Shipping Manager

CONTRACT MANUFACTURER LLC

About The Position

The Logistics Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all transportation, warehousing, and distribution activities across CM Truck Beds. This role is accountable for delivering best-in-class service performance while optimizing total landed cost, improving material flow, and advancing Lean enterprise initiatives. The position plays a critical role in aligning supply chain execution with production demand, customer expectations, and overall business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field OR 10+ years of progressive logistics/supply chain leadership experience
Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment
Demonstrated success driving operational and Lean improvements at scale
Lean leadership and continuous improvement
Strategic thinking with strong operational execution
Financial and cost management acumen
Data-driven decision making
Cross-functional leadership and influence
Vendor negotiation and relationship management

Responsibilities

Transportation & Distribution Leadership: Own outbound logistics strategy, ensuring consistent execution against service, cost, and delivery targets
Optimize network design, routing, and load planning to improve efficiency and reduce cost per unit
Establish and manage a high-performing carrier network with clear performance expectations and accountability
Warehouse & Inventory Excellence: Lead warehouse operations with a focus on flow, accuracy, and productivity
Ensure inventory integrity through disciplined processes, cycle counting, and root cause resolution
Drive Lean material flow through implementation of 5S, FIFO, pull systems, and visual management
End-to-End Supply Chain Alignment: Partner cross-functionally with Production, Procurement, and Sales to align supply with demand
Support S&OP execution, ensuring capacity and logistics plans enable business objectives
Balance inventory, transportation, and service to optimize total cost and working capital
Performance & Continuous Improvement: Establish and monitor KPIs that drive accountability across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean methodologies (Kaizen, A3, root cause analysis)
Standardize processes and implement daily management systems to sustain performance gains
Vendor & Carrier Management: Develop strategic partnerships with logistics providers to ensure scalability and reliability
Implement performance scorecards focused on cost, service, and quality metrics
Lead contract negotiations to achieve competitive and sustainable cost structures
Compliance, Safety & Quality: Ensure full compliance with DOT regulations and company safety standards
Champion a zero-incident safety culture across all logistics operations
Reduce damage and claims through standardized handling, loading, and securement practices
Leadership & Talent Development: Build and lead a high-performing logistics organization through coaching, accountability, and development
Establish leadership capability within the team through succession planning and structured development
Foster a culture of ownership, engagement, and continuous improvement