Logistics Manager

JOB PURPOSE:The Logistics Manager is a strategic leader with strong financial acumen overseeing transportation strategy, freight cost management, and logistics performance across the business. This role will be responsible for managing logistics within the company P&L, with a focus on optimizing freight costs, improving margins as a percentage of revenue, and driving operational efficiency.The ideal candidate brings deep experience in transportation and supply chain leadership, combined with the ability to analyze cost-to-serve, negotiate carrier agreements, and implement strategies that improve service levels while protecting profitability. This individual will partner closely with finance and commercial teams to ensure logistics strategy supports revenue growth and margin targets.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Managing freight costs and logistics performance within the company P&LDriving improvements in freight cost as a percentage of revenueStrategic carrier sourcing, negotiation, and transportation optimizationLeveraging data and analytics to improve cost-to-serve and operational efficiencyCross-functional collaboration with finance, operations, and commercial leadershipManage and report on the following Key Performance Metrics:Freight cost as % of revenueLogistics contribution to gross marginTransportation cost per shipment / mile / poundOn-time delivery performanceCarrier cost savings and contract performanceNetwork efficiency and cost-to-serve improvementsQUALIFICATIONS:10+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain leadershipProven experience managing or influencing logistics-related P&L performanceStrong experience managing freight costs and margins as a percentage of revenueDeep understanding of logistics financial metrics including:Freight cost as % of revenueCost-to-serve analysisContribution marginTransportation cost per unit/mileStrong financial modeling and analytical capabilitiesAbility to translate operational logistics strategy into financial performanceExperience leading cross-functional initiatives across finance, sales, and operationsStrong negotiation skills with carriers and logistics partnersStrategic logistics thinker with strong financial disciplineComfortable operating at both operational and executive levelsData-driven decision maker with deep understanding of transportation economicsStrong communicator who can translate logistics performance into financial outcomes