Logistics Strategy Lead - LTL, Parcel & Air Freight

PACCAR; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 104,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

FSA/HSA

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

EAP and wellness

Job summary

PACCAR is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead LTL, parcel, and air freight strategy across its U.S. divisions, driving cost optimization, carrier performance, and system integration.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and transportation partners to deliver efficient, compliant freight solutions that support strategic supply chain objectives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience; advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, TMS, SAP, and EDI/API integrations are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of work experience
• Experience with strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and RFP processes.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating freight costs, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate LTL, Parcel, and Air freight contracts to optimize cost and service performance.
• Lead carrier sourcing, benchmarking, and performance management initiatives across PACCAR locations.
• Administer transportation rates and ensure accurate implementation within Transportation Management System (TMS) and related systems.
• Oversee freight payment, audit, and invoice discrepancy resolution processes with third-party providers.
• Develop freight analytics, dashboards, and reporting tools to support cost and performance improvements.
• Drive logistics technology enhancements, system integrations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal customers, carriers, and vendors to resolve operational issues and ensure compliance.
• Manage transportation and logistics projects, including cross-border initiatives and warehouse transitions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

RFP processes

Freight cost analysis

KPI analysis

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

SQL

TMS

SAP

EDI/API integrations

Job description

PACCAR is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead LTL, parcel, and air freight strategy across its U.S. divisions, driving cost optimization, carrier performance, and system integration.

You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and transportation partners to deliver efficient, compliant freight solutions that support strategic supply chain objectives. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of relevant experience; advanced Excel, SQL, Tableau, TMS, SAP, and EDI/API integrations are