Senior Logistics Manager
Company: Elgen Staffing
Location: Dallas
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
Compensation: 100000.-120000. / AnnuallyOur client, a nationwide
manufacturer of custom home furnishings, has an immediate need for
an experienced Senior Logistics Manager to join their winning team
in Dallas.Our candidate of choice will be responsible for leading
and executing the company's transportation and logistics strategy
along with managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers,
selecting and managing freight brokers, optimizing Transportation
Management System (TMS) functionality, and overseeing
transportation scheduling and personnel. This role ensures
cost-effective, on-time delivery while maintaining compliance with
all regulatory requirements and enhancing overall logistics
efficiency. Additionally, you will be responsible for leveraging
data analytics, including Excel, Power BI, and dashboard metrics,
to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and drive continuous
improvement initiatives in logistics operations.KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Evaluate, select, and manage third-party logistics (3PL)
providers and freight brokers to ensure cost-effective and reliable
freight solutions.
- Negotiate contracts and service agreements with carriers,
brokers, and logistics partners.
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and
improve vendor performance, service levels, and cost
efficiency.
- Lead the oversight, utilization, and optimization of the TMS to
enhance shipment planning, execution, and cost control.
- Ensure effective data management, reporting, and integration of
the TMS with other business systems.
- Train and develop transportation staff on TMS functionality to
maximize system benefits and efficiency.
- Monitor TMS performance and recommend improvements to enhance
route optimization, carrier selection, and load consolidation.
- Develop and implement a transportation strategy that aligns
business objectives, ensuring cost efficiency and service
reliability.
- Manage and monitor freight costs, routing optimization, and
mode selection to improve efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Ensure compliance with all DOT, FMCSA, and other regulatory
requirements related to transportation and freight operations.
- Establish processes for carrier performance evaluations and
develop strategies to improve on-time performance, cost reduction,
and shipment visibility.
- Directly manage transportation schedulers and logistics
coordinators, ensuring optimal workload distribution and
high-performance standards.
- Develop training programs to improve the team's logistics
knowledge and system utilization.
- Lead performance evaluations, coaching, and career development
for logistics personnel.
- Ensure the logistics team is proficient in using TMS, data
analytics, and performance dashboards to make data-driven
decisions.
- Utilize Excel, Power BI, and dashboard analytics to track
logistics performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Develop and maintain real-time reporting dashboards for on-time
delivery, freight costs, carrier performance, and logistics
KPIs.
- Use data-driven insights to optimize carrier selection, reduce
transit times, and enhance transportation strategy.
- Identify and implement automation and reporting enhancements to
streamline logistics processes and improve decision-making.
- Work cross-functionally to integrate logistics data with
finance, procurement, and operations.KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong knowledge of third-party freight management, freight
brokerage, and carrier selection.
- Experience in TMS implementation, optimization, and
utilization.
- Leadership experience in managing transportation scheduling and
logistics personnel.
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage carrier and
vendor contracts.
- Advanced data management and analytics skills, including Excel
(pivot tables, advanced formulas), Power BI, and dashboard
visualization.
- Ability to track key logistics KPIs and drive process
improvements through data insights.
- Strong understanding of freight cost optimization, route
planning, and load consolidation strategies.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Direct management of transportation schedulers, logistics
coordinators, and other transportation personnel.
- Oversight of third-party freight providers and brokers,
ensuring contract compliance and performance standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management,
Business, or related field required.
- 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation management,
and supply chain operations.
- Experience managing third-party logistics providers (3PLs) and
freight brokers.
- Hands-on experience with TMS platforms and optimization
strategies.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and dashboard
analytics for logistics performance monitoring.
- Experience leading and managing a transportation team.Please
apply today to be immediately considered for the role!
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Keywords: Elgen Staffing, Dallas , Senior Logistics Manager, Executive , Dallas, Texas
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