Logistics Manager

Vesuvius; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius is seeking a NAFTA Logistics Manager to lead end-to-end trucking logistics across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, focusing on cost optimization, carrier performance, and cross-border compliance.

You will drive regional strategy, negotiate with carriers, and work with supply chain, procurement, and operations to ensure reliable, compliant shipments while using TMS and analytics to identify improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of logistics or transportation management experience, with at least 3 years focused on trucking.
• Strong knowledge of NAFTA/USMCA regulations, cross-border logistics, and regional transportation markets.
• Proven track record of reducing logistics costs and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with TMS platforms, freight analytics tools, and carrier performance systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional trucking operations across the NAFTA region (US, Canada, Mexico).
• Develop and execute regional logistics strategies aligned with goals and cost targets.
• Serve as primary contact for cross-border compliance, carrier management, and performance oversight.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across trucking operations.
• Analyze freight spend and market trends to drive strategic decisions.
• Negotiate with carriers to secure competitive rates and service levels.
• Define and implement improvement initiatives to enhance service reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and customer service teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-border logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

TMS platforms

Freight analytics tools

Carrier performance systems

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

The NAFTA Logistics Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end logistics operations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with a primary focus on trucking transportation. This role drives regional strategy, cost optimization, carrier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient, reliable, and compliant movement of goods throughout the NAFTA region. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical capability with operational expertise and a deep understanding of cross-border trucking dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Logistics Leadership

• Oversee transportation operations across the NAFTA region, ensuring seamless coordination between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Develop and execute regional logistics strategies aligned with business goals, customer requirements, and cost-efficiency targets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regional logistics matters, including cross-border compliance, carrier management, and performance oversight.

Cost Reduction & Optimization

• Identify, evaluate, and implement cost-saving opportunities across trucking operations, including route optimization, mode selection, consolidation, and network redesign.
• Analyze freight spend, market trends, and carrier performance to drive strategic decision-making.
• Involve negotiations with carriers and logistics partners to secure competitive rates and service levels.

Continuous Improvement & Process Innovation

• Define and implement improvement initiatives to enhance service reliability, reduce lead times, and increase operational efficiency.
• Utilize data analytics to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities within the transportation network.
• Champion digital tools, automation, and visibility platforms to modernize logistics processes.

Trucking Operations Focus

• Manage day-to-day trucking operations, including domestic and cross-border shipments, carrier scheduling, and freight execution.
• Monitor carrier KPIs such as on-time delivery, capacity availability, damage rates, FTL/LTL performance and service quality.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and customer service teams to align logistics strategies with broader business needs.
• Support sales and operations planning (S&OP) with accurate transportation capacity and cost insights.
• Collaborate with export/import team, and external partners to ensure smooth cross-border flows.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Mitigate transportation risks by developing contingency plans, alternative routing strategies, and carrier diversification.
• Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements across the NAFTA region, including customs documentation, safety standards, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years of logistics or transportation management experience, with at least 3 years focused on trucking.
• Strong knowledge of NAFTA/USMCA regulations, cross-border logistics, and regional transportation markets.
• Proven track record of reducing logistics costs and implementing improvement initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with TMS platforms, freight analytics tools, and carrier performance systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-country environment.

Success Indicators

• Measurable reduction in regional logistics costs.
• Improved trucking reliability and on-time performance.
• Enhanced cross-border flow efficiency.
• Strong carrier relationships and optimized transportation network.
• Continuous improvement initiatives delivering sustained operational gains.

Company Description

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries. We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs a