Logistics and Imports Manager

CFS; Village of Tarrytown (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Tarrytown, NY is seeking a Logistics & Imports Manager to own the global supply chain, including imports, transportation strategy, and logistics excellence from overseas factories to customer delivery.

The role reports to leadership and requires building and coaching a team while collaborating with Sales, Finance, Planning, Customer Service, and warehouse operations to ensure strong OTIF performance and efficient transportation execution.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of consumer goods or retail logistics experience.
• 3+ years of team leadership in logistics.
• Hands-on experience with imports, ocean freight, drayage, demurrage, and port operations.
• Knowledge of retailer routing guides, OTIF programs, and chargeback management.
• Experience with ERP systems, TMS/WMS, EDI, and advanced Excel reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound containers from overseas shipment through customs clearance, drayage, warehouse receipt, and inventory reconciliation.
• Lead carrier management activities including RFPs, negotiations, scorecards, capacity planning, and freight cost optimization.
• Drive retailer compliance, routing guide adherence, OTIF performance, and chargeback mitigation efforts.
• Manage freight claims, OS&D processes, and transportation issue resolution from investigation through recovery.
• Develop, coach, and lead logistics and imports team members while establishing scalable operational processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Imports & ocean freight

OTIF knowledge

Chargeback mgmt

Advanced Excel

Tools

ERP systems

TMS/WMS

EDI

Job description

Logistics & Imports Manager
Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 + bonus

Location: Tarrytown, NY - hybrid schedule

Ready to take ownership of a global supply chain and make a direct impact on business performance? This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity with a well-established consumer products company where you will drive imports, transportation strategy, and logistics excellence from overseas factories to customer delivery.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead end-to-end global logistics operations with direct visibility across imports, transportation, inventory, and customer fulfillment.
• Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your decisions have immediate business impact.
• Influence carrier strategy, freight optimization, and vendor performance while helping shape scalable processes.
• Manage and develop a team while partnering closely with Sales, Finance, Planning, Customer Service, and warehouse operations.
• Play a key role in supporting major retail and wholesale customers through strong OTIF performance and transportation execution.

Key Responsibilities For The Logistics & Imports Manager

• Oversee inbound containers from overseas shipment through customs clearance, drayage, warehouse receipt, and inventory reconciliation.
• Lead carrier management activities including RFPs, negotiations, scorecards, capacity planning, and freight cost optimization.
• Drive retailer compliance, routing guide adherence, OTIF performance, and chargeback mitigation efforts.
• Manage freight claims, OS&D processes, and transportation issue resolution from investigation through recovery.
• Develop, coach, and lead logistics and imports team members while establishing scalable operational processes.

Qualifications For The Logistics & Imports Manager

• 7+ years of consumer goods or retail logistics experience, including 3+ years of team leadership.
• Hands-on experience with imports, ocean freight, drayage, demurrage, and port operations.
• Knowledge of retailer routing guides, OTIF programs, and chargeback management.
• Experience with ERP systems, TMS/WMS platforms, EDI, and advanced Excel reporting.

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