Transportation & Logistics Manager

Stowers Machinery Corporation•Miami, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Coastal Construction Equipment Transportation & Logistics Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for all equipment transportation, logistics, dispatching, fleet utilization, and delivery activities across multiple Compact Construction Equipment (CCE) locations. This role partners with Sales, Rental, Service, and Parts leadership to ensure equipment, attachments, and materials are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively while supporting company growth objectives and customer satisfaction. The Transportation & Logistics Manager is responsible for developing logistics strategies, optimizing transportation resources, managing transportation personnel, and driving continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
Experience managing multi-location transportation and logistics operations.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), GPS tracking systems, and route optimization software.
CDL preferred.
Relevant transportation or logistics certifications are a plus.
Five or more years of transportation, logistics, fleet management, or supply chain leadership experience.
Experience in construction equipment, heavy equipment, trucking, dealership, rental, or industrial operations preferred.
Proven success improving transportation efficiency, delivery performance, and operational profitability.
Experience managing transportation budgets and cost-control initiatives.
Strong negotiation and vendor management experience.
Experience developing transportation policies, procedures, and strategic operational plans.
Knowledge of Caterpillar equipment and dealership operations preferred.
Bilingual, English & Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all transportation, dispatch, and logistics operations supporting equipment sales, rentals, service, and parts activities.
Develop and execute transportation and logistics strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
Manage transportation staff, dispatchers, drivers, transportation coordinators, and third-party transportation providers.
Establish and monitor KPIs related to transportation costs, fleet utilization, delivery performance, on-time delivery rates, and customer satisfaction.
Analyze transportation data and operational metrics to identify cost savings and efficiency opportunities.
Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and transportation improvement plans.
Coordinate equipment transfers, deliveries, and pickups between customers, branches, and job sites.
Optimize routing, scheduling, fleet utilization, and resource allocation across multiple locations.
Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, company policies, safety standards, and transportation requirements.
Partner with Sales, Rental, Service, and Parts leaders to ensure transportation resources support customer and business needs.
Manage relationships and negotiate agreements with third-party carriers and logistics providers.
Support new branch openings, market expansions, and growth initiatives through transportation planning and execution.
Collaborate with the truck shop and maintenance teams to maximize fleet reliability and uptime.
Implement transportation technology solutions that improve visibility, communication, productivity, and reporting.
Prepare transportation performance reports and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.
Resolve transportation-related issues quickly while maintaining high levels of customer service.
Provide strategic leadership and direction for all transportation and logistics operations.
Develop and communicate long-term transportation goals, objectives, and performance expectations.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop transportation personnel and future leaders.
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and customer service.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve delivery performance, fleet utilization, and cost efficiency.
Collaborate with executive leadership on transportation strategy, fleet investments, and operational planning.
Ensure team members receive proper training, support, and professional development opportunities.
Build succession plans and workforce strategies to support future organizational growth.