Manager, Logistics and Freight

Peak Technologies•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Logistics and Freight oversees transportation, distribution, freight, and warehousing operations to ensure efficient, cost-effective movement of goods and materials throughout the supply chain. The role manages logistics processes, vendor and carrier relationships, inventory flow, and operational performance to support business objectives across multiple U.S. facilities. It collaborates with cross-functional teams to improve service levels, optimize transportation and warehouse operations, control costs, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards. The position leads site warehouse managers and their teams, sets consistent operating standards across assigned locations, and oversees inventory-control governance, freight processes, dashboards, safety practices, and continuous improvement. It requires business-target accountability, decision-making, and direct and indirect supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role in logistics management.
In-depth knowledge of transportation modes, freight forwarding, customs regulations, and international trade practices.
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in logistics software and ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or TMS.
Demonstrated leadership abilities and a track record of building high-performing teams and driving results.
Ability to read and interpret documents, procedure manuals, and correspondence, and to communicate effectively with external customers and employees at different organizational levels.
Ability to take accountability for business-target delivery and decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive logistics and freight operating plan aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
Lead site warehouse managers and their teams across receiving, inspection, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and dock execution.
Establish common warehouse standard work, labor expectations, capacity plans, slotting rules, and material-handling flows across assigned locations.
Oversee day-to-day logistics operations, including transportation scheduling, inventory management, and warehousing activities.
Own inventory-control governance, including serialized accuracy, cycle counting, reconciliation, quarantine, adjustment controls, customer-owned inventory, and aging inventory.
Build and maintain relationships with transportation providers, freight forwarders, and other third-party vendors.
Establish freight audit controls and review free-freight, prepaid-and-add, and customer-account exceptions to prevent unbilled freight and margin leakage.
Manage carrier damage and shortage claims, including evidence standards, submission timeliness, aging, escalation, recovery, and recurring-cause analysis.
Ensure accurate commercial invoices, packing lists, and international shipping records; coordinate classification, origin, licensing, and sanctions questions with the designated compliance owner.
Build operating dashboards and conduct daily and weekly reviews covering service, inventory, freight, labor, risk, corrective actions, and revenue readiness.
Implement safe warehouse practices, training, and incident corrective actions in partnership with Quality, Safety, and Compliance.
Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and mitigate operational risks.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to optimize transportation routes, minimize freight costs, and reduce overall logistics expenses.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning to drive performance excellence.
Take accountability and responsibility for business target delivery and decision-making.