Transportation & Logistics Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Johnny's Selected Seeds seeks a Transportation & Logistics Manager to oversee the movement of freight and customer parcels, optimize carriers, and manage documentation for domestic and international shipments. You will work with multiple departments to drive cost-effective solutions and data-driven initiatives.

The role reports to the Director of Operations at the Winslow Fulfillment Center and focuses on budgeting, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement in shipping operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation, logistics or supply chain management.
• Familiarity with transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, identify problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work with various stakeholders.
• Proficient with transportation management systems and related software.
• Strong communication of data insights to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to negotiate with carrier reps and service providers.
• Ability to use AI assistants and automation tools to improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Monitor timely movement and delivery of all freight and shipments domestically and internationally.
• Ensure shipping documents, declarations, invoices, and packing slips are in order.
• Audit transportation bills and ensure charges match services provided.
• Identify erroneous charges on transportation invoices.
• Research and report on transportation delays and market conditions.
• Know shipping charges presentation and methods used for fulfillment.
• Support purchasing with routing guides and shipping compliance for PO imports/exports.
• Resolve issues in transportation, logistics systems, imports/exports, or customer concerns.

Skills

Transportation management

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance

Multi-tasking

Carrier negotiations

AI automation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Certifications such as CSCP/CPIM/CTP

Experience with HTS/import/export docs and TMS

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Transportation & Logistics Manager

Position Summary

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 Selected Seeds 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

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.