Strategic Transportation & Logistics Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced logistics professional in Oak Brook, IL to manage carrier selection, negotiations and performance. The role requires deep analytics, contract administration, and strong knowledge of transportation modes to meet budget goals.

You will work with the TMS and 3PL partners to ensure accurate reporting, drive value, and oversee claims, payments and compliance. This is a full-time on-site position with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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

Carrier negotiations

Data analytics

Budget administration

Contracts & tariffs

TMS & 3PL

DOT regulations

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation or business

Tools

TMS

3PL solutions

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking an experienced logistics professional in Oak Brook, IL to manage carrier selection, negotiations and performance. The role requires deep analytics, contract administration, and strong knowledge of transportation modes to meet budget goals.

You will work with the TMS and 3PL partners to ensure accurate reporting, drive value, and oversee claims, payments and compliance. This is a full-time on-site position with travel up to 20%.