Transportation & Logistics Manager

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

Job summary

Johnny's Selected Seeds seeks an experienced Transportation & Logistics Manager to ensure efficient product delivery from suppliers to customers. You will manage shipments via USPS, UPS, FedEx, LTL, and 3PL partners, provide data-driven insights, and support strategic initiatives within a full-time, on-site role at the Winslow Fulfillment Center.

The role reports to the Director of Operations and includes budget involvement and cross-functional collaboration with multiple teams to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or related field.
• Certifications such as CSCP/CPIM/CTP/CCS/Lean Six Sigma/PMP preferred.
• Experience with HTS classification, import/export docs, and transport mgmt systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor timely movement of all freight and customer shipments domestically and internationally.
• Audit and validate transportation bills; ensure cost alignment with services.
• Provide monthly/quarterly KPI data and reporting for carriers/destinations.
• Assist with budgeting and cost-trend analysis for transportation logistics.

Skills

Transportation logistics

Data analysis

Stakeholder comms

Excel proficiency

Automation tools

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant field

CSCP/CPIM/CTP/CCS/Lean Six Sigma/PMP or equivalent

Experience with HTS/international trade compliance & I/E docs

Job description

Transportation & Logistics Manager

The Transportation & Logistics Manager will help ensure we deliver products to our customers accurately and efficiently. This position works to ensure goods are moving from suppliers to our customers utilizing the most cost-effective methods with USPS, UPS, FedEx, LTL, and 3PL partners. This person will help provide data, metrics, & shipping solutions working in unison with various departments. This role will provide the needed guidance and insight with strategic initiatives while helping develop and control accurate budgets.

This on-site position is full-time, salary exempt, at the Winslow Fulfillment Center and reports to the Director of Operations.

Pay Range: $76,000.00 to $89,000.00 per year. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for directly monitoring and ensuring the timely movement and delivery of all freight and customer parcel shipments to both domestic and international shipping destinations
• Is the in-house expert for ensuring that all needed shipping documentation, declarations, commercial invoices, packing slips, and other compliance documents are in order ensuring uninterrupted order delivery
• Approves and audits all transportation bills with our outbound, inbound and drop-ship shipping partners to ensure billing costs match services provided
• Identify/Investigates/Communicates erroneous charges discovered on transportation invoices
• Proactively researches and reports on transportation delays, market conditions, & provides recommendations as needed
• Has a good knowledge of all shipping, labeling and packing related software applications that the business utilizes to ship with various carriers and ship methods
• Understands how shipping charges are presented on the web to customers & what ship methods are used for fulfillment
• Support purchasing with Vendor Routing Guides and shipping compliance requirements for purchase orders, imports, and exports
• Helps resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports, exports, or customer issues when they occur for both inbound and outbound shipments
• Maintains, reviews, and assigns HTS classifications for all existing and new products to ensure import and export compliance
• Provides monthly/quarterly KPI data reporting or visuals for carriers and destinations
• Oversees shipping expenditures, supports budget development, and reports on monthly variances and cost trends
• Helps to identify shipping cost vs shipping revenue impacts to the business based on volume or service levels
• Provides destination-based shipping cost information for non-standard size and weights for products to support appropriate freight surcharge decisions
• Provides analysis for anticipated changes in service levels, pricing, tariffs, surcharges, or other regulation changes
• Understands our JSS Corp. Insurance Policies for product in transit & what coverage/limits our suppliers carry to limit JSS risk with product loss or additional expense within the supply chain
• Coordinates carrier insurance claims and provides reporting on claim status, recoveries, and trends
• Provides recommendations to reduce claims and improve damage/lost claims reimbursements
• Partners with shipping supervisor to identify packaging opportunities that prevent additional fees or recurring events with damaged goods
• Manages transportation provider relationships and serves as the primary point of contact for account representatives that provide transportation services, shipping software, and reporting tools
• Maintains all login/password or administrator related web portal access for all transportation, carrier, or customs & duty related sites
• Participate in cross-functional strategic initiatives that require transportation services or software configurations/updates
• Support improvements with internal or external systems and processes that contain transportation integrations or services
• Actively participates in virtual meetings by utilizing video conferencing tools effectively, and engaging in collaborative discussions with internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management is crucial
• 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 various stakeholders
• Competency with transportation management websites, software, and MS Office Tools primarily Excel
• Effectively communicating complex data insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Working and negotiating effectively with carrier reps, stakeholders, and potential service providers
• Ability to engage with and appropriately utilize approved AI assistants and automation tools to support daily responsibilities, increase efficiency, and drive continuous improvement

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Transportation, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSCP, CPIM, CTP, CCS, Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or equivalent
• Experience with international trade compliance, HTS classification, import/export documentation, and transportation management systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read, count, author & complete all documentation as needed
• Ability to walk or navigate throughout facility where needed
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for up to 8+ hours per day

Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with employee owners (FT) who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!

Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.