Transportation Logistics Manager

Riddell; North Ridgeville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Transportation Logistics Manager to oversee global transportation operations. The ideal candidate will manage carrier relationships and ensure cost-effective movement of goods. Responsibilities include financial analysis, process improvement initiatives, and collaboration across departments. A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or a related field is required, along with 3–7+ years of experience in logistics management. This is a full-time position based in Ohio.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in transportation management or logistics.
• Strong understanding of carrier pricing and freight markets.
• Experience with cross border Mexico operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all global transportation operations and financial analysis.
• Manage relationships with carrier and logistics service providers.
• Identify and implement cost-savings opportunities across the logistics network.

Skills

Logistics analytics

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Carrier management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Excel

SAP

BI dashboards

Job description

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The Transportation & Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing all global transportation operations, including carrier management and negotiations, financial analysis, and operational activities. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective movement of goods while driving continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining strong relationships with logistics partners. The ideal candidate combines analytical capability with operational expertise to optimize freight spend, enhance service levels, and support organizational supply chain goals.

Job Duties

• Select, negotiate and manage relationships with carrier and logistics service providers across all modes of transportation (Parcel, LTL, Ocean, Cross-border MX, Freight Forwarders, etc).
• Responsible for freight budget, monthly financial reporting, freight pay/audit and other spend metrics.
• Serve as primary escalation point for sales and customer service for both inbound and outbound shipment issues and resolution.
• Leads team members by assigning and directing daily work, conducting performance evaluations, recognizing strong performance, addressing performance issues, and resolving employee concerns.
• Identify and implement cost-savings and process improvement opportunities across the logistics network.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of all domestic and international freight movement and status’s.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs, carrier performance and risk/opportunity reporting for leadership.
• Oversee TMS platform operations and optimization (manifesting, routing, tracking etc).
• Implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives across the transportation network.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations, Sales and Finance teams to optimize logistics performance.
• Utilize analytics and data to support strategic decision-making and carrier evaluations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of experience in transportation management, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Experience collecting and reporting on logistics analytics and delivering KPI reporting/scorecards monthly, as well as utilizing data to make decisions for process improvement or vendor change decisions.
• Strong understanding of carrier pricing, freight markets, and transportation modes (Parcel, LTL, International preferred).
• Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and data analytics tools (Excel, BI dashboards).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with cross border Mexico operations and international compliance preferred.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office applications, primarily Word, Excel, and SAP experience preferred.

Senior Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Distribution

Industry

Retail