Logistics Manager

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

12 paid holidays

Sick time

15 paid vacation days

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock programs

Signing bonus

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. is seeking a Manager of Global Logistics to partner with Supply Chain, Distribution, Global Trade Management, Customer Care and other departments to manage domestic and international logistics.

You will report to the Director of Global Logistics and drive cost-effective and reliable movement of goods through multi‑modal transportation. The role emphasizes carrier management, freight procurement, spend analysis, and KPI‑driven performance improvements, with travel as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of global transportation and logistics experience.
• 3+ years managing teams or leading cross-functional logistics initiatives.
• Strong expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier management, and freight procurement.
• Solid analytical and financial acumen, including transportation cost analysis and budgeting.
• Experience managing carrier performance, KPIs, and service level agreements.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions to support supply chain and customer requirements.
• Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10–25%).

Responsibilities

• Manage global transportation operations, carrier relationships, freight spend and mode optimization.
• Oversee carrier sourcing, bid events and rate management.
• Lead freight payment processes and freight audit programs to ensure billing accuracy and cost control.
• Analyze transportation spend and identify cost-savings opportunities.
• Develop and execute mode optimization strategies balancing cost, service and transit time requirements.
• Monitor carrier performance through KPIs including on-time delivery, claims ratios, capacity utilization and service reliability.
• Collaborate with procurement, planning, customer service and operations to support transportation requirements.
• Attend quarterly business reviews with carriers and logistics service providers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to freight operations and transportation execution.
• Evaluate network routing opportunities and transportation efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Global logistics

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Carrier management

Freight procurement

Cost analysis

Budgeting

KPI management

Excel (advanced)

TMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

PivotTables

Power Query

TMS

Freight audit systems

Job description

A Day in Your Life at MKS:As a Manager of Global Logistics at MKS, you will partner with Supply Chain, Distribution, Global Trade Management, Customer Care and other Departments to manage the domestic and international global logistics. In this role, you will report to the Director of Global Logistics.You Will Make an Impact By:Responsible for managing global transportation operations, carrier relationships, freight spend and mode optimization to ensure cost-effective and reliable movement of goods. This role focuses on transportation strategy, carrier performance, freight procurement, and logistics network efficiency.• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, parcel, LTL and couriers.• Oversee carrier sourcing, bid events and rate management.• Lead freight payment processes and freight audit programs to ensure billing accuracy and cost control.• Analyze transportation spend and identify cost-savings opportunities.• Develop and execute mode optimization strategies balancing cost, service and transit time requirements• Monitor carrier performance thru KPI's including on-time delivery, claims ratios, capacity utilization and service reliability.• Collaborate with procurement, planning, customer service, and operations teams to support transportation requirements.• Attend quarterly business reviews with carriers and logistics service providers.• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to freight operations and transportation execution.• Evaluate network routing opportunities and transportation efficiency initiatives.Skills you bring:5+ years of global transportation and logistics experience3+ years managing teams or leading cross-functional logistics initiativesBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related fieldStrong expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier management, and freight procurementSolid analytical and financial acumen, including transportation cost analysis and budgetingDemonstrated ability to drive logistics cost savings and operational improvementsExperience managing carrier performance, KPIs, and service level agreementsProven ability to collaborate across functions to support supply chain and customer requirementsStrong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvementAbility to travel as needed (approximately 10–25%)Preferred Skills:Demonstrated experience collaborating across supply chain, operations, and customer-facing teamsExperience leading, mentoring, or influencing team members in a matrixed environmentExposure to change management initiatives within logistics or transportation operationsProficiency in data analysis tools, including advanced Excel (PivotTables, Power Query)Familiarity with freight audit and payment systems or transportation management systems (TMS)Experience developing and tracking KPIs to measure transportation performanceAbility to analyze freight spend and identify optimization opportunitiesWorking knowledge of mode selection strategies and transportation conversion analysisWe are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.Salary Pay Range: $ 109,750.00 - 182,900.00 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, [6 weeks fully paid] parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement [and for participation in any stock programs, signing bonus, etc.].#LI-EKIGlobally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. 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