Logistics Manager

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Logistics Operations is a strategic transportation leader responsible for carrier management, freight cost optimization, transportation compliance and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams to develop transportation strategies, manage key carrier relationships, improve service performance and drive operational efficiency while overseeing logistics KPIs and spend analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field
8+ years of experience in logistics, transportation management or supply chain operations.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong, up to date knowledge of domestic shipping regulations and industry challenges.
High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite – especially Excel, Outlook & Internet applications required.
Proficiency in logistics software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, TMS systems.
Excellent professional oral, written and presentation communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
CPG and cold chain experience a plus.
Understandking of food safety, regulatory guidelines for warehouse/transport settings a plus.
Occasional presentations required for Operations team.

Responsibilities

Modernize and maintain agreements for asset-based carriers and brokers including hiring policies, responsibilities, recordkeeping and claims management.
Ensure carrier and vendor compliance by validating onboarding requirements, maintaining documentation (insurance, certifications), and approving new transportation partners.
Own carrier relationships for transportation exceeding $250K.
Serve as final approval authority on carrier selection and contract terms.
Oversee transportation claims and ensure timely resolution.
Develop and implement new transportation policies in response to evolving regulatory requirements.
Act as an escalation point for major service failures and lead root cause analysis on recurring issues.
Establish and standardize pricing structures across all Suja-managed freight.
Partner with Logistics leadership to evaluate network design and route-to-market strategies.
Own the adoption and continuous improvement of the Transportation Management System (TMS), ensuring alignment with operational processes, data accuracy, and cross-functional integration.
Serve as a transportation subject matter expert for Procurement, Finance, Operations, Customer Solutions, and Warehouse teams.
Influence transportation decisions across multiple functional areas through policy development and operational standards.
Lead implementation of transportation-focused continuous improvement initiatives.
Monitor and report on weekly KPIs related to service performance and transportation costs.
Prepare monthly spend analysis, detailing costs by PO and SO.