Logistics Associate Manager: Global Freight & DC Ops

Lip Lab; Monroe, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision insurance

Flex paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discount/perks

Retirement plan

Summer Fridays

Work from anywhere for two weeks

Wellness/shutdown week

Job summary

Kendo is seeking an Associate Manager, Logistics in Monroe Township, NJ. This hybrid role oversees freight forwarders, carriers, and DC partnerships to optimize domestic and international flows. You will drive key initiatives and build cross-functional partnerships to improve velocity and cost efficiency.

The position reports to Senior Manager, Logistics, requires 3+ years in logistics, and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits in a hybrid workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in program/logistics/distribution/fulfillment management.
• Experience working with freight forwarders and outsourced logistics providers.
• General knowledge of US import and export shipment documentation requirements and processes.
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent technical skills – MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Strong analytical skills; ability to identify data anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own and manage processes to meet logistics needs – domestic and international.
• Design, generate and maintain data sets and metrics to measure success.
• Partner with DC operations and vendors to optimize service levels.
• Create and monitor allocation and delivery calendars for inbound/outbound flows.
• Lead vendor selections, RFPs, onboarding, and scope prioritizations for initiatives.
• Build partnerships with business leaders to identify optimization opportunities and cost savings.

Skills

Logistics management

Freight forwarding

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

Kendo is seeking an Associate Manager, Logistics in Monroe Township, NJ. This hybrid role oversees freight forwarders, carriers, and DC partnerships to optimize domestic and international flows. You will drive key initiatives and build cross-functional partnerships to improve velocity and cost efficiency.

The position reports to Senior Manager, Logistics, requires 3+ years in logistics, and offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits in a hybrid workplace.