Logistics Manager (Direct Hire experience required)

Job Description

Job Description

DIRECT HIRE | LOGISTICS MANAGER

Must have recent verifiable experience

Lithia Springs / Fulton Industrial Area, GA

Direct Hire Opportunity

80k + Annual 15% Bonus Potential

1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 8:00/8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Minor Flexibility Available)

Background check and drug screen required

Are you an experienced logistics professional who thrives on improving transportation operations, building carrier relationships, and driving continuous improvement? Our client is seeking a strategic and results-driven Logistics Manager to oversee domestic transportation, freight operations, and logistics initiatives for a growing distribution organization.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, industry-leading company offering outstanding benefits, bonus potential, and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

As the Logistics Manager, you'll be responsible for leading transportation operations while developing strategies that improve service levels, reduce freight costs, and optimize distribution performance.

Key Responsibilities

? Lead all domestic transportation and freight operations

? Manage inbound and outbound transportation across multiple distribution facilities

? Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service while reducing overall logistics costs

? Negotiate freight rates, carrier contracts, and service agreements

? Build and maintain strong relationships with carriers, brokers, and transportation providers

? Manage routing guides and transportation planning

? Monitor carrier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and business reviews

? Develop corrective action plans to improve carrier performance and service

? Analyze freight spend, transportation trends, and shipping efficiencies

? Identify cost-saving opportunities through freight optimization and network improvements

? Support transportation technology initiatives, including WMS, ERP, and reporting enhancements

? Partner closely with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Supply Chain, and IT to improve customer delivery performance

? Lead, coach, and develop logistics and transportation personnel

? Drive continuous improvement projects throughout the transportation network

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 5 years of Logistics or Transportation Management experience

Proven experience managing domestic transportation operations

Experience negotiating freight contracts and carrier agreements

Strong background in freight procurement and carrier management

Experience leading transportation process improvements

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP systems

Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Power BI or other reporting/analytics platforms

Experience supporting multi-site distribution operations

Success in This Role

You'll help drive measurable improvements in:

Transportation costs

Carrier performance

On-time delivery

Freight savings initiatives

Customer satisfaction

Transportation analytics and reporting

Process improvement

Team engagement and development

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

? Direct Hire Position

? Competitive Salary

? Annual Performance Bonus of up to 15% (based on company performance)

? Monday-Friday Schedule

? Stable, growing organization

? Opportunity to make a significant impact on logistics strategy and operations

Excellent Benefits

? Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

? 401(k) with Company Match

? Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

? Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays

? Life Insurance

? Short & Long-Term Disability Coverage

? Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

? Employee Assistance Fund for employees experiencing financial hardship

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a logistics leader with a passion for transportation excellence, continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your updated resume! Qualified candidates will be contacted confidentially.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHASE Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a disabled veteran, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

CHASE Staffing complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where we operate.

CHASE Staffing is committed to fully complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of the position.

CHASE Staffing, formerly CHASE Professionals, is a US-based staffing firm with 20 branch locations and over 10,000 jobs filled in 2021. Most of our locations provide full-service staffing, while several specialize in a particular field.

For over 45 years we have helped hundreds of thousands of people accomplish their goals. This includes people looking for full-time jobs, those looking for opportunities to earn money on a temporary basis, those seeking to improve skills and learn new ones, and new grads entering the work force wanting to get some experience.

Working together to meet your needs is our #1 goal.

Company Description

CHASE Staffing, formerly CHASE Professionals, is a US-based staffing firm with 20 branch locations and over 10,000 jobs filled in 2021. Most of our locations provide full-service staffing, while several specialize in a particular field.\r\n\r\nFor over 45 years we have helped hundreds of thousands of people accomplish their goals. This includes people looking for full-time jobs, those looking for opportunities to earn money on a temporary basis, those seeking to improve skills and learn new ones, and new grads entering the work force wanting to get some experience.\r\n\r\nWorking together to meet your needs is our #1 goal.