Logistics Manager

Monroechamber; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Logistics Manager for a Spring, TX client. This hands-on leadership role manages the complete transportation process from order to delivery in a made-to-order manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include optimizing TMS, managing LTL/FTL/flatbed, carrier relationships, and cost control while driving continuous improvement. Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in logistics required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of logistics management experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Proven experience managing LTL transportation and asset-based carriers.
• Advanced Excel, reporting and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage LTL, FTL, flatbed, and 53' flatbed transportation.
• Develop and manage relationships with asset-based carriers and providers.
• Own and optimize the company's Transportation Management System (TMS).
• Coordinate transportation requirements across Sales, Customer Service, Production, Warehouse, Purchasing and Finance.
• Negotiate freight rates and manage transportation costs.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Excel

ERP system

GPS tracking

Job description

Position Title: Logistics Manager
Wage: Based on Experience + Performance Bonus
Shift: 1st
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

QPS Employment Group is seeking a Logistics Manager for our client in Spring, TX (77389). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to lead and develop transportation and logistics operations within a fast-growing, made-to-order manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for managing the complete transportation process from customer order through final delivery while helping build a more efficient, technology‑driven logistics operation. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), LTL, flatbed transportation, and asset-based carriers, along with the ability to develop long‑term transportation strategies while managing daily logistics requirements.

Logistics Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage LTL, FTL, flatbed, and 53' flatbed transportation
• Develop and manage relationships with asset-based carriers and strategic transportation providers
• Own and optimize the company's Transportation Management System (TMS)
• Manage shipment planning, carrier selection, tendering, tracking, Bills of Lading (BOLs), Proofs of Delivery (PODs), and freight documentation
• Coordinate transportation requirements between Sales, Customer Service, Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Finance teams
• Ensure customer delivery requirements and shipping information are confirmed before shipment
• Negotiate freight rates and manage transportation costs
• Establish preferred carrier programs and routing guides
• Develop and maintain a Logistics Dashboard tracking on-time delivery, freight costs, carrier performance, claims, and accessorial charges
• Reduce expedited freight and improve overall transportation efficiency
• Increase shipment visibility through TMS, ERP, GPS, and carrier technologies
• Establish standardized logistics procedures supporting ISO 9001 requirements
• Identify and eliminate unnecessary manual processes through automation
• Develop carrier performance metrics and hold transportation providers accountable
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the order-to-delivery process

Requirements for Logistics Manager:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of logistics or transportation management experience
• Strong hands‑on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
• Proven experience managing LTL transportation
• Proven experience managing flatbed transportation
• Experience working directly with asset-based carriers
• Experience with 53' flatbed equipment
• Experience negotiating freight rates and managing transportation costs
• Strong understanding of Bills of Lading (BOLs), Proofs of Delivery (PODs), freight claims, and accessorial charges
• Advanced Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities

Please Be Prepared for Our AI Recruiter to Ask These Mandatory Questions:

• Do you have direct experience managing both LTL and flatbed transportation, including working with asset-based carriers and negotiating freight rates?
• What Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have you used, and how have you leveraged them to improve logistics performance?
• Describe a time you reduced transportation costs or improved on‑time delivery performance. What was your approach and what were the results?
• Tell me about your logistics and transportation management experience. What types of freight have you managed?
• How do you manage relationships and performance with carriers and transportation providers?

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