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Manager, Traffic & Logistics

Markwins Beauty Brands Inc10 months ago
City of Industry, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Position Overview

The Manager, Traffic & Logistics will report directly to the VP, Distribution and is responsible for managing and planning logistics policies, objectives, and initiatives for Markwins Beauty Brands. This role supports operations in a high-volume environment, including supervision of resources, formulating shipping plans, and negotiating with carriers. Salary: Pay commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop operational policies designed to ensure timely product delivery to customers.
  • Observe delivery deadlines and special customer needs; check daily progress of orders.
  • Coordinate with large retail customers to ensure specific routing and ship dates are met.
  • Determine the routing method (such as LTL, FTL, FedEx, or UPS) with a focus on cost-effectiveness and on-time shipment.
  • Manage direct shipment arrangements with international and domestic carriers.
  • Evaluate carrier performance and propose efficiency improvements.
  • Negotiate freight rates with carriers and resolve issues to avoid late shipments and chargebacks.
  • Analyze data to identify cost-saving opportunities and present options to management.
  • Develop operational systems to track shipments along the delivery network.
  • Supervise container loading with proper documentation to ensure accuracy.
  • Plan manpower requisitions, hire qualified personnel, and conduct employee reviews.
  • Utilize analysis and reporting to drive resolutions for supply chain challenges.
  • Maintain current knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards for compliance.
  • Perform other duties as directed by management.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in progressive distribution and logistics.
  • 2-3 years’ experience managing transportation operations and personnel.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, multi-tasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven track record in freight negotiation.
  • Proficiency with Outlook and Excel (an absolute must).
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
  • Experience with EDI interfaces and handling shipping requirements for major national retail chains.
  • Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Motivated self-starter with demonstrated initiative in prior projects.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid health benefits and 401k match.
  • Benefits typically offered only to full-time employees.

Required Skills

Carrier Relations
Operations Management
Logistics Planning
Transportation Operations
EDI Interface
Supply Chain Management
Traffic Management
Excel Proficiency
Leadership
Freight Negotiation