Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with an industrial manufacturing company on a Logistics Operations Manager job. You have experience with all aspects of global logistics including import, export, and trade compliance. You are an expert with ocean, air, land transportation strategies. You are ready to build a global logistics program and provide innovative solutions to a company during a time of unprecedented tariff activity! Please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and customer service excellence in inventory movement and transportation operations.
• Develop and implement global transportation strategies to optimize costs, service levels, and reliability for both inbound and outbound freight.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Sales, IT, and Finance teams to align logistics plans and deliver business goals.
• Oversee carrier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management, while maintaining strong partnerships with freight forwarders, parcel carriers, and 3PL providers.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce transportation policies and procedures that comply with company standards and international trade regulations, including customs, tariffs, and duties.
• Manage all aspects of transportation operations, including booking, routing, shipment tracking, documentation, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance for domestic and international shipments.
• Leverage data analytics, transportation management systems (TMS), and KPI monitoring to drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and cost-saving initiatives without compromising service quality.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain and Logistics, Business, or similar; Master’s degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in import/export, international and domestic logistics and transportation
• Leadership / supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience working across multiple global time zones
• Strong knowledge of current global customs regulations, tariff management, trade compliance, etc.

Skills:

• High level communication skills with internal c-suite and leadership teams, external partners, and all levels of the organization
• Strong negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams
• TMS, ERP, data analytics fluency

About the role:

• Full Time, Direct Hire
• Mon – Fri; 8a-5p – may require hours outside of these times due to international nature of the role
• Primarily remote / work from home role – in office space available in several locations nationally if desired
• Travel required – primarily domestically – approximately 20-25%
• Comp / Benefits – 125-150K DOE; employer/employee supported medical, dental and vision plans, paid time off, and 401k

If you are qualified and interested in this Logistics Operations Manager position, please click to apply!

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