Logistics Manager: Team Leader & Carrier Partnerships

Honor Foods; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

401(k) Match Up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Honor Foods in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead a team, oversee daily freight planning, and drive cost efficiencies. This on-site, full-time role requires hands-on leadership, carrier relationship management, and a focus on profitability through KPI tracking and process improvements.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, carrier negotiations, and continuous improvement to keep freight moving smoothly and cost effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven logistics management experience.
• Experience leading a logistics team.
• Strong carrier management and freight negotiation background.
• Experience managing logistics KPIs and costs.
• Hands-on leader balancing people, performance, and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team of Logistics Coordinators and ensure accountability for performance.
• Oversee daily freight planning, shipment coordination, and carrier performance.
• Manage carrier relationships and support negotiations to improve service levels.
• Analyze freight rates and transportation costs to identify savings.
• Track KPIs and shipping expenses to monitor operational performance.
• Address shipment delays, carrier issues, and service disruptions.
• Collaborate with internal departments to keep shipments accurate and on schedule.

Skills

Logistics management

Team leadership

Carrier management

Freight negotiations

Cost control

KPI tracking

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Decision making

Job description

Honor Foods in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead a team, oversee daily freight planning, and drive cost efficiencies. This on-site, full-time role requires hands-on leadership, carrier relationship management, and a focus on profitability through KPI tracking and process improvements.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, carrier negotiations, and continuous improvement to keep freight moving smoothly and cost effectively.