Logistics & Distribution Manager Melrose, MN
Listed on 2026-06-15
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Transportation
Logistics & Distribution Manager
Legacy Turkey has a full-time, benefits eligible, career opportunity in the role of Logistics & Distribution Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the organization’s supply chain operations; it also ensures efficient planning, coordination, storage, and distribution of goods while maintaining cost-effectiveness, compliance, and high customer service standards.
Located in Melrose, MN, Legacy Turkey employs many people in a variety of roles with varying levels of expertise. We hire individuals with a strong work ethic who align with our core values.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including inventory, warehousing, transportation, and distribution
- Ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of goods
- Maintain accurate inventory records and implement inventory control systems
- Conduct cycle counts and audits to ensure inventory accuracy
- Select carriers and negotiate rates and contracts
- Plan and optimize delivery routes
- Monitor shipments to ensure on-time delivery and cost control
- Manage schedules and allocate resources effectively
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
- Develop and implement cost-saving strategies
- Resolve delivery issues and customer complaints
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Develop and manage logistics budgets
- Monitor expenses and optimize operational costs
- Proficiency in logistics and inventory management systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Leadership and team management capabilities
- Minimum 2 years in logistics or supply chain management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
- MVR required?
- Valid driver’s license required?
We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.
Salary Range: $85,670 - $107,087
Apply Online or to Further Inquire Contact: Virgil Aguirre Jr. | Human Resources Manager
Legacy Turkey provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.
- Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
- Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)
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