Inbound Logistics Lead: Optimize Global Shipments & Costs

CRP Industries Inc; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits beginning

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off – 18 days per year

Great people who live our Values

Job summary

CRP Industries is seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager to lead our inbound freight operations from PO release through final delivery. You will work with suppliers, carriers, brokers, and internal teams to improve visibility, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a decade of experience in inbound logistics, expertise with ERP/WMS, and strong negotiation and leadership skills. CRP offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities to drive critical improvements across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain management, logistics, operations, or related field.
• 10+ years progressive experience in inbound transportation, freight, logistics, or supply-chain operations.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international transportation (ocean, air, truckload, LTL, parcel, and intermodal).
• Knowledge of customs brokerage, import documentation, duties, tariffs, HTSUS classification, and Incoterms; CTPAT familiarity; FTZ knowledge is a plus.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, TMS, shipment-tracking, reporting, and data-analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage service providers, lead employees, influence cross-functional partners, and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound orders end-to-end.
• Maintain accurate PO, shipment, delivery, and tracking information.
• Select transportation modes and routes.
• Consolidate freight and negotiate competitive rates with carriers, forwarders, and brokers.
• Coordinate customs clearance, duties, tariffs, import documentation, HTSUS classification, and compliance.
• Establish routing, documentation, communication, and escalation expectations.
• Identify and resolve shipment delays, discrepancies, claims, and freight-invoice errors.
• Monitor logistics performance.
• Develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions and capacity shortages.
• Standardize and improve logistics processes.
• Lead and develop assigned logistics staff.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Transportation management

Shipment tracking

Data analysis tools

Job description

CRP Industries is seeking a hands-on Logistics Manager to lead our inbound freight operations from PO release through final delivery. You will work with suppliers, carriers, brokers, and internal teams to improve visibility, control costs, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires a decade of experience in inbound logistics, expertise with ERP/WMS, and strong negotiation and leadership skills. CRP offers a comprehensive rewards package and opportunities to drive critical improvements across