Logistics Manager

Responsibilities

• Own domestic and international transportation strategy, execution oversight, and carrier performance across the network.
• Lead carrier sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiations, and ongoing relationship management across all transportation modes.
• Own logistics KPIs and scorecards, including freight cost, OTIF, carrier performance, claims, and accessorial charges.
• Manage the freight budget, lead standard costing exercises, explain variances, and identify savings opportunities.
• Drive transportation optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across lanes, modes, routing, and network design.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Finance, Production, Procurement, Customer Service, and Warehouse leadership departments.
• Oversee risk management, contingency planning, freight claims, customs clearance and transportation compliance, including CTPAT and import/export requirements.
• Support strategic supply chain projects, including TMS implementation and broader logistics network improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field required.
• 5–8+ years of logistics and transportation experience across multiple material types and finished cased goods, including domestic freight management; international exposure and ocean freight management experience preferred.
• 2+ years of people leadership or demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and developing talent.
• Strong experience with carrier negotiations and management, freight procurement, budgeting, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with TMS/ERP systems, Excel, and logistics analytics; BI/reporting tools are a plus.
• Knowledge of freight market dynamics, transportation compliance, import/export processes, and 3PL management preferred.
• APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution) preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and manage vendors.

At DFWS, we believe that our differences are our strengths. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team members, our customers, and our communities. We strive to create a work environment that fosters inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We are constantly learning and growing from our diverse perspectives and experiences. Inclusion and diversity are not just goals for us, but the core of all we do.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we foster a culture of inclusion that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.