Senior Freight In Logistics Manager

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Job Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Freight-In Logistics Manager to lead and optimize inbound logistics operations across our U.S. service centers. This high-impact role is responsible for managing a team of 10 logistics professionals nationwide coordinating across multiple time zones and delivering exceptional customer service to clients. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep expertise in vendor pickups broker network management and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

- Nationwide Team Leadership: Directly manage mentor and develop a team of 10logistics professionals located throughout the United States ensuring effective collaboration and performance across different time zones.

- Vendor & Broker Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors

and logistics brokers. Oversee a large-scale broker network and ensure dedicated carriers maintain capacity for growth.

- Customer Service for client site. Serve as the primary logistics contact for client providing timely communication resolving issues and ensuring high satisfaction.

- Process Improvement: Collaborate with Logistics and Service Center Managers to drive continuous process improvement and implement best practices across all locations.

- Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics lead quarterly performance reviews and foster skill development within the team.

- Operational Excellence: Oversee planning unloading and merchandising of inbound shipments. Utilize tracking technologies for real-time shipment monitoring and timely delivery.

- Route Optimization: Analyze and optimize shipping routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.

- Financial & Strategic Reporting: Prepare financial and management reports present industry rate trends and align logistics operations with business objectives.

- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations adhere to company policies industry regulations and safety standards including OSHA.

Qualifications:

-Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in logistics management with a focus on inbound operations broker network oversight and team leadership across multiple time zones

- Bachelors degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

- Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing diverse teams

- Strategic thinker with strong organizational analytical and communication skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and logistics-specific systems (TMW WMS Road Net TMS Truckmate PC Miler Qualcomm GPS Load Boards Freight Calculators).

- Ability to travel as required and work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in warehouse/service center environments with variable temperatures.

- Must be able to safely operate around heavy moving equipment in a fast-paced setting.