National Logistics Manager (1152900)

The Judge Group; Vacaville (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD

LTD

Paid Vacation

401(k) match

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a North America Logistics Manager based in Vacaville, CA, with travel to multiple sites. You will shape and execute the nationwide logistics strategy, overseeing transportation, warehousing, inventory movement, SAP logistics, and 3PL partnerships to drive cost efficiency and service excellence.

You will lead cross-functional teams across plants, establish standardized processes, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement to support growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (see above).
• 7+ years of progressive logistics/transportation leadership in manufacturing.
• Advanced SAP Logistics experience is required.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers and carrier relationships.
• Multi-site leadership experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s national logistics strategy across multiple facilities.
• Lead Plant Logistics Managers and logistics personnel with coaching and development.
• Standardize logistics processes, SOPs, and performance expectations across locations.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and customer service excellence.
• Oversee inbound/outbound transportation, warehousing, and inventory movement.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Logistics

Transportation management

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

• Vacaville, CA
• Vacaville, CA + 30% travel (between 3 sites)

Salary

$140,000.00 USD Annually - $175,000.00 USD Annually

Compensation

$135,000 - $165,000 base salary + Bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Paid Vacation.
• 401(k) match.

Job Description

North America Logistics Manager - Vacaville, CA

The National Logistics Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and optimizing the organization’s national logistics strategy across all manufacturing locations. This position provides leadership for transportation, warehousing, inventory movement, accessories fulfillment, freight optimization, SAP logistics processes, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and enterprise logistics improvement initiatives.

National Logistics Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s national logistics strategy supporting business growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Plant Logistics Managers and logistics personnel across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Establish standardized logistics processes, operating procedures, and performance expectations across all locations.
• Promote collaboration and best-practice sharing between plants to improve consistency and execution.
• Build a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.

Transportation Management

• Own enterprise inbound and outbound transportation performance.
• Develop freight strategies that balance cost, service, and delivery performance.
• Monitor freight spend against budget and identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Evaluate carrier performance and negotiate transportation solutions when appropriate.
• Manage relationships with common carriers, freight brokers, parcel providers, and third-party logistics partners.
• Develop contingency plans to minimize transportation disruptions.

• Provide oversight of warehouse operations supporting manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure safe, efficient material movement and storage practices.
• Improve warehouse productivity, space utilization, and inventory flow.
• Standardize warehouse operating procedures across all facilities.

Inventory & Accessories Fulfillment

• Lead enterprise accessories fulfillment operations ensuring customer orders are complete and shipped accurately.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and implement corrective actions to improve inventory integrity.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to reduce inventory discrepancies and improve material availability.
• Support cycle counting, inventory controls, and inventory optimization initiatives.

SAP & Systems Leadership

• Serve as the business owner for SAP logistics processes.
• Lead implementation of SAP enhancements and continuous system improvements.
• Partner with IT on integrated systems projects involving logistics, inventory management, shipping, warehousing, and reporting.
• Develop standardized reporting and dashboard capabilities supporting operational decision-making.

Operational Execution

• Support daily production and shipping activities to ensure customer commitments are achieved.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Customer Experience to proactively resolve shipment issues.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly shipment execution against revenue targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional responses to logistics disruptions.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing logistics professionals.
• Conduct performance evaluations and establish individual development plans.
• Foster collaboration across Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Procurement, Finance, and IT.
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Lead organizational change initiatives impacting logistics operations.

Qualifications Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field required.
• 7+ years or more years of progressive logistics, transportation, or supply chain leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Multi-site Leadership Experience Strongly Preferred

• Experience managing transportation networks, warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution.

Advanced SAP Logistics Experience Required

• Experience leading enterprise systems implementations and cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated success improving logistics KPIs and reducing transportation costs.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers and carrier relationships.