Logistics Manager

Overview

Are you ready to join a dynamic, innovative team and become an industry leader? Mubea is a global automotive supply company with operations in 20 countries. We employ over 15,000 people and are focused on the development, manufacture, and sales of high-quality technical products in areas such as chassis, body, powertrain, e-mobility, and electrification. If you are ambitious, focused, open-minded, and want to be part of this work, apply now.

The North American Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing all inbound and outbound transportation for Mubea North America. This role ensures efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods while maintaining strong carrier relationships, optimizing transportation networks, and supporting plant operations. The manager will collaborate closely with Central Logistics in Attendorn, 3PL and asset carriers.

• Manage daily North American transportation activities including truckload, LTL, intermodal, parcel, and expedited shipments.
• Optimize routing, mode selection, and carrier utilization to improve on-time performance and reduce logistics costs.
• Develop and maintain a regional transportation strategy aligned with corporate supply chain goals.
• Lead initiatives to improve network efficiency, reduce freight spend, and enhance service levels.

• Select, onboard, and manage relationships with carriers, logistics service providers, brokers, and 3PL partners.
• Negotiate transportation contracts, rates, and service agreements.
• Monitor carrier performance through KPIs such as on-time delivery, claims, capacity reliability, and responsiveness. Other KPI’s to be determined.
• Resolve escalated service issues and act as a liaison between carriers and internal stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, CBP, and relevant international trade and transportation regulations.
• Manage freight claims, cargo insurance matters, and risk-mitigation processes.

• Analyze freight data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and publish weekly, monthly, and quarterly transportation metrics for leadership.
• Lead or support logistics transformation projects, TMS enhancements, and digitalization efforts.

• Partner with production, planning, purchasing, distribution centers, and customer service to support operational requirements.
• Lead a small team of 2 Transportation Specialists and 1 Transportation Supervisor with a department total of 5 professionals in the US and Mexico.
• Support new program launches, lane additions, and plant changes within North America.

Provide subject-matter expertise for escalations, carrier issues, and supply chain disruptions.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or four plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong understanding of domestic and cross-border logistics, customs processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with AX-4), SAP, and freight auditing tools.
• Advanced analytical capabilities using Excel, Qlik View, or similar.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume automotive environment. Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous-improvement mindset.

In addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional health and welfare benefits package to all of our employees. As a member of our team you will be eligible to participate in a full menu of benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurances;

company and voluntary life insurances; paid time off; and, a matching 401(k) plan. Take advantage of the diverse career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.