Senior Logistics Leader: Compliance & Cost Optimization

Accurate Personnel; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager for a growing food distribution company. The role leads carrier compliance, optimizes transportation strategies, and drives multi-site logistics operations in collaboration with Finance, Distribution and Procurement.

The ideal candidate will oversee rate management, KPI development, and vendor pickup strategies while enforcing safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Logistics Management.
• Proven leadership ability with experience managing diverse teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carrier compliance oversight — Ensure all freight carriers meet company policies, regulatory requirements, safety standards, and performance expectations.
• Rate & contract management — Manage carrier rates, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with Finance to structure agreements aligned with financial goals.
• KPI development — Establish and monitor KPIs for on-time delivery, safety, service quality, and contract adherence.
• Vendor pickup strategy — Design and optimize transportation schedules, routing, and vendor pickup operations to balance cost and service.
• Operational leadership — Develop strategic and tactical direction for logistics operations across all locations; ensure strong performance management and financial accountability.
• Process improvement — Implement procedures that enhance service strategy, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Cross-functional collaboration — Partner with distribution, procurement, and other operational teams to streamline workflows and improve logistics outcomes.
• Safety & compliance — Enforce company safety policies, SOPs, OSHA standards, and safe-practice guidelines.

Skills

Logistics Management

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational & analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Tools

Truckmate (TMW)

RoadNet TMS

Planner

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Visio

Job description

Accurate Personnel is seeking a Senior Logistics Manager for a growing food distribution company. The role leads carrier compliance, optimizes transportation strategies, and drives multi-site logistics operations in collaboration with Finance, Distribution and Procurement.

The ideal candidate will oversee rate management, KPI development, and vendor pickup strategies while enforcing safety and regulatory standards.