Logistics & Transportation Manager — Cost Optimization

Cpgteam; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pinnacle Corrugated, an industry leader in corrugated manufacturing, seeks a Logistics Manager in Landis, NC to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve outbound transportation and logistics. You will focus on reducing freight cost, improving trailer utilization, and ensuring accurate transportation charges while collaborating with internal teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; plus five years related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve freight cost per MSF while meeting delivery requirements.
• Analyze routes, loads, schedules to improve trailer utilization and MSF per load.
• Review driver hours and mileage to ensure costs are reasonable and aligned with activity.
• Investigate excessive driver hours, early report times, unnecessary mileage and other avoidable costs.
• Monitor fleet performance and work with carriers to correct recurring issues.
• Develop and manage backhaul opportunities to reduce empty miles.
• Minimize use of outside carriers through better planning and utilization of dedicated equipment.
• When outside carriers are necessary, obtain competitive pricing and coordinate requirements.
• Track outside freight usage and reasons for additional transportation.
• Support freight contract negotiations with data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with Financial Planning & Analysis on freight initiatives and cost reductions.
• Work with Scheduling, Production, Customer Service, and Shipping to improve load readiness and delivery efficiency.
• Monitor trailer availability and equipment utilization.
• Investigate late deliveries and freight claims.
• Develop logistics performance reporting and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Independent work

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pinnacle Corrugated, an industry leader in corrugated manufacturing, seeks a Logistics Manager in Landis, NC to plan, coordinate, and continuously improve outbound transportation and logistics. You will focus on reducing freight cost, improving trailer utilization, and ensuring accurate transportation charges while collaborating with internal teams.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.