Logistics Manager NAFTA

Vesuvius•Charlotte, NC

31d

About The Position

The Logistics Manager NAFTA will oversee transportation operations across the NAFTA region, ensuring seamless coordination between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This role involves developing and executing regional logistics strategies aligned with business goals, customer requirements, and cost-efficiency targets. The manager will serve as the primary point of contact for regional logistics matters, including cross-border compliance, carrier management, and performance oversight. Key responsibilities include identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities, analyzing freight spend, negotiating with carriers, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service reliability and operational efficiency. The role also focuses on managing day-to-day trucking operations, monitoring carrier KPIs, and collaborating with various internal and external teams to ensure smooth cross-border flows and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
7+ years of logistics or transportation management experience
at least 3 years focused on trucking
Strong knowledge of NAFTA/USMCA regulations, cross‑border logistics, and regional transportation markets.
Proven track record of reducing logistics costs and implementing improvement initiatives.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
Experience with TMS platforms, freight analytics tools, and carrier performance systems.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑country environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee transportation operations across the NAFTA region, ensuring seamless coordination between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Develop and execute regional logistics strategies aligned with business goals, customer requirements, and cost‑efficiency targets.
Serve as the primary point of contact for regional logistics matters, including cross‑border compliance, carrier management, and performance oversight.
Identify, evaluate, and implement cost‑saving opportunities across trucking operations, including route optimization, mode selection, consolidation, and network redesign.
Analyze freight spend, market trends, and carrier performance to drive strategic decision‑making.
Involve negotiations with carriers and logistics partners to secure competitive rates and service levels.
Define and implement improvement initiatives to enhance service reliability, reduce lead times, and increase operational efficiency.
Utilize data analytics to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities within the transportation network.
Champion digital tools, automation, and visibility platforms to modernize logistics processes.
Manage day‑to‑day trucking operations, including domestic and cross‑border shipments, carrier scheduling, and freight execution.
Monitor carrier KPIs such as on‑time delivery, capacity availability, damage rates, FTL/LTL performance and service quality.
Partner with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and customer service teams to align logistics strategies with broader business needs.
Support sales and operations planning (S&OP) with accurate transportation capacity and cost insights.
Collaborate with export/import team, and external partners to ensure smooth cross‑border flows.
Mitigate transportation risks by developing contingency plans, alternative routing strategies, and carrier diversification.
Ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements across the NAFTA region, including customs documentation, safety standards, and environmental regulations.