Logistics manager

Are you an ambitious logistics professional looking to lead international supply chain operations for a premier automotive manufacturer? We are hiring for a Logistics Manager to direct complex freight operations, optimize US-Mexico cross-border trade, and drive cost-saving initiatives across a high-volume manufacturing network. If you thrive in fast-paced production environments and bring leadership skills alongside deep expertise in international shipping and customs compliance, this direct-hire opportunity is the ideal next step for your career. Full Suite of Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive coverage including full medical, dental, and vision insurance, paired with generous paid time off (PTO) and a robust suite of secondary health and lifestyle benefits, and more!

salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Manage outbound shipments to customers and inbound deliveries from suppliers, including high-volume Mexico-to-USA lanes across all modes (LTL, FTL, dedicated, expedites).
• Oversee Mexico-to-USA cross-border processes, coordinating with customs brokers, managing drayage, and monitoring border wait times and detention risks.
• Negotiate freight rates and service agreements with U.S. and Mexico-based carriers while optimizing cross-border routing to reduce freight spend.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance for OEM and automotive manufacturing customers, serving as the primary escalation point for logistics or customs issues.
• Lead and develop the shipping and receiving team, providing guidance, support, and daily performance direction.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of shipping and cross-border documents, including BOLs, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, USMCA documentation, and pedimentos.
• Utilize ERP, TMS, and EDI systems to manage shipments, track inventory movements, and maintain accurate ASNs.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, CBP rules, and Mexican customs laws while supporting internal and regulatory audits.
• Develop, monitor, and report transportation KPIs such as on-time delivery, carrier scorecards, transit performance, and freight cost per unit.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Cross-border trade logistics (1 year of experience is required)
• USMCA compliance management
• Carrier rate negotiation
• ERP and TMS software (1 year of experience is required)
• EDI system operations
• Team leadership development
• Freight cost optimization
• Customs broker coordination
• Logistics KPI tracking
• Automotive manufacturing

• Auditing - Internal / External
• Documentation accuracy
• BOL and invoicing
• Logistics Management (3 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Manager

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.