International Logistics Manager

Ocean Spray • Lakeville, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) International Logistics Manager! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA with Mondays and Fridays remote. The International Logistics Manager is responsible for developing and executing global transportation strategies that ensure the efficient movement of finished goods to international customers while balancing cost, service, and compliance requirements. This role manages ocean freight operations, carrier and freight forwarder relationships, export documentation processes, and transportation performance to support reliable customer delivery and inventory flow. The position partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Procurement, and external logistics providers to optimize export execution, resolve supply chain disruptions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Logistics Manager monitors carrier performance, freight market trends, and international trade regulations to mitigate risk, maintain compliance, and provide strategic recommendations to leadership. Additionally, the role leads transportation sourcing activities, manages freight spend, and participates in cross-functional projects supporting business growth, new market expansion, and customer requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• 10+ years of transportation operations management experience preferably CPG operations; experience in carrier procurement / management
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of carrier operations and costs ideally within beverages and food industry
• Strong carrier management experience managing multiple modes including Truckload (Dry & Reefer), Bulk Tanker (Liquid & Dry), Intermodal, LTL (Dry & Reefer) and Small Parcel
• Demonstrated experience building a primarily asset-based carrier portfolio with minimal reliance on freight Brokers / Non-Asset based transportation providers
• Experience working as part of cross functional project team and taking lead functional role on key projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledgeable on DOT and FSMA rules and regulations
• Experience Managing Carrier Claims
• Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)
• At least 5 Years of Experience

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree or an accredited supply chain certification a plus
• Master's Degree (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• International freight management, budget, distribution rates and carrier contracts
• Export process and documentation
• Knowledge of FMC (Federal Maritime Commission), AES, NVOCCs, Freight Forwarders, Incoterms
• Support the forecasting, cost analysis, tracking and reporting of transportation annual operations cost budget and associated risks.
• Identify and recommend cost savings initiatives to ensure overall targets are met.
• Work collaboratively and foster strong working relationships within the organization including Sales, Customer Operations, Warehousing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Co-Pack and Planning.
• Assist other departments with coordination of shipments on ad-hoc basis.
• Serve as part of cross functional project teams that develops and implements new products and packages to meet innovation and growth plans.

Benefits

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Telehealth services
• 1:1 health coaching
• Supportive benefits for all the stages of your life
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition/Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior