Strategic Logistics Projects Lead

Central Transport; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential up to 30%

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Central Transport LLC is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational excellence, cost efficiency, and service quality across the organization. You will partner with executive leadership, terminal management, and corporate teams to plan & execute projects that directly impact performance.

This role involves travel to facilities, strong analytics, and coordinating multiple work streams to drive growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a large break-bulk or HUB facility in the LTL industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in LTL transportation, logistics, operations management, or project management.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with transportation management systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support terminal leadership by standardizing procedures and educating staff to ensure continuous KPI improvements.
• Utilize data analytics to structure staff schedules that coincide with arrival patterns to improve efficiency and cycle integrity.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure a dock layout that reduces travel between load/unload doors while also reducing overall dock congestion.
• Ensure that all leaders understand the importance of audit compliance, including maintaining a safe, clean, and organized facility.
• Provide daily feedback regarding KPIs to terminal management at the 21 largest facilities in the network.
• Support terminal startups, expansions, and major process changes as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Transportation management systems

Job description

Central Transport LLC is seeking a Special Projects Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives that improve operational excellence, cost efficiency, and service quality across the organization. You will partner with executive leadership, terminal management, and corporate teams to plan & execute projects that directly impact performance.

This role involves travel to facilities, strong analytics, and coordinating multiple work streams to drive growth and efficiency.