Logistics Manager

Crecera Brands•Park Township, MI

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Stow Company is seeking a Logistics Manager in Holland, MI. This company is the country's premier source for custom closets and organizational solutions, designed, custom-cut, and shipped directly to clients. The Logistics Manager will optimize the transportation network for cost-effectiveness, reliability, and customer focus. This role involves leading inbound and outbound transportation operations, managing freight spend, and liaising with a Fourth-Party Logistics (4PL) provider to ensure operational excellence, service performance, and end-to-end transportation visibility. Through strategic carrier management, transportation planning, and continuous improvement, the Logistics Manager will drive efficiency, support customer demand, and contribute to overall supply chain performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree required, BS in Logistics, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or related preferred.
5+ years in logistics and/or supply chain.
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel required, knowledge of PowerBI.
Advanced analytical experience in MS Office, Tableau, Business Intelligence, etc.
Ability to work with large data sets and strong mathematical background.
ERP experience preferably SAP S4/Hana and ShipERP.
Knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain concepts and parts flow.
Effective at developing and using standardized work.
Understanding of lean concepts.
Understands and employs change management methodology.
Uses logic and problem-solving tools to develop plans to meet targets and look forward proactively and to prioritize.
Can lead conversations with carriers in a proactive, productive manner.
Strong analytical mind with a problem-solving aptitude and quantitative skills.
Interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with individuals both internally and externally to The Stow Company.
Must have excellent customer service skills; including strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must have the ability to interface with all levels of personnel in an office and a manufacturing environment.
Ability to take the initiative and work well independently with little supervision, and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Industry Certification in Supply Chain [i.e.: APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)]

Responsibilities

Own and manage the 4PL partnership, serving as the primary liaison and ensuring alignment on execution, priorities, and service expectations.
Establish and lead a 4PL governance framework, including KPIs, SLAs, scorecards, and regular business reviews to drive accountability and performance.
Direct end-to-end transportation operations across inbound and outbound flows, ensuring effective planning, routing, and execution.
Drive transportation cost management and optimization, including budgeting, freight spend oversight, invoice audit validation, and cost reduction initiatives.
Monitor real-time shipment performance and resolve service disruptions, delays, and capacity constraints in collaboration with the 4PL.
Own and manage ShipERP and EWM partnerships, serving as a liaison and ensuring alignment on execution, priorities, and service expectations.
Ensure data accuracy, reporting integrity, and visibility across ERP, TMS, and 4PL systems to support informed decision-making.
Partner cross-functionally with Purchasing, Planning, Operations, Finance, Sales, and Customer Service to align logistics execution with business demand and production plan.
Lead continuous improvement and network optimization initiatives to improve service levels, reduce costs, and enhance transportation efficiency.
Oversee carrier strategy and performance through the 4PL, ensuring optimal capacity, service reliability, and contract compliance.
Develop internal team capabilities and define clear roles and accountability between internal teams and the 4PL while resolving complex logistics issues.
Live Company values on a daily basis.
Pose no direct threat to the health or safety of themselves, of others, or to property.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential elements as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
The Stow Company may temporarily assign any team member with duties outside of their normal responsibilities. Such assignments may be warranted due to a variety of specific requirements, conditions and/or the capabilities of available personnel. Management will determine the nature and duration of those assignments.