Senior Inbound Logistics Leader - Merchant & Vendor Ops

Five Below; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Five Below in Philadelphia is seeking a Sr. Logistics Specialist, Domestic Inbound Merchant & Vendor Management to optimize inbound flows from domestic vendors to distribution centers.

You will coordinate with Merchandising, Vendors, Transportation Providers, and Supply Chain Operations to ensure timely delivery at low total landed costs. You will manage vendor relationships, monitor inbound transportation, and drive improvements in compliance, visibility, and cost efficiency across the network

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, business, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8+ years of experience in domestic transportation or logistics operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. domestic freight modes and carrier operations.
• Hands-on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret freight data and KPIs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in using transportation management systems (Manhattan TMS preferred) and related software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Problem-solving skills to address issues related to shipments and transportation.
• Negotiation skills for contract management with carriers and service providers.
• Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary transportation contact for assigned Merchandising categories and business units.
• Collaborate with Merchants, Inventory Planning, Replenishment, and Sourcing teams to understand inventory needs, promotional events, seasonal builds, and product launch timelines.
• Ensure transportation capacity and execution plans align with forecasted inventory requirements.
• Communicate transportation risks, delays, and inventory impacts to business partners in a timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with domestic vendors and suppliers.
• Educate vendors on transportation programs, routing guides, shipping standards, and compliance requirements.
• Monitor vendor shipping performance and compliance metrics.
• Resolve vendor-related transportation issues that impact inventory flow, delivery schedules, or supply chain costs.
• Conduct recurring business reviews with strategic vendors to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage inbound freight movements from vendors to distribution centers through company-managed transportation programs.
• Coordinate shipment scheduling, tendering, load building, appointment management, and carrier communication.
• Track freight movement from origin to destination and proactively resolve exceptions.
• Support capacity planning during seasonal peaks, promotional events, and supply chain disruptions.
• Maintain and enforce vendor routing compliance standards.
• Analyze chargeback and compliance trends to identify opportunities for improved vendor performance.
• Partner with vendors to reduce routing violations, scheduling issues, and shipment errors.
• Support implementation and communication of vendor compliance program enhancements.
• Monitor key transportation and vendor performance metrics.
• Develop scorecards and performance dashboards for merchants, vendors, and transportation providers.
• Analyze transportation costs, freight trends, vendor compliance performance, and service metrics.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and recommend process improvements.
• Partner with Distribution Center Operations, Transportation, Inventory Planning, Merchandising, Finance, Procurement, and IT teams.
• Support new vendor onboarding, product launches, distribution center shifts, and network changes.
• Participate in strategic supply chain initiatives focused on improving service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve inbound transportation efficiency and inventory flow.
• Support transportation automation, process standardization, and technology enhancements.
• Create and maintain SOPs, training materials, and best-practice documentation.
• Lead projects that improve vendor compliance, transportation visibility, and operational performance

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business, (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Manhattan TMS

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Five Below in Philadelphia is seeking a Sr. Logistics Specialist, Domestic Inbound Merchant & Vendor Management to optimize inbound flows from domestic vendors to distribution centers.

You will coordinate with Merchandising, Vendors, Transportation Providers, and Supply Chain Operations to ensure timely delivery at low total landed costs. You will manage vendor relationships, monitor inbound transportation, and drive improvements in compliance, visibility, and cost efficiency across the network