North American Logistics Manager

The North American Logistics Manager is responsible for developing, leading, and optimizing the organization’s national logistics strategy across all manufacturing locations. This position provides leadership for transportation, warehousing, inventory movement, accessories fulfillment, freight optimization, SAP logistics processes, third-party logistics providers (3PLs), and enterprise logistics improvement initiatives. This position is accountable for ensuring products and accessories are delivered accurately, on time, and cost effectively while supporting daily operational execution and achievement of company revenue objectives.

The role partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Sales, Finance, IT, Procurement, and Executive Leadership to continuously improve logistics performance, customer satisfaction, and operating efficiency.

Location
:
Little Rock, Arkansas + 25% travel

Compensation
: $140,000 - $165,000 base salary + Bonus.

Benefits
:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, Paid Vacation. 401(k) match. Benefits begin first day of the month following hire.

Job Description:

Develop and execute the company’s national logistics strategy supporting business growth, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Plant Logistics Managers and logistics personnel across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Establish standardized logistics processes, operating procedures, and performance expectations across all locations.

Promote collaboration and best-practice sharing between plants to improve consistency and execution.

Build a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, customer service, and operational excellence.

Own enterprise inbound and outbound transportation performance.

Develop freight strategies that balance cost, service, and delivery performance.

Monitor freight spend against budget and identify cost reduction opportunities.

Evaluate carrier performance and negotiate transportation solutions when appropriate.

Manage relationships with common carriers, freight brokers, parcel providers, and third-party logistics partners.

Develop contingency plans to minimize transportation disruptions.

Provide oversight of warehouse operations supporting manufacturing facilities.

Ensure safe, efficient material movement and storage practices.

Improve warehouse productivity, space utilization, and inventory flow.

Standardize warehouse operating procedures across all facilities.

Lead enterprise accessories fulfillment operations ensuring customer orders are complete and shipped accurately.

Monitor inventory accuracy and implement corrective actions to improve inventory integrity.

Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to reduce inventory discrepancies and improve material availability.

Support cycle counting, inventory controls, and inventory optimization initiatives.

Serve as the business owner for SAP logistics processes.

Lead implementation of SAP enhancements and continuous system improvements.

Partner with IT on integrated systems projects involving logistics, inventory management, shipping, warehousing, and reporting.

Develop standardized reporting and dashboard capabilities supporting operational decision-making.

Support daily production and shipping activities to ensure customer commitments are achieved.

Partner with Manufacturing and Customer Experience to proactively resolve shipment issues.

Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly shipment execution against revenue targets.

Coordinate cross-functional responses to logistics disruptions.

Recruit, coach, develop, and retain…