Logistics Manager

Cash-Wa; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cash-Wa in Fargo, ND is seeking a dedicated logistics professional to manage and grow inbound logistics operations, optimize carrier base for cost and service, and drive income results. You will analyze complex data, support billing, reporting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely freight movements.

The role emphasizes negotiating freight costs, optimizing fleet utilization, and maintaining strong professional relationships with carriers and internal teams to drive efficiency and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in logistics and/or transportation required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS); advanced system skills preferred.
• Experience in foodservice distribution and freight operations preferred.
• Associate degree in business, logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and resolve issues involving multiple variables.

Responsibilities

• Operates logistics programs within budgetary guidelines and financial controls.
• Manages delivery initiatives and methods which meet company, vendor and customer needs.
• Manage internal and external communications within opco and external entities as needed.
• Work to negotiate lowest freight costs without reducing service level; identify backhaul opportunities to optimize fleet utilization.
• Manage and analyze department reports to identify needed adjustments to drive efficiencies, e.g. financial reports and vendor profiles.
• Manage carriers’ freight bills to insure they agree with confirmations and invoice opco for freight moves.

Skills

Logistics management

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate degree in business/logistics or related field

Tools

TMS

AS400

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FARGO - Fargo, ND 58102

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Transportation

Position Purpose

A dedicated logistics resource responsible for effectively managing and growing the operations of inbound logistics to drive income results. Effectively manages carrier base to ensure competitive costs, service level and capacity. Conducts analysis of work-related situations and makes decisions in an effective and timely manner. Solves freight problems and deals with a variety of variables in situations where some standardization exists. Manages administrative support duties to include but not limited to data and transaction entries into Transportation Management Systems (TMS), billing functions, reporting, presentations. Effectively communicates and interacts with cross functional departments. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company

Primary Responsibilities

• Operates logistics programs within budgetary guidelines and financial controls utilizing appropriate GL allocations.
• Manages delivery initiatives and methods which meet company, vendor and customer needs. Develops delivery strategies which are cost-effective and meet freight rate, scheduling and time requirements.
• Manage internal and external communications within opco and external entities as needed. Effectively communicates through written and verbal mediums.
• Work to negotiate lowest freight costs without reducing service level. Identify and implements backhaul opportunities to optimize fleet utilization. Manage contract carrier movements and related processes. Monitor accepted loads and verify loads are delivered on time.
• Interpret and manipulate complex sets of geographic mapping, financial and numerical data.
• Manage and analyze department reports to identify needed adjustments to drive efficiencies, i.e. financial reports, pipeline opportunity reporting, vendor profiles, etc. Manage all claims, vendor chargebacks and overages/shortages/damages (OS&D) with appropriate department and/or external entity. Manages pallets, claims and accessory charges/expenses
• Manage carriers’ freight bills to insure they agree with carriers’ confirmations and invoice opco for freight moves.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in logistics and/or transportation required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, AS400, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS); advanced system skills preferred
• Experience in foodservice distribution and freight operations preferred
• Associate degree in business, logistics, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and resolve issues involving multiple variables
• Demonstrated ability to act as a primary point of contact, maintaining a high level of professionalism while collaborating with cross-functional teams, value-chain partners, and management to coordinate activities and drive results