Senior Bulk Logistics & Transportation Lead

The Sterling Choice; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Senior Manager of Logistics & Transportation for the Minneapolis area to lead bulk transportation across a multi-site network. You will work directly with senior transportation leadership to improve efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the logistics network.

The role emphasizes hands-on, independent delivery with no initial direct reports, focusing on operational excellence, carrier relationships and measurable improvements in transportation

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation or logistics operations in manufacturing.
• Direct hands-on bulk liquid/dry bulk transport experience.
• Understanding of scheduling, freight movements and carrier coordination.
• Ability to manage transportation costs and provider relationships.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of challenges.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and improve bulk transportation across facilities.
• Work with fleet ops, drivers and third‑party carriers for reliability and cost.
• Support scheduling, capacity planning and problem solving.
• Manage carrier relationships, costs and service expectations.
• Coordinate external warehousing with third-party providers.
• Support rail transportation activities and scheduling.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve performance.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for costs, service levels, capacity.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement and leadership.

Skills

Bulk transportation expertise

Logistics operations

Carrier coordination

Cost management

Independent worker

Job description

The Sterling Choice is recruiting a Senior Manager of Logistics & Transportation for the Minneapolis area to lead bulk transportation across a multi-site network. You will work directly with senior transportation leadership to improve efficiency, reliability and cost-effectiveness of the logistics network.

The role emphasizes hands-on, independent delivery with no initial direct reports, focusing on operational excellence, carrier relationships and measurable improvements in transportation