Strategic Freight Logistics Leader

Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.; Monroe (NJ); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

401(k) with Company Match

Health Benefits

Job summary

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in transportation, freight logistics, or supply chain management.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing transportation, logistics, or supply‑chain professionals.
• Experience managing transportation budgets, carrier negotiations, and large‑scale network optimization initiatives.
• Expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytics and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation strategies optimizing regional and national freight networks to support business growth.
• Oversee daily international logistics and trade compliance operations for efficient product flow and regulatory adherence.
• Lead annual transportation RFPs and contract negotiations with asset‑based carriers, brokers, and 3PLs.
• Build strategic partnerships with carriers and logistics providers to support network scalability.
• Develop and maintain routing guides to maximize contract compliance and minimize spot‑market exposure.
• Establish carrier performance scorecards and conduct business reviews to drive accountability.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

TMS

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description