Logistics Manager

Carroll Distributing And Constructi; Ottumwa (IA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

401K

Flex Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company paid Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Supplement Assurity plans offered

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Carroll Construction Supply in Ottumwa, IA seeks a qualified Logistics Manager to oversee and optimize our Midwest logistics network across 36 locations. You will manage LTL and flatbed transportation, coordinate distribution, and drive cost-efficient freight strategies while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role may be remote or at a local branch, offering leadership of logistics staff and coordination with carriers and third-party providers.

Qualifications

• Experience in overseeing logistics for multi-location operations.
• Strong understanding of construction materials logistics and transportation modes.
• Ability to negotiate carrier contracts and optimize freight costs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize construction materials logistics across a 36-location network.
• Manage LTL carrier relationships and flatbed transportation operations.
• Coordinate distribution and inventory flow between locations.
• Negotiate carrier contracts and rates while ensuring DOT compliance and safety.
• Lead logistics staff and dispatchers; support remote or local branch operations.

Skills

Logistics management

LTL shipping

Flatbed transportation

DOT compliance

Carrier relations

Cost optimization

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 999 Corporate - OTTUMWA, IA 52501

Logistics Manager

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee and optimize our multi-location supply chain operations across the Midwest. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in construction materials logistics, including LTL shipping, flatbed transportation, and regional freight lane management. This role is critical to ensure the timely delivery of construction materials to our customers while maintaining cost-effectiveness and operational excellence across our 36-location network.

Key Responsibilities Include:

The Logistics Manager will develop and implement logistics strategies tailored to our construction supply business, managing the efficient movement of materials across our Midwest footprint. You’ll oversee LTL carrier relationships and flatbed transportation operations, optimize freight lanes throughout the region, and coordinate distribution activities across all 36 locations. This includes managing inventory flow between locations, negotiating carrier contracts and rates, and ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and safety standards. You’ll analyze transportation costs and performance metrics, implement routing optimization strategies, and lead initiatives to improve delivery times and reduce freight expenses. The role also involves managing relationships with carriers and third-party logistics providers, coordinating the logistics of oversized and heavy construction materials, and supervising logistics staff and dispatchers. This position could be remote or at a local branch. We’d love to have you join our team! Carroll is known as a fair, honest & team-oriented company and has recently become an employee-owned company that has grown to 36 locations spread across 12 states. Do you want to be a part-owner of a growing, successful company?

QualificationsExcellent Compensation and Benefits!

• Employee Stock Ownership Program


• 401K


• Flex Spending Account


• Health Savings Account


• Health Insurance


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Company paid Life Insurance


• Company paid Long Term Disability


• Short Term Disability


• Supplement Assurity plans offered


• Accrued Paid Time Off

Carroll Construction Supply

Libby Williams | Human Resources

2453 N. Court St. Ottumwa, IA 52501

www.carrollsupply.com