Senior Logistics Manager

Summary As Senior Logistics Manager, you will build and lead logistics at Rep Materials Company. You will own domestic transportation across the United States, support inbound container flow, and put in place the carrier relationships, processes, and systems that lower freight cost and improve service. This is a build-out role. We need someone with the technical depth to set the strategy and negotiate the contracts, and the management skill to build the team and operating rhythm behind it. You will manage logistics across multiple sites. California and Texas are our primary hubs, with additional sites planned over the next 12 months. You will work closely with operations and sales. Role Description Build and maintain a nationwide network of trucking carriers, brokers, and logistics providers, including third-party logistics partners. Negotiate freight rates, contracts, and service agreements. Analyze freight spend and shipping lanes to find cost-saving opportunities and improve Manage FTL, LTL, dedicated, expedited, and intermodal transportation. Support inbound container flow, working with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and drayage providers. Manage logistics across multiple sites, with California and Texas as the primary hubs, coordinating inbound, outbound, and intercompany shipments, and support the addition of new sites over the next 12 months. Take stock of inventory and demand across sites and recommend the inter-site transfers needed to improve availability and cost. Work with warehouse teams to improve receiving, shipping, inventory transfers, and transportation planning. Streamline logistics processes and drive the use of technology and systems, including NetSuite and transportation management tools. Monitor carrier performance, transit times, freight claims, and service levels. Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies. Prepare freight performance reports and recommendations for management. Build the team, tools, and operating cadence needed to scale logistics as the company grows. Qualifications Required 5+ years of progressive logistics and transportation experience, with demonstrated leadership: managing people, owning a function, or leading multi-site or cross-functional programs. Proven experience in contract and carrier negotiations. Freight optimization experience, including spend and lane analysis that has delivered measurable savings. Track record of streamlining processes and implementing technology and systems. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to turn freight data into decisions. Preferred Experience building or scaling a logistics function or department. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered. Global logistics experience, including inbound ocean containers. Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments. Experience with NetSuite or transportation management systems. Success Measures Reduce freight cost, measured as freight spend as a percentage of sales and cost per shipment. Improve on-time delivery, measured by on-time delivery rate and carrier scorecards, and reduce Strengthen coordination across sites, with a clear process for identifying and executing inter-site transfers. Improve inventory flow and transportation efficiency. Develop strategic logistics solutions that support company growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rep Materials Company