Senior Logistics Manager

Jobtailor; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a senior logistics leader to develop and execute a global logistics strategy that aligns with business growth and customer service objectives. You will oversee domestic and international transportation, manage RFQs and contracts, and drive cost optimization.

Responsibilities include leading S&OP, ensuring import/export compliance, and steering logistics tech like TMS, WMS, and EDI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, and supply chain with leadership.
• 3+ years of people leadership managing logistics or supply chain teams.
• Experience managing domestic and international transportation, import/export, and FDA-regulated products.
• Proven record negotiating transportation contracts and managing carriers/3PLs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's global logistics strategy to support growth, service excellence, and cost optimization.
• Lead domestic and international transportation operations, including carrier management, freight forwarding, and customs brokerage.
• Manage transportation sourcing activities: RFQs, carrier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier performance management.
• Lead S&OP activities with transportation capacity planning, inventory flow, and risk assessments.
• Ensure import/export compliance, FDA-regulated imports, customs regulations, and cold chain logistics.
• Drive logistics technology initiatives: TMS, WMS, ERP integrations, and EDI implementations.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs to measure costs, on-time delivery, inventory movement, and carrier performance.
• Lead continuous improvement, network optimization, and automation opportunities.
• Own logistics budget, transportation spend, freight forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions and supply chain risks.
• Lead, coach, and develop the logistics team with accountability and excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support product launches and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NetSuite

TMS

WMS

SPS Commerce / EDI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's global logistics strategy to support business growth, customer service excellence, and cost optimization.
• Lead domestic and international transportation operations, including carrier management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and 3PL partnerships.
• Manage transportation sourcing activities, including RFQs, carrier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier performance management.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by providing transportation capacity planning, inventory flow recommendations, logistics constraints, and risk assessments.
• Oversee import/export compliance, FDA-regulated imports, customs regulations, and cold chain logistics.
• Drive logistics technology initiatives, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP integrations, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) implementations.
• Develop executive-level logistics dashboards and KPI reporting to measure transportation costs, on-time delivery, inventory movement, warehouse productivity, carrier performance, and customer service.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, logistics network optimization, cost reduction projects, and automation opportunities.
• Own the logistics budget, transportation spend, freight forecasting, and identify cost‑saving initiatives.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate transportation disruptions and supply chain risks.
• Lead, coach, and develop the logistics team while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product launches, commercialization efforts, and strategic business initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, and supply chain management with increasing leadership responsibility.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience managing logistics or supply chain teams.
• Proven experience managing domestic and international transportation, import/export operations, customs compliance, and FDA-regulated products.
• Demonstrated success negotiating transportation contracts, managing carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and EDI platforms (SPS Commerce).
• APICS CLTD, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or related supply chain certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with GMP/GDP environments and experience supporting logistics within nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries preferred.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing logistics strategies, managing transportation operations, and ensuring compliance with import/export regulations. Proven ability to lead teams, optimize costs, and implement logistics technology solutions to enhance operational efficiency.