Operations - Logistics Manager

The Boelter Companies, Inc.•Pewaukee, WI

21h

About The Position

The Logistics Manager plays a critical leadership role in designing, optimizing, and executing a best‑in‑class logistics strategy that delivers reliable, cost‑effective, and scalable solutions across all Boelter divisions. This role owns carrier performance, contract compliance, import/export operations, and enterprise freight reporting—while continuously pushing for smarter processes, stronger partnerships, and better customer outcomes. This is an opportunity for a hands‑on, energetic leader who thrives on solving complex problems, leveraging data, and influencing across all levels of the organization. The Logistics Manager is both a strategic thinker and an operational driver, bringing innovation, accountability, and momentum to everything they do.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) or equivalent of education and experience.
8+ years of progressive logistics leadership experience in a distribution setting.
Proven success using data and analytics to improve cost, service, and efficiency.
Strong experience negotiating with domestic carriers, international freight providers, and 3PLs.
Deep understanding of domestic transportation and import/export compliance requirements.
ERP experience required; SAP strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead, prioritize, and execute multiple high‑impact initiatives simultaneously.
Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration.
A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the energy to challenge the status quo and drive change.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously evolve a comprehensive domestic and international freight and logistics strategy that supports organizational growth.
Own logistics performance end‑to‑end by establishing meaningful KPIs, analyzing trends, and delivering timely, insight‑driven reporting.
Lead carrier strategy including bid evaluations, contract negotiations, compliance, and ongoing performance management of carriers and 3PL partners.
Drive cost containment and optimization initiatives through data‑backed analysis, negotiation, and process improvements—without compromising service.
Champion process standardization and scalability while maintaining a strong customer‑first mindset.
Serve as the logistics subject matter expert (SME), building credibility and trust across sales, operations, finance, and leadership teams.
Partner with Sales and Operations to design win‑win logistics solutions that enhance customer experience and profitability.
Manage day‑to‑day import and export operations, ensuring service excellence, compliance, and cost discipline.
Resolve complex logistics issues and customer concerns with urgency, ownership, and professionalism.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, proactively developing plans to stay ahead of market shifts.
Collaborate with IT to ensure logistics systems and integrations (ERP, TMS, carrier tools) are optimized and driving productivity and visibility.
Enable accurate, timely freight estimates to support pricing and order processing activities.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending
Health Savings Accounts
Long-Term Disability
Basic Life/AD&D
Supplemental Life/AD&D
Short-Term Disability coverage is provided via salary continuation at a rate of 60% of your base salary. You are eligible for this coverage after one year of employment.
401(k) contributions can start as soon as the first payroll of employment and include a company match.
Paid Time Off
associate discounts at our stores
On Demand pay