Manager III – Operations

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Transportation and Logistics Manager to oversee daily operations and optimize end-to-end supply chain performance in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on developing strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, collaborate with sales, customer service, and external carriers to meet customer needs, monitor KPIs, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in transportation, logistics, supply chain or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in transportation and logistics management.
• Experience in the freight forwarding industry preferred.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Certification in transportation/logistics (e.g., CTP or CLP) preferred.
• Experience with Transportation Management Software (TMS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the transportation and logistics department's daily operations.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service to meet customer needs.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Collaborate with external partners, carriers, and suppliers to maintain reliable services.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Provide timely and accurate reports to management.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations.

Skills

Transportation And Logistics Mgmt

Freight Forwarding Experience

TMS

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation & logistics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Oversee the transportation and logistics department's daily operations
• Coordinate with internal departments, such as sales and customer service, to meet customer needs
• Develop and implement transportation and logistics strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability
• Collaborate with external partners, carriers, and suppliers to maintain reliable transportation services
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations
• Provide timely and accurate reports to management
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to optimize operations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in transportation and logistics, supply chain management, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation and logistics management is required
• Experience in the freight forwarding industry is preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Knowledge of transportation and logistics regulations and compliance
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Fluent in English (oral and written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required
• Certification in transportation and logistics, such as Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) or Certified Logistics Professional (CLP), preferred
• Experience with transportation management software (TMS) preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transportation and logistics management, with a focus on developing strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability. Proficient in compliance with regulations and skilled in performance monitoring and reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transportation And Logistics Management
• Freight Forwarding Experience
• Transportation Management Software (TMS)
• Certified Transportation Professional (CTP)
• Analytical And Problem-Solving Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Transportation And Logistics Strategies
• Performance Metrics Monitoring
• Compliance Audits
• Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills
• Ability To Work Under Pressure
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Logistics Professional (CLP)

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Regulations
• Logistics Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite