Logistics Manager

Transmaritime, Inc.; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Transmaritime, Inc. in El Paso, TX, seeks a Logistic Manager to act as the General Branch Manager's strategic partner in supplier management, financial analysis, and market assessment.

The role focuses on planning, profitability, compliance, and strong stakeholder relationships within border-crossing operations. The candidate should have 5–7 years of experience, a business-related bachelor's degree, and a proven track record in cost and revenue analysis, vendor management, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (Business Administration, International Trade, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field).
• 5 to 7 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and strategic support to the General Branch Manager, complementing planning, analysis, and decision support.
• Manage and evaluate the branch's supplier and vendor base, developing metrics for cost, quality, and compliance.
• Prepare supplier benchmarking and cost/service comparisons to support negotiations and vendor selection.
• Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance, flag deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct cost-versus-revenue analysis per operation to identify margin drivers.
• Prepare financial reviews to support monthly budget, cost, and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with accounting to validate expenses and accurate cost allocation.
• Develop dashboards to show cost structure and margin trends.
• Develop strategic relationships with CBP and other regulators to strengthen compliance.
• Build relationships with bonded warehouses, terminals, and industry partners for collaboration.
• Conduct market reviews to benchmark performance and identify opportunities/risks.
• Analyze opportunities and present feasibility to leadership.
• Support safety performance by monitoring KPIs and coordinating with HSE.
• Evaluate capital investments with cost-benefit and ROI analyses.
• Support regulatory initiatives (CBP, FTZ, bonded ops) with responsible departments.
• Oversee data integrity and analytics tools for forecasting.
• Prepare periodic analyses and recommendations for the Branch Manager.

Skills

Data & Market Analysis

Analytical

Negotiation

Strategic Vision

Manage Change

Operational Excellence

Client Relationship

Safety & Environment

Financial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Discretion & Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business Admin / International Trade / Finance / Supply Chain)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Salary: 40.00 - 45.00 weekly hours
Salary Exempt

Position:

Logistic Manager

Position Code:

TMT-JD-60

Reports to:

General Branch Manager

Supervisory Duties:

No

Position Objective:

Serve as the strategic and administrative right hand to the General Branch Manager, strengthening the branch's planning capacity through supplier management, financial and cost-versus-revenue analysis, market and opportunity assessment, and the development of key operational relationships within the border-crossing environment (CBP, bonded warehouses, and industry stakeholders). The role complements the Branch Manager's operational execution by providing the analytical, planning, and relationship-building support needed to drive profitability, compliance, security, and sound investment decisions, without duplicating the daily management of operations.

Position Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree required (Business Administration, International Trade, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field). Postgraduate studies or certifications in finance, international trade, or customs are a plus.

Experience:

5 to 7 years

Advanced

Knowledge and Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Data & Market Analysis
• Analytical
• Negotiation
• CBP / FTZ Knowledge
• Strategic Vision
• Ultramar Leadership
• Manage Change
• Achieve Results with Operational Excellence
• Partner for the Client
• Safety and Environmental Care

• Financial Acumen
• Strategic Thinking
• Vendor and Contract Management
• Market and Opportunity Analysis
• Investment and Cost Analysis
• Analytical Capabilities
• Communication and Relationships
• Discretion and Confidentiality

Training Requirements:

Detection of Training Needs by Position program

Job Responsibility Description

Main Activities

1. 1 Provide administrative and strategic support to the General Branch Manager, complementing daily operational execution with planning, analysis, and structured decision support.
2. 2 Manage and evaluate the branch's supplier and vendor base, developing performance metrics for cost, quality, and compliance to support sourcing decisions.
3. 3 Prepare supplier benchmarking and side-by-side cost and service comparisons to support contract negotiations and vendor selection.
4. 4 Monitor vendor performance and contract compliance, flagging deviations and recommending corrective actions.
5. 5 Conduct cost-versus-revenue analysis per operation to identify margin performance and profitability drivers across services.
6. 6 Prepare financial reviews and insights to support the Branch Manager in monthly budget, cost, and revenue target reviews.
7. 7 Collaborate with accounting to validate operational expenses and ensure accurate cost allocation per operation.
8. 8 Develop and maintain financial and cost-performance dashboards to give leadership visibility into cost structure and margin trends.
9. 9 Develop and maintain strategic relationships with CBP and other regulatory authorities to strengthen the branch's compliance standing and operational continuity.
10. 10 Build and manage relationships with other bonded warehouses, terminals, and industry partners to identify collaboration, capacity, and efficiency opportunities.
11. 11 Conduct market and industry reviews to benchmark the branch's operational performance and identify emerging opportunities and risks.
12. 12 Analyze operational opportunities (new services, capacity, lanes, or efficiencies) and present feasibility assessments to the Branch Manager and leadership.
13. 13 Support the Branch Manager in driving operational safety performance by monitoring safety KPIs, analyzing operational risks, tracking corrective and preventive actions, and coordinating with the HSE function to support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
14. 14 Evaluate capital investment and asset acquisition opportunities (equipment, facilities, technology), providing cost-benefit and ROI analysis to support investment decisions.
15. 15 Support planning and analysis for regulatory and compliance initiatives (CBP, FTZ, and bonded operations) in coordination with the responsible departments.
16. 16 Oversee the integrity and use of operational data and analytics tools to support forecasting and data-driven decision-making.
17. 17 Prepare periodic analysis, reports, and recommendations to support the Branch Manager's strategic and administrative decision-making, without assuming daily operational execution.
18. 18 Track and oversee the preventive and corrective maintenance program for units, equipment, and facilities, monitoring schedules, costs, and downtime, and ensuring the plan is executed by the responsible terminal personnel or vendors.
19. 19 Monitor the integrity, correct use, and performance of the core operational systems (TMS, WMS, and maintenance and yard logs), identifying gaps and coordinating improvements with the responsible areas.
20. 20 Define, track, and report the terminal's key performance indicators (productivity, throughput, dwell time, maintenance, safety, and service levels), maintaining the scorecard and performance reviews for the Branch Manager and leadership.