Strategic Logistics & 3PL Operations Manager

Cyruspies; Traverse City (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is seeking a Logistics Manager in Traverse City, MI to oversee third-party logistics, production planning, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution, and transportation. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while aligning with business objectives in SLFB's network.

The role requires managing multiple 3PLs, optimizing shipping costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred and relevant job experience required.
• Experience in Food and Beverage, preferably Frozen/Refrigerated.
• Experience in Pool Consolidation Programs.
• Knowledge of both Food Service and Retail Customers and their expectations.
• Experience in managing a Warehouse/Distribution Center.
• Experience in contract negotiations in Freight and Warehouse.
• Strong Analytical skills and Data Management expertise.
• Experience in Managing multiple 3PLs.
• Experience in Network modeling and design.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple priorities on a daily basis.
• Start- up experience would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Manage Third Party Logistic Providers to ensure On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) shipment deliveries in response to customer order requirements of 90%+.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Customer Service to facilitate shipping.
• Manage and maintain all shipping paperwork and data.
• Develop a budget and execute plans to eliminate identified excess shipping cost.
• Develop continuous improvement/productivity initiatives.
• Maintain high inventory accuracy at all inventory locations in SLFB network.
• Source and implement all transportation and warehouse providers.
• Lead partnership with carriers to ensure that required assets are available in advance of shipping date and required pickup schedules are met.
• Ensure all shipments are available for pickup based on scheduled cutoff times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

3PL management

Contract negotiations

Warehouse management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Job description

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is seeking a Logistics Manager in Traverse City, MI to oversee third-party logistics, production planning, purchasing, inventory, warehousing, distribution, and transportation. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while aligning with business objectives in SLFB's network.

The role requires managing multiple 3PLs, optimizing shipping costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions.