Logistics Manager

A global industrial manufacturer serving steel, refractory, foundry, glass, cement, lime, mining, aluminum, copper and other high-temperature process industries is seeking an experienced NAFTA Logistics Manager . Lead transportation and logistics strategy across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Why This Opportunity High-visibility role supporting strategic North American operations. Opportunity to influence supply chain performance across complex industrial manufacturing environments. Cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing, procurement, operations, logistics and commercial leadership. Long-term career growth within a global organization. What You'll Do Lead initiatives that improve safety, customer service, OTIF, inventory performance, cost and operational efficiency. Partner with manufacturing, production, procurement, logistics, customer service and commercial teams. Utilize SAP/ERP, MRP, Power BI, Excel and planning tools to support decision making. Drive continuous improvement using KPIs including OTIF, working capital, inventory turns, forecast accuracy, freight cost and service levels. Manage carrier relationships, freight negotiations, trucking operations, cross-border logistics, customs compliance and transportation cost optimization. Preferred Background 7+ years of experience in Transportation, Logistics, Freight Management, Distribution, Supply Chain, or Regional Logistics Leadership. Experience managing domestic and cross-border trucking operations throughout the United States, Canada, and/or Mexico. Experience negotiating carrier agreements, managing freight spend, optimizing transportation networks, and improving logistics KPIs. Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), freight analytics, customs compliance, and USMCA operations. Experience leading logistics teams, carrier relationships, or third-party logistics providers. Experience within refractory, steel, metals, foundry, mining, glass, cement, lime, industrial minerals or heavy industrial manufacturing. Knowledge of products including refractory brick, monolithic refractories, castables, gunning mixes, ramming mixes, mortars, alumina, tabular alumina, calcined alumina, magnesia, dolomite, zircon, silicon carbide, graphite and ceramic materials. Exposure to carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, specialty metals, aluminum, copper, nickel, titanium, cast iron or ductile iron manufacturing. Understanding of blast furnaces, basic oxygen furnaces, electric arc furnaces, continuous casting, rolling mills, heat treating, forging, kilns, calcining, sintering and mineral processing. Strong analytical, leadership and communication skills. Base salary up to $150,000. 401(k), PTO and career advancement. If you have built your career supporting complex industrial manufacturing and are looking to make a measurable impact across a sophisticated North American supply chain, we encourage you to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr