Senior Freight Ops & 3PL Strategy Lead

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing is seeking a Freight Operations and 3PL Management Lead to design and operate a smarter freight network across OE and aftermarket customers. You’ll align site MP&L teams and strategic partners to deliver measurable savings and compliant logistics execution.

You’ll collaborate with MP&L managers across sites, Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving to translate strategy into dependable action. Expect 75% travel and a hands-on, servant-leadership role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 10+ years in logistics.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or warehouse environments.
• Expertise in supply chain-related government regulations.
• Proven strategic planning and implementation track record.
• Ability to coordinate personnel and resources across multiple sites.
• Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours when needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to Carlex facilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and drive short- and long-term logistics strategies, grounded in data and market intelligence.
• Own logistics spend and reporting, enabling precise budgeting with annual freight estimates and monthly updates.
• Lead 3PL governance: set expectations, manage performance, and hold partners accountable.
• Run competitive bid events and negotiate favorable rates while protecting service and compliance.
• Engineer route designs with Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, and suppliers to minimize total landed cost.
• Define KPIs; launch savings programs with 3PLs and plant MP&L to deliver measurable improvements.
• Submit monthly freight accruals; oversee freight payment processes for accuracy and control.
• Maintain adherence to State and Federal transportation regulations across all activities.
• Provide freight cost inputs for new production quotes via a live component/inter-company cost model.
• Track SOP/EOP and part transfers, resetting lanes and modes proactively when demand shifts.
• Direct trade advisors and brokers to keep US import/export activity fully compliant.
• Resolve transportation claims and approve related invoices promptly.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Servant leadership

Customer-service mindset

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Job description

Carlex Glass Manufacturing is seeking a Freight Operations and 3PL Management Lead to design and operate a smarter freight network across OE and aftermarket customers. You’ll align site MP&L teams and strategic partners to deliver measurable savings and compliant logistics execution.

You’ll collaborate with MP&L managers across sites, Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving to translate strategy into dependable action. Expect 75% travel and a hands-on, servant-leadership role.