Global Logistics & Freight Manager (Hybrid)

Rebel Athletic LLC; Carrollton (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Rebel Athletic LLC in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Transportation and Logistics Manager to oversee freight from origin to delivery, including customs coordination and exception management across air, ocean, and ground.

You will drive freight optimization, manage vendor communications, and ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods with cross-functional collaboration across Planning, Operations, and Accounting.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of transportation experience, preferably including import experience from Asia.
• Working knowledge of air, ocean, ground, and parcel shipping.
• Experience booking freight and managing international shipments end to end
• Working knowledge of customs processes and shipping documentation
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in tracking and ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple shipments, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines
• High ownership, follow-through, and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between Rebel Athletic locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international shipments across air, ocean, ground, and parcel transportation.
• Select and quote appropriate shipping modes based on cost, transit time, and business priority.
• Communicate shipment methods, routing, and quantities at the PO level to vendors.
• Book freight, coordinate pickups, and ensure adherence to routing guides.
• Track and trace shipments end to end, maintaining accurate ETAs and proactively communicating shipment risk.
• Own shipment exceptions through closure, including delays, damages, shortages, misroutes, claims, and documentation errors.
• Prepare, review, and manage shipping and import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, AWBs, ISFs, entries, and First Sale documentation.
• Partner with customs brokers to resolve clearance issues, holds, exams, discrepancies, and filing errors.
• Ensure compliance with import and export regulations, Incoterms, HTS classifications, duties, country-of-origin requirements, and regulatory changes.
• Monitor customs bonds, renewals, and import program requirements
• Manage Duty Drawback activities in coordination with U.S. Customs
• Review, reconcile, and approve freight invoices against approved quotes
• Track freight spend, shipment performance, and logistics KPIs
• Manage logistics claims and insurance recovery related to loss, damage, theft, or transit issues
• Provide advance notification and coordination of inbound shipments prior to arrival
• Work cross-functionally with Planning, Operations, Accounting, and Vendors to support inventory flow and timelines
• Maintain shipment trackers and reporting tools
• Drive continuous improvement in freight cost, transit time, visibility, and compliance
• Research and support long-term freight and trade initiatives, including network optimization, customs programs, and FTZ opportunities

Skills

Transportation management

Shipping coordination

Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Tools

ERP systems

Tracking software

Freight booking software

Job description

Rebel Athletic LLC in Carrollton, TX is seeking a Transportation and Logistics Manager to oversee freight from origin to delivery, including customs coordination and exception management across air, ocean, and ground.

You will drive freight optimization, manage vendor communications, and ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods with cross-functional collaboration across Planning, Operations, and Accounting.