Logistics Manager

CRP Industries Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellness programs

Paid Time Off 18 days

Job summary

CRP Industries is seeking a hands-on, results-oriented Logistics Manager at our Cranbury, NJ headquarters to lead the inbound freight operation from PO release through final delivery and receipt. You will coordinate with suppliers, carriers, brokers, Purchasing, Inventory Planning, and Warehouse Operations to improve visibility, control costs, and ensure product availability.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in supply chain or related field and 10+ years of progressive experience in inbound

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10 years minimum progressive experience in inbound transportation, freight, logistics, or supply-chain operations.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international transportation, including ocean, air, truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, and intermodal services.
• Working knowledge of customs brokerage, import documentation, duties, tariffs, HTSUS classification and Incoterms.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, transportation-management, shipment-tracking, reporting, and data-analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage service providers, lead employees, influence cross-functional partners, and deliver measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbound orders end-to-end.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, shipment, delivery, and tracking information
• Select transportation modes and routes.
• Consolidate freight and negotiate competitive rates and service levels with carriers, forwarders, and brokers.
• Coordinate customs clearance, duties, tariffs, import documentation, HTSUS classification, and compliance requirements.
• Establish clear routing, documentation, communication, and escalation expectations.
• Identify and resolve shipment delays, discrepancies, claims, receiving issues, and freight-invoice errors.
• Develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions, port delays, customs holds, capacity shortages, and other supply-chain risks.
• Standardize and improve logistics processes.
• Lead and develop assigned logistics staff.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or related field

Tools

ERP

WMS

Transportation management system

Shipment tracking

Data analysis tools

Job description

CRP Industries is seeking a hands-on, results-oriented Logistics Manager to lead our inbound freight operation. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this role manages domestic and international shipments from purchase order release through final delivery and receipt. Note that this position is in the corporate headquarters in Cranbury, NJ.

The Logistics Manager will work across suppliers, carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, Purchasing, Inventory Planning, Warehouse Operations, Accounting, and other internal teams to improve shipment visibility, control freight costs, resolve exceptions, and support reliable product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inbound orders end-to-end.
• Maintain accurate purchase order, shipment, delivery, and tracking information
• Select transportation modes and routes.
• Consolidate freight and negotiate competitive rates and service levels with carriers, forwarders, and brokers.
• Coordinate customs clearance, duties, tariffs, import documentation, HTSUS classification, and compliance requirements.
• Establish clear routing, documentation, communication, and escalation expectations.
• Identify and resolve shipment delays, discrepancies, claims, receiving issues, and freight-invoice errors.
• Develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions, port delays, customs holds, capacity shortages, and other supply-chain risks.
• Standardize and improve logistics processes.
• Lead and develop assigned logistics staff.

What Success Looks Like

• Shipments are delivered on time.
• Freight costs are controlled.
• ERP and shipment-tracking data are accurate, current, and trusted.
• Customs and import requirements are managed accurately and proactively.
• Shipment risks and exceptions are identified early and resolved promptly.
• Suppliers and logistics providers meet clear expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10 years minimum progressive experience in inbound transportation, freight, logistics, or supply-chain operations.
• Experience coordinating domestic and international transportation, including ocean, air, truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, and intermodal services.
• Working knowledge of customs brokerage, import documentation, duties, tariffs, HTSUS classification and Incoterms. Experience with the CTPAT program. Familiarity with FTZ operation a plus.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, transportation-management, shipment-tracking, reporting, and data-analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage service providers, lead employees, influence cross-functional partners, and deliver measurable results.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000 annually

Location: Cranbury, NJ (near Princeton)

This is an on-site position

Why Join CRP Industries?

CRP is a 70-year old family/veteran owned business and is one of North America's leading suppliers to the automotive and industrial service markets, providing the top professionals in North America with the quality components and innovative solutions they need to do their job. The company provides some of the most recognized brand names in the NAFTA market, including, REIN Automotive parts, AAE steering products, Pentosin technical fluids, AJUSA engine parts, Reinflex high-pressure thermoplastic hose, and Perske high-speed motors. CRP Industries Inc. operates key office facilities and distribution centers throughout North America.

As a third generation, veteran-owned family business, CRP is proud of their reputation for delivering Quality, Service, and Trust.

CRP offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes;

• Health and Welfare benefits beginning the first of the month after your hire date
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off – 18 days per year, starts accruing from day one!!!
• Great people who live our Values!

At CRP Industries, logistics directly affects customer service, inventory availability, and operating performance. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical business process, solve meaningful operational challenges, and build a more visible, reliable, and cost-effective inbound logistics operation.