Logistics Manager

Ben-E.-Keith; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Logistics Manager in Texas to supervise shipments, collaborate with BEK personnel to optimize inventory, and ensure efficient daily operations within the logistics team.

The role emphasizes managing carrier and vendor relationships to negotiate competitive delivery rates, overseeing billing accuracy, and guiding logistics staff to uphold BEK quality standards and compliance with shipping regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent shipping, supply chain or logistics experience.
• Ability to use PC and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal shipping regulations.
• Experience in management preferred.
• Ability to learn BEK systems and enforce logistics guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise product shipments and collaborate with BEK personnel to optimize inventory levels.
• Manage carrier and vendor relationships to negotiate delivery rates and ensure performance.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure proper billing and payment of invoices.
• Lead daily logistics operations to maintain department efficiency and uphold BEK quality guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and BEK internal procedures.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

BEK systems

Job description

The purpose of the Logistics Manager is to supervise the operational, customer service and rate negotiations of Ben E. Keith product shipments to ensure effective operational efficiency.

• Supervise product shipments and collaborate with appropriate BEK personnel to optimize inventory levels.
• Manage carrier and vendor relationships to negotiate the best delivery rates and guarantee optimal performance.
• Perform administrative duties to ensure appropriate billing and correct payment of invoices.
• Manage daily responsibilities of Logistics personnel to maintain operational efficiency of the department and ensure BEK quality guidelines are met and maintained.

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to use PC and Microsoft Office applications
• Food service/manufacturing experience helpful
• Ability to learn and use relevant BEK systems
• Management experience preferred
• Ability to understand and enforce BEK logistics guidelines.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal shipping regulations.
• Understanding of cartage procedures helpful
• Familiarity with shipment scheduling preferred
• Demonstrated ability to ensure operational efficiency
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Enthusiastic and goal-oriented
• Analytical and ability to multi-task
• Ability to understand complex processes
• Relationship management
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to train and motivate personnel
• Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent shipping, supply chain or logistics experience

Driver safety is important to Ben E. Keith. We use dash cameras which leverage artificial intelligence to recognize safe driving, capture safety events and improve driver safety performance. The videos are also used to exonerate drivers in accidents. All drivers sign a driver consent form upon hire to confirm their understanding.