Job Description
Job Description
Now Hiring a Freight Logisics Manager near Redlands, CA. Join our team today!
Job Title: Senior Freight-In Logistics Manager
Location: Nationwide (Remote and Travel Required)
Reports to: Logistics Sr. Group GM
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Pay: $85-$95K
Shift: TBD
Job Purpose:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Freight-In Logistics Manager to lead and optimize inbound logistics operations across our U.S. service centers. This high-impact role is responsible for managing a team of 10+ logistics professionals nationwide, coordinating across multiple time zones, and delivering exceptional customer service to client The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep expertise in vendor pickups, broker network management, andoperational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Nationwide Team Leadership: Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ logistics professionals located throughout the United States, ensuring effective collaboration and performance across different time zones.
- Vendor and Broker Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and logistics brokers. Oversee a large-scale broker network and ensure dedicated carriers maintain capacity for growth.
- Customer Service for client Serve as the primary logistics contact for clients, providing timely communication, resolving issues, and ensuring high satisfaction.
- Process Improvement: Collaborate with Logistics and Service Center Managers to drive continuous process improvement and implement best practices across all locations.
- Performance Management: Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics, lead quarterly performance reviews, and foster skill development within the team.
- Operational Excellence: Oversee planning, unloading, and merchandising of inbound shipments. Utilize tracking technologies for real-time shipment monitoring and timely delivery.
- Route Optimization: Analyze and optimize shipping routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency.
- Financial and Strategic Reporting: Prepare financial and management reports, present industry rate trends, and align logistics operations with business objectives.
- Compliance and Safety: Ensure all operations adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in logistics management, with a focus on inbound operations, broker network oversight, and team leadership across multiple time zones
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing diverse teams
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and logistics-specific systems (TMW, WMS, Road
- Net TMS, Truckmate, PC Miler, Qualcomm GPS, Load Boards, Freight Calculators).
- Ability to travel as required and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
- The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in warehouse/service center environments with variable temperatures.
- Must be able to safely operate around heavy moving equipment in a fast-paced setting.
Job Type: Full-time