Senior Transportation & Logistics Manager

Socket.dev; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead carrier selection, rate negotiation and performance measurement, ensuring budget targets and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the TMS and 3PL providers, manage contracts and shipping policies, and drive continuous improvement across transportation operations in the United States and Canada.

This role offers opportunities for growth within a global packaging leader and requires up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree/major in supply chain, logistics, transportation or business.
• 7 - 12 years’ experience in transportation operations / logistics or transportation procurement (analyst moved up to manager).
• Experience with carrier negotiations, agreements and tariffs.
• Knowledge of all modes of transportation, especially TL, IMDL, LTL and fleet.
• Willing to travel up to 20% of the time for business purposes (US and Canada).
• Experience with TMS and 3PL solutions.
• Knowledge of DOT, IATA, IMDG code, 49 CFR, US Census Bureau, Customer and other governmental regulations.
• Microsoft Office Suite expertise in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Manages the selection, performance and measurement of carriers.
• Negotiates freight rates and services.
• Highly analytical.
• Administration of contracts, rate tariffs, operating authority, certificates of insurance, SCAC code confirmation, etc.
• Manages route guides, ensuring carriers are selected with the appropriate capacity and service levels while achieving budget goals.
• Works closely with the TMS provider ensuring reports and data are accurate and providing value to drive the business forward.
• Oversees and administering the carrier claim process.
• Manages the carrier freight payment and audit process.
• Manages carrier compliance, cost and strategy.
• Develops, audit and oversee plant shipping policy.
• Supervises fleet relationships.
• Manages logistics 3PL relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Contract administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/logistics/business

Tools

TMS

3PL software

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead carrier selection, rate negotiation and performance measurement, ensuring budget targets and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with the TMS and 3PL providers, manage contracts and shipping policies, and drive continuous improvement across transportation operations in the United States and Canada.

This role offers opportunities for growth within a global packaging leader and requires up to 20% travel.