Strategic Logistics Leader - Multi-site Operations & Growth

Tate; St. Paul (AK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement options

Career advancement opportunities

Mentorship and development

Planet Passionate CSR involvement

Job summary

Tate Americas, part of Kingspan Data Solutions, seeks a Logistics Manager to lead logistics operations across our network in St. Paul, VA.

You will develop strategies, manage transportation and distribution, and optimize service performance to ensure reliable deliveries and controlled costs. You’ll collaborate with procurement, operations, and sales, oversee carrier relationships, and drive compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management roles.
• Experience managing transportation networks, distribution operations, and carrier relationships.
• Strong knowledge of logistics operations, transportation regulations, and distribution planning practices.
• Experience using transportation management systems, ERP platforms, and logistics tracking tools.
• Ability to analyze logistics data and implement improvements in enhancing service levels and cost efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership capability managing teams and driving operational performance improvements.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, service-driven logistics environments.
• Strong planning and organizational skills across complex, multi-site logistics operations.
• Proven problem-solving ability to resolve logistics challenges and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive logistics strategies optimizing transportation, distribution, and material flow across the supply chain.
• Oversee carrier selection, routing, and distribution planning ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Evaluate logistics performance and determine actions improving service levels, cost efficiency, and delivery reliability.
• Execute logistics plans ensuring alignment with operational requirements and customer delivery expectations.
• Lead logistics teams and coordinate transportation activities supporting production, warehousing, and customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with procurement, operations, and sales teams to align logistics execution with business priorities.
• Assess capacity requirements and manage carrier relationships, contracts, and service performance expectations.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by providing logistics expertise and driving alignment across operational functions.
• Oversee compliance with safety, regulatory, and contractual requirements across logistics and transportation activities.
• Identify logistics risks and determine mitigation strategies preventing delays, disruptions, and cost impacts.
• Monitor logistics performance against targets and elevate risks impacting service levels or delivery timelines.
• Drive operational discipline by enforcing standards, resolving issues, and maintaining logistics performance stability.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Planning

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business

Tools

TMS

ERP systems

Logistics tracking tools

Job description

Tate Americas, part of Kingspan Data Solutions, seeks a Logistics Manager to lead logistics operations across our network in St. Paul, VA.

You will develop strategies, manage transportation and distribution, and optimize service performance to ensure reliable deliveries and controlled costs. You’ll collaborate with procurement, operations, and sales, oversee carrier relationships, and drive compliance and continuous improvement.