Logistics Manager

The Sterling Choice; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Senior Manager of Logistics & Transportation for the Minneapolis area to lead bulk transportation across a multi-site network. You will work directly with senior transportation leadership to improve efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the logistics network.

The role emphasizes hands-on, independent delivery with no initial direct reports, focusing on operational excellence, carrier relationships and measurable improvements in transportation

Qualifikationen

• Experience in transportation or logistics operations in manufacturing.
• Direct hands-on bulk liquid/dry bulk transport experience.
• Understanding of scheduling, freight movements and carrier coordination.
• Ability to manage transportation costs and provider relationships.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of challenges.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate and improve bulk transportation across facilities.
• Work with fleet ops, drivers and third‑party carriers for reliability and cost.
• Support scheduling, capacity planning and problem solving.
• Manage carrier relationships, costs and service expectations.
• Coordinate external warehousing with third-party providers.
• Support rail transportation activities and scheduling.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for costs, service levels, capacity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement and leadership.

Kenntnisse

Bulk transportation expertise

Logistics operations

Carrier coordination

Cost management

Independent worker

Jobbeschreibung

Bulk Transportation | Food & Ingredients Manufacturing

$110,000–$120,000 Base Salary + Benefits

The Opportunity

We're partnering with an established and growing US food and ingredients manufacturer to appoint a Senior Manager of Logistics & Transportation, based in the Minneapolis area.

The business operates a multi-site manufacturing and distribution network, moving bulk liquid and dry ingredients through a combination of dedicated fleet operations, third-party carriers, rail transportation and external warehousing.

This is a key operational appointment, working closely with senior transportation leadership to improve the efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the company's logistics network.

We're looking for someone who knows bulk transportation, understands the challenges of managing specialist freight movements and enjoys being directly involved in making operations work better.

This isn't a position requiring extensive people-management experience. Initially, there will be no direct reports, allowing the successful candidate to focus on operational delivery, relationships and improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Coordinating and improving bulk liquid and dry bulk transportation across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities.
• Working closely with dedicated fleet operations, drivers and third-party carriers to ensure reliable and cost-effective service.
• Supporting transportation scheduling, equipment utilization, capacity planning and operational problem-solving.
• Managing carrier relationships, transportation performance, freight costs and service expectations.
• Coordinating external warehousing and storage arrangements, including relationships with third-party logistics providers.
• Supporting rail transportation activities, including scheduling, equipment availability and coordination with rail providers.
• Identifying opportunities to reduce transportation costs, eliminate inefficiencies and improve operational performance.
• Developing and monitoring KPIs covering transportation costs, service levels, capacity and operational reliability.
• Working collaboratively with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement and senior operational leadership.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in transportation or logistics operations, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Direct, hands-on experience managing bulk liquid or dry bulk transportation, involving tankers, pneumatic trailers or comparable specialist equipment.
• Practical understanding of transportation scheduling, freight movements, carrier coordination and operational problem-solving.
• Experience managing transportation costs, service performance and relationships with carriers or logistics providers.
• The ability to work independently, take ownership of operational challenges and deliver measurable improvements.

Highly desirable:

• Experience within food, dairy, ingredients, chemicals, agricultural commodities or related bulk manufacturing sectors.
• Exposure to dedicated or private fleet operations, including driver coordination, maintenance and transportation compliance.
• Experience working with external warehouses, storage providers or third-party logistics operations.
• Knowledge of rail transportation, railcar scheduling or bulk transloading.
• Experience improving transportation networks, reducing freight costs or implementing operational efficiencies.

We would welcome applications from experienced Transportation Managers, Logistics Managers, Bulk Logistics Managers, Fleet Operations Managers or senior transportation professionals ready for broader responsibility.

What Does Success Look Like?

The successful candidate will make a tangible difference to the performance of the logistics operation by:

• Improving the reliability and efficiency of bulk transportation movements.
• Reducing unnecessary freight, storage and operational costs.
• Strengthening carrier relationships and improving service performance.
• Improving coordination between manufacturing facilities, transportation providers and external storage partners.
• Identifying and implementing practical improvements that support the company's continued growth.

Why Join?

• A growing, established manufacturer: Join a business with an extensive US manufacturing footprint and an important position in the food and ingredients supply chain.
• Real operational ownership: This isn't simply a reporting or administrative position. You'll have the opportunity to influence how a complex logistics network operates and performs.
• Direct access to leadership: Work closely with experienced senior transportation and supply chain leaders, gaining exposure to wider operational decisions and improvement initiatives.
• Long-term development: As the business continues to evolve, there is potential to build your responsibilities and progress into broader leadership opportunities.

All applications and enquiries will be treated confidentially.