Logistics Manager - 4PL & Transportation Lead

Crecera Brands; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stow Company in Holland, MI seeks a Logistics Manager to optimize our transportation network and lead inbound/outbound operations. You will manage the 4PL relationship, develop governance, and drive cost reduction initiatives while collaborating across Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, ERP experience (SAP S4/Hana, ShipERP), and a proven track record in logistics leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, data analytics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in logistics or supply chain.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel; knowledge of PowerBI.
• Advanced analytical experience in MS Office, Tableau, BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the 4PL partnership, serving as the primary liaison and ensuring alignment on execution, priorities, and service expectations.
• Establish and lead a 4PL governance framework, including KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and regular business reviews to drive accountability and performance.
• Direct end-to-end transportation operations across inbound and outbound flows, ensuring effective planning, routing, and execution.
• Drive transportation cost management and optimization, including budgeting, freight spend oversight, invoice audit validation, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Monitor real-time shipment performance and resolve service disruptions, delays, and capacity constraints in collaboration with the 4PL.
• Own and manage ShipERP and EWM partnerships, serving as a liaison and ensuring alignment on execution, priorities, and service expectations.
• Ensure data accuracy, reporting integrity, and visibility across ERP, TMS, and 4PL systems to support informed decision-making.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to align logistics execution with business demand and production plan.
• Lead continuous improvement and network optimization initiatives to improve service levels, reduce costs, and enhance transportation efficiency.
• Oversee carrier strategy and performance through the 4PL, ensuring optimal capacity, service reliability, and contract compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

PowerBI

Tableau

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Logistics / Supply Chain / Data Analytics

Tools

SAP S4/Hana

ShipERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Stow Company in Holland, MI seeks a Logistics Manager to optimize our transportation network and lead inbound/outbound operations. You will manage the 4PL relationship, develop governance, and drive cost reduction initiatives while collaborating across Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service.

The role requires a strong analytical mindset, ERP experience (SAP S4/Hana, ShipERP), and a proven track record in logistics leadership.