Manager, Logistics and Fleet Operations - Americas Logistics and transportation Professional

Overview

The Regional Manager of Logistics & Fleet Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing domestic and international inbound and outbound logistics operations across 11 North American based locations (7 plants and 4 warehouses (3 ancillary, 1 3PL)) that support manufacturing and fulfillment activities throughout the Americas. This role will manage site-based logistics managers and coordinators and will oversee a company owned fleet that is used for intercompany transfer and local raw material pickups.

Key areas of focus include ERP/TMS integration, fleet optimization, carrier RFP and rate negotiation, freight benchmarking, and improving customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and hands-on leader with deep experience in multi-site logistics management, freight spend management, and continuous improvement.
Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities are essential to monitor performance, identify trends, and drive improvement initiatives across all sites.

• Multi-site Oversight:
  Lead daily logistics operations across plant and warehouse sites, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in load tendering, appointment scheduling, carrier performance, and fleet management.

• Intercompany Transfers:
  Monitor and improve intercompany transfers to reduce costs, improve service, and optimize fleet utilization.

• Process Standardization:
  Drive consistency and scalability by implementing standardized procedures across all locations.

• Budgeting:
  Develop and support annual budgeting as it relates to staffing, capital improvements, software and technical improvements, and overall general costs.

• Collaboration:
  
  Coordinate with Customer Experience, Sales, and other departments (Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Procurement, HR) to facilitate efficient and cost-effective load scheduling and delivery.

• Carrier Negotiation & Procurement:
  Define go-forward freight strategy (contract, spot, hybrid) and develop corresponding rate structures, contracts, and RFP processes for TL, LTL, intermodal, rail, and ocean freight to effectively support.

• Freight Policies:
  Update current freight policies to ensure all requirements (equipment, advance notice, change requests, scheduling, fees, penalties, etc.) are properly defined and enforced for both company tendered and customer pickup loads.

• Freight Audit & Payment:
  Coordinate with 3rd party and internal auditing to ensure carrier invoice accuracy and compliance.

• Freight Documentation:
  Drive standardization (format, verbiage, terms, etc.) of key freight documents (PL, BOL, CO, CI, etc.) to ensure alignment with company freight policy and corporate terms and conditions.

• Contract Management:
  Advise and assist procurement in negotiating contracts related to fleet maintenance, software licensing, carrier rates, rail car drops, accessorials, etc.

• Fleet Management:
  Oversee company-owned and leased fleet (100+ enclosed trailers, 3 bulk tankers, 8 trucks, 7 drivers, and 1 mechanic) operated out of two GA plant locations. Consolidate and manage service/PM programs into single platform and audit PCard purchases for fuel and other fleet related expenses.

• Driver Management:
  Manage and lead team of 7 drivers with regards to Hours of Service (HOS), safety programs, and driver retention strategies.

• Certifications and Compliance:
  Oversee and manage FMCSA DOT, CDL, MCS-150, IFTA, CSA, and other certifications/registrations (domestic and international) to ensure proper compliance for fleet and drivers.

• Cost Control:
  Closely monitor logistics related costs to identity opportunities for reduction and improvement.

• KPI Monitoring:
  Establish and track key performance indicators (e.g., carrier performance, tender acceptance, dwell times, load times, detention/demurrage, customer complaints, carrier claims, load mix, spot vs. contract, etc.)

• Lean Initiatives:
  Identify and execute Lean and Six Sigma projects to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.

• Cross-Functional Alignment:
  Collaborate with Warehouse, Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, and Customer Service to align operations with business goals.

• Team
  
  Coaching:
  
  Lead, mentor, and develop logistics managers and their teams to foster engagement and accountability.

• Retention Strategies:
  Address staffing challenges through proactive workforce planning and employee development.

• Staffing:
  Determine staffing requirements, conducts performance reviews, and monitors attendance to ensure functional requirements are met and attendance policy is followed. Prepare and conduct performances of associates.

• Culture Building:
  Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

• Succession Planning:
  Build talent pipelines and prepare teams for future leadership roles.

• Initiatives:
  Serve as the key member of the logistics leadership team, contributing to strategic initiatives and leading…