Logistics Manager

Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global, National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe, North America, and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce, there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and it’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it’s our people’s too:
Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what’s best.

Stop and think: how would

YOUput our drinks on every table?

The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring an efficient, cost‑effective, and service‑focused Transportation operation. This role leads and develops a team of Logistics Coordinators, ensuring internal compliance, operational accuracy, and consistent execution of daily responsibilities.

The Logistics Manager works closely with external carriers and brokers to align service performance with business expectations while securing the lowest‑cost transportation solutions. Success in this role requires strong knowledge of freight costs, market trends, and the cyclical nature of transportation capacity and demand.

This position is accountable for building and maintaining sustainable relationships with internal Supply Chain partners, fostering collaboration, and ensuring transportation strategies support broader business objectives. The Logistics Manager must hold both internal staff and contracted carriers accountable for performance, service, and compliance.

This role also drives continuous improvement by leveraging technology, optimizing processes, and leading logistics‑specific projects. For all assigned initiatives, the Logistics Manager is responsible for developing recommendations, providing supporting analysis and justification, and delivering measurable results.

• Build and maintain strong carrier relationships that align with transportation procurement strategies and deliver best‑in‑class results.
• Manage transportation costs while securing reliable capacity across required modes.
• Ensure on time service performance and proactively address service gaps.
• Recognize and support multimodal transportation requirements.
• Maintain full compliance with Refresco Global Procurement standards and processes.

• Use weekly and monthly reporting to monitor freight trends, explain variances, and support budget and forecast accuracy.
• Leverage the monthly Carrier Scorecard Summary to identify opportunities to improve tender acceptance and track‑and‑trace compliance.
• Ensure the logistics team consistently uses metrics, KPIs, and database tools to drive continuous improvement.
• Implement and utilize TMS business‑intelligence reporting as assigned or required.

• Partner closely with Supply Chain and Procurement to support strategies and initiatives that incorporate transportation inputs.
• Ensure transportation cost and service considerations are accurately reflected in landed‑cost planning and performance results.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend system enhancements that improve efficiency, visibility, and decision‑

• Lead and participate in cross‑functional teams to ensure early supplier involvement, support project timelines, and achieve performance goals.
• Provide sourcing guidance, contract management, and analytical support for major Sourcing and Supply Chain initiatives.
• Deliver clear recommendations, justification, and measurable results for all logistics‑specific projects.

• Proven leadership and team‑building capabilities.
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated success in carrier management.
• Required…