Global Logistics Manager: Optimize, Lead & Grow

Valicy; Ayden (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valicy is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead and optimize domestic and international logistics operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of products. You will coordinate transportation strategy, carrier management, freight negotiations, import/export compliance, budgeting, KPI reporting, and team development.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Inventory, Order Management, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service to support growth and exceptional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of logistics and transportation experience.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with international freight, freight negotiation, and import/export compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems (Netsuite preferred) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead domestic and international transportation operations including ocean, air, parcel, LTL, FTL, and expedited freight.
• Develop logistics strategies to improve service levels, efficiency, and costs.
• Negotiate freight contracts, carrier agreements, and rates.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers and 3PLs.
• Ensure import/export compliance, HTS classifications, and Incoterms.
• Own transportation budgets and monitor freight spend with cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop and monitor logistics KPIs and provide executive reporting.
• Lead Lean and continuous improvement projects across logistics and distribution.
• Recruit, coach, and develop logistics team members.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, and Sales to support schedules and commitments.

Skills

Leadership

Logistics optimization

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical

Education

Associate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Netsuite ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Valicy is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead and optimize domestic and international logistics operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of products. You will coordinate transportation strategy, carrier management, freight negotiations, import/export compliance, budgeting, KPI reporting, and team development.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Warehouse, Inventory, Order Management, Sales, Finance, and Customer Service to support growth and exceptional