Onsite Logistics Manager — Delivery & Distribution Lead

San Antonio Express-News; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Competitive retirement plan

Job summary

San Antonio Express-News is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead a team of full-time and part-time staff and independent contractors in delivering newspapers across an assigned geography. This onsite role requires overseeing distribution operations, ensuring timely and dry delivery, and managing costs and schedules.

The role emphasizes staff training, route optimization, and adherence to regulatory standards, with collaboration across departments to support subscriber retention and service

Qualifications

• High school education.
• Planning, problem-solving, statistical, motivational, and oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in a team environment and as a self-starter.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing production environment.
• Flexible schedule and deliver newspapers while driving.
• Reliable transportation, a Texas driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance.
• Ability to walk, sit and climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and push or pull up to 65 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive finger movements, twisting or pressure involving wrists and hands.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timely and dry delivery of all products in an assigned geography.
• Facilitate the delivery of all products not managed by a delivery agreement.
• Manage and schedule the efforts and expenses of the Distribution Center staff.
• Train and develop Distribution Center staff.
• Manage route structure, carrier/agent profit analysis, delivery deadlines and carrier retention to achieve company goals.
• Maintain subscriber files, routers, route lists and all other routine reports, records and forms in a timely and accurate manner.
• Contact customers with service-related problems and resolve them in a timely and permanent manner.
• Verify the accuracy of information going to and coming from the Distribution Center, including from independent contractors, customer service, circulation sales, finance and delivery partners.
• Ensure compliance with the independent contractor agreement and recommend corrective action for violations.
• Assist with subscriber retention and subscriber sales efforts.
• Communicate progress and problems to your supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
• Lead and participate in Distribution initiatives to achieve company goals, and join project teams as needed.
• Maintain a positive work environment for all employees and contractors.
• Maintain clean, safe and secure facilities, promote and reinforce Human Resources policies regarding employment, harassment and training, and take appropriate action to ensure facilities meet all regulatory standards (fire, building codes, OSHA, DOT, AAM and ADA).
• Perform other essential duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Statistical

Motivational

Oral and written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

San Antonio Express-News is seeking a Logistics Manager to lead a team of full-time and part-time staff and independent contractors in delivering newspapers across an assigned geography. This onsite role requires overseeing distribution operations, ensuring timely and dry delivery, and managing costs and schedules.

The role emphasizes staff training, route optimization, and adherence to regulatory standards, with collaboration across departments to support subscriber retention and service