alternatives, including changes to 3PL relationships and direct carrier management where appropriate.
• Serve as the enterprise escalation point for significant transportation cost, service, or provider issues.
• Oversee international logistics provider performance and support business units with international and intercompany transportation requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of international shipping documentation, HTS classification, import/export processes, and related requirements.
• Lead transportation-related projects, provider changes, and process improvements in coordination with business units and external providers.

Your Skills And Expertise

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive transportation, logistics, supply chain, or 3PL experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-site, or decentralized transportation environments.
• Demonstrated ability to own strategic logistics-provider relationships, including establishing service expectations and KPIs, conducting business reviews, resolving escalations, negotiating commercial terms, managing performance and accountability, and driving continuous improvement
• Demonstrated success in reducing freight costs, improving on-time delivery, negotiating transportation agreements, and improving provider performance.
• Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of international transportation, import/export documentation, HTS codes, and intercompany shipments.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to influence across business units and external partners.
• Comfortable operating in a decentralized and evolving environment and establishing structure without creating unnecessary complexity.
• Strong Excel, reporting, transportation, and ERP systems experience.

Compensation

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $95,000 to $120,000. Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.

Benefits

Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You'll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.

Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you're protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you're at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.