Logistics Manager- Onsite OKC, OK
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking a local candidate for this role and the position is located onsite downtown Oklahoma City Oklahoma.
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
Days: Monday-Friday
Flexible WFH Monday and Friday
Extended hours as needed during the week and occasional weekends as needed for business needs
The Logistics Manager is a hands-on operational leader responsible for executing BIGs day-to-day international and domestic logistics activities. Reporting to the Senior Manager Logistics this role manages international inbound and outbound precious metals shipments including full customs clearance and supports domestic retail parcel operations handled through carriers such as FedEx UPS and USPS. The Logistics Manager plays a central role in carrier and vendor negotiations route optimization and the implementation of logistics process improvements.
This role is ideal for a logistics professional with strong working experience in import/export operations trade compliance and carrier management who is ready to take ownership of the operational engine that moves high-value cargo across BIGs global network.
The day in the life of a Logistics Manager...
International Imports & Exports
- Execute and oversee international inbound and outbound shipments of precious metals numismatic coins and related high-value cargo coordinating closely with armored carriers such as Brinks Loomis and Malca-Amit.
- Manage end-to-end customs clearance for cross-border shipments ensuring compliance with import/export regulations tariff classifications and country-specific requirements across key trade lanes (US EU Switzerland).
- Prepare review and maintain international shipping documentation including commercial invoices packing lists certificates of origin export licenses and AES/EEI filings.
- Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for customs brokers freight forwarders and bonded carriers; build strong working relationships that ensure reliable compliant transit.
- Identify escalate and resolve clearance delays holds or compliance issues partnering with the Senior Manager Logistics Legal and Finance as appropriate.
Domestic Parcel & Route Execution
- Coordinate domestic retail parcel operations across FedEx UPS USPS and DHL ensuring timely secure and cost-effective movement of customer shipments.
- Implement and continuously improve domestic and international shipping routes to drive transit time cost and security improvements.
- Maintain the routing matrix that balances speed cost security and insurance requirements specific to precious metals shipments.
- Enforce packaging standards labeling protocols and chain-of-custody procedures across all shipping channels to minimize loss and damage.
Carrier & Vendor Negotiations
- Lead negotiations with armored carriers freight forwarders and parcel carriers to secure competitive rates service-level commitments and favorable contract terms in partnership with the Senior Manager Logistics.
- Manage carrier and broker performance scorecards run regular business reviews and hold partners accountable to contractual and service standards.
- Evaluate new carrier broker and logistics technology partnerships and recommend opportunities to improve cost speed or security.
- Coordinate with Insurance and Risk Management to ensure carrier liability terms and transit insurance coverage are appropriate for the value of goods moved.
Cost & Performance Management
- Track and report on freight expense trends KPIs and variances; surface insights and recommendations to the Senior Manager Logistics.
- Use freight data analytics and benchmarking to identify cost-reduction and service-improvement opportunities.
- Support the Senior Manager Logistics in budget development and ongoing financial management of the logistics function.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operational workflows vendor management and documentation processes.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead coach and develop a team of logistics coordinators and specialists across international freight customs and domestic parcel operations.
- Set clear performance expectations conduct regular feedback and coaching conversations and support the career development of team members.
- Foster a culture of operational excellence accountability urgency and collaboration.
- Support staffing plans and hiring decisions to ensure team capacity and capability align with business demand.
Compliance Risk & Security
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with applicable domestic and international trade laws regulations and BIG internal policies.
- Maintain working knowledge of OFAC AML and precious metalsspecific regulatory requirements relevant to cross-border shipments.
- Partner with Security and Risk teams to support route security reviews and mitigate exposure related to high-value in-transit cargo.
- Help maintain and execute business continuity plans for logistics disruptions including carrier failures customs holds or force majeure events.
ABOUT BULLION INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Bullion International Group (BIG) the parent company of APMEX is one of the worlds leading precious metals enterprises with operations spanning Oklahoma City New York Zürich and Frankfurt. We facilitate the buying selling vaulting and movement of gold silver platinum palladium and other high-value commodities across domestic and international markets. At BIG our logistics function is mission-critical every shipment represents significant financial value and requires the highest standards of security compliance and operational precision.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelors degree in supply chain Business Logistics International Trade or a related field or equivalent work experience.
Required Experience:
- 5 years of progressive logistics freight or supply chain experience including at least 2 years of direct people leadership
- Hands-on experience with international freight operations customs clearance and cross-border trade compliance.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating carrier or freight contracts and managing carrier and broker relationships.
- Working knowledge of domestic parcel operations including FedEx UPS and/or USPS service management.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in freight data analysis KPI tracking and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to influence and partner cross-functionally and with external partners.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in precious metals financial services jewelry or other high-value regulated commodity industries.
- Familiarity with armored carrier operations and high-value shipment security protocols (e.g. Brinks Loomis Malca-Amit).
- Working knowledge of AES/EEI export filings Incoterms harmonized tariff schedules and import/export licensing.
- Experience with ERP/TMS systems (SAP Oracle or comparable); proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation or Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) a plus.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking
- Translates complex data and market dynamics into actionable logistics strategies
- Regulatory & Compliance Acumen
- Deep understanding of trade compliance customs and high-value cargo regulations
- Risk & Loss Mitigation
- Proactively identifies exposure and implements controls to protect in-transit assets.
- Negotiation & Influence
- Drives favorable contract outcomes and builds lasting carrier partnerships.
- Team Leadership & Development
- Builds high-performing teams through coaching accountability and clear direction.
- Operational Excellence
- Drives continuous process improvement and instills a culture of precision and accountability.
At B.I.G. our employees have access to extraordinary benefits including:
- Medical Dental and Vision
- Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K (Company matches!)
- Free Lunch every day
- Tuition Reimbursement
- College Debt Repayment
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option
- Paid Day off for your Birthday
- Paid Volunteer Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
Required Experience:
Manager