Logistics Manager

Position Title: Logistics Manager Wage: Based on Experience + Performance Bonus Shift: 1st Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Employment Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire QPS Employment Group is seeking a Logistics Manager for our client in Spring, TX (77389). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced logistics professional to lead and develop transportation and logistics operations within a fast-growing, made-to-order manufacturing environment. This is a hands‑on leadership position responsible for managing the complete transportation process from customer order through final delivery while helping build a more efficient, technology‑driven logistics operation. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), LTL, flatbed transportation, and asset-based carriers, along with the ability to develop long‑term transportation strategies while managing daily logistics requirements. Logistics Manager Responsibilities: Manage LTL, FTL, flatbed, and 53' flatbed transportation Develop and manage relationships with asset-based carriers and strategic transportation providers Own and optimize the company's Transportation Management System (TMS) Manage shipment planning, carrier selection, tendering, tracking, Bills of Lading (BOLs), Proofs of Delivery (PODs), and freight documentation Coordinate transportation requirements between Sales, Customer Service, Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, and Finance teams Ensure customer delivery requirements and shipping information are confirmed before shipment Negotiate freight rates and manage transportation costs Establish preferred carrier programs and routing guides Develop and maintain a Logistics Dashboard tracking on-time delivery, freight costs, carrier performance, claims, and accessorial charges Reduce expedited freight and improve overall transportation efficiency Increase shipment visibility through TMS, ERP, GPS, and carrier technologies Establish standardized logistics procedures supporting ISO 9001 requirements Identify and eliminate unnecessary manual processes through automation Develop carrier performance metrics and hold transportation providers accountable Lead continuous improvement initiatives across the order-to-delivery process Requirements for Logistics Manager: Bachelor's degree 5+ years of logistics or transportation management experience Strong hands‑on experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Proven experience managing LTL transportation Proven experience managing flatbed transportation Experience working directly with asset-based carriers Experience with 53' flatbed equipment Experience negotiating freight rates and managing transportation costs Strong understanding of Bills of Lading (BOLs), Proofs of Delivery (PODs), freight claims, and accessorial charges Advanced Excel, reporting, and data analysis skills Strong communication, leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities Please Be Prepared for Our AI Recruiter to Ask These Mandatory Questions: Do you have direct experience managing both LTL and flatbed transportation, including working with asset-based carriers and negotiating freight rates? What Transportation Management Systems (TMS) have you used, and how have you leveraged them to improve logistics performance? Describe a time you reduced transportation costs or improved on‑time delivery performance. What was your approach and what were the results? Tell me about your logistics and transportation management experience. What types of freight have you managed? How do you manage relationships and performance with carriers and transportation providers? We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr