Strategic Sourcing - Senior Logistics Manager

Strategic Sourcing - Senior Logistics Manager United States Job Description Summary The Senior Logistics Manager leads transportation strategy, carrier relationships, TMS management, and logistics analytics for Arrowhead Engineered Products. This role owns inbound and outbound transportation across small parcel, LTL, and truckload, oversees the company’s relationship with its TMS provider (BlueGrace) and other contracting partners, and ensures freight P&L accuracy and on-time performance against business targets. The Senior Logistics Manager partners with the Logistics & Trade Compliance Analyst, the International Logistics Manager, Pricing, Procurement, Operations, and Finance, and serves as the company’s senior authority on transportation cost and carrier performance. Duties Own carrier strategy and performance across small parcel, LTL, and truckload, both inbound and outbound. Build, negotiate, and maintain direct carrier relationships including pricing, contracts, service commitments, and quarterly business reviews. Lead carrier RFPs, rate negotiations, and contract execution across all modes. Manage the BlueGrace TMS relationship, including service issue escalations, contracting cycles, and quarterly business reviews. Drive On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance against established targets; build and maintain carrier scorecards. Identify and execute cost-savings opportunities across parcel and LTL fee structures, accessorials, and zone optimization. Oversee strategic transportation programs (e.g., zone-skip initiatives, dedicated lanes, mode conversion). Work directly with carriers to drive on-time performance improvement, including performance improvement plans, route reviews, and corrective action. Lead recovery of damaged and missing freight, including claim escalation, root-cause investigation, and carrier accountability. Own resolution of missed pickups and chronic service failures through direct carrier engagement and escalation. Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring service issues and implement structural fixes (routing, carrier mix, mode selection). Partner with Operations and Customer Service on carrier issues that affect customer commitments. Own freight P&L oversight, including freight cost audit, accessorial validation, and accrual accuracy in partnership with Finance. Oversee GL coding accuracy in BlueGrace and linehaul payment workflows. Build and maintain scalable processes to evaluate and audit freight costs. Develop and monitor metrics to evaluate logistics performance and savings against budget. Analytics & Reporting Oversee the AEP logistics Power BI reporting suite, including freight spend, OTIF, carrier performance, and tariff exposure dashboards. Review and approve executive-level reporting on transportation spend, savings, and KPI performance. Translate analytics into recommendations for Pricing, Procurement, Operations, and Finance. Develop SOPs and training materials for the team and cross-functional partners. Cross-Functional & Strategic Support Coordinate with the International Logistics Manager and Trade Compliance on landed cost, customs clearance, and import documentation accuracy. Support container demurrage, detention, and per diem cost management in coordination with the International Logistics Manager. Develop policies and procedures for continuous logistics and supply chain process improvements. Monitor industry trends and market developments in domestic and international logistics and transportation. Education and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university required; degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred. 7+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, freight, or supply chain management. Demonstrated experience leading carrier RFPs, rate negotiations, and contract execution across multiple modes required. Deep expertise in LTL pricing, accessorial structures, and cost mitigation required. Experience managing TMS platforms (BlueGrace, MercuryGate, or similar) and direct carrier relationships required. Experience managing freight P&L, freight cost audit, and accrual processes required. Strong analytics capability: advanced Excel and Power BI required; SQL and DAX preferred. Excellent analytical, organizational, negotiation, and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to work directly with executives and external counsel. #J-18808-Ljbffr