Strategic Transportation & Logistics Manager

Johnny's Selected Seeds; Winslow (ME); On-site; USD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnny's Selected Seeds is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Manager to oversee freight movement and shipping costs from suppliers to customers. This on-site, full-time role at the Winslow Fulfillment Center reports to the Director of Operations and influences budgeting, vendor relations, and cross-functional processes.

The role requires a background in transportation/logistics, strong data analysis, and experience with shipping documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
• Familiarity with transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong ability to analyze data, identify problems, and develop solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and provide timely service with stakeholders.
• Proficiency with transportation management software and Excel.
• Communicating complex data insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Negotiation with carriers and service providers.
• Ability to use AI assistants and automation tools to improve daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure timely movement of freight and shipments domestically and internationally.
• Ensure shipping documents, declarations, invoices, and packing slips are in order.
• Audit transportation bills and verify charges match services provided.
• Identify and communicate erroneous charges on transportation invoices.
• Provide KPI data reporting for carriers and destinations.
• Manage transportation provider relationships and be the primary contact.
• Coordinate insurance and claims reporting, trends, and recoveries.
• Support budgeting and cost-trend analysis for transportation.
• Assist with routing guides and compliance for imports/exports.
• Collaborate on system enhancements for transportation integrations.

Skills

Transportation management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

multitasking

Excel

Communication

Negotiation

Automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics / Operations

CSCP / CPIM / CTP / Lean Six Sigma / PMP

Import/export documentation & HTS knowledge

Tools

TMS software

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Johnny's Selected Seeds is seeking a Transportation & Logistics Manager to oversee freight movement and shipping costs from suppliers to customers. This on-site, full-time role at the Winslow Fulfillment Center reports to the Director of Operations and influences budgeting, vendor relations, and cross-functional processes.

The role requires a background in transportation/logistics, strong data analysis, and experience with shipping documentation and compliance.