Head of Supply Chain Logistics & Distribution Procurement

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Logistics Manager

Management Liverpool, NY, US

The Logistics Manager will serve as the primary owner of Echelon Supply and Service’s inbound and outbound freight programs, playing a critical role in managing carrier relationships, controlling freight costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all transportation activities. This position will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize our freight network, drive cost savings, and maintain compliance with customs and trade requirements. The Logistics Manager will lead all domestic and international freight initiatives and will manage a direct report in the form of an Expeditor.

Maintain and manage carrier, broker, and third-party logistics relationships; proactively address performance issues and service failures as they arise in both domestic and international settings

Identify, develop, and negotiate cost‑saving opportunities across inbound and outbound freight programs, including consolidation of outbound shipments to a single‑source provider

Consolidate import brokerage relationships to a single preferred firm while realizing measurable savings and service improvements

Oversee customs and trade compliance activities, ensuring proper documentation, record‑keeping, and adherence to all applicable regulations to support audits and regulatory inquiries

Develop, implement, and maintain a domestic vendor inbound routing program to drive reduced inbound freight costs through lowest‑cost carrier selection

Lead the design and continuous improvement of the domestic freight network to optimize efficiency and cost performance

Develop and maintain TMS (Transportation Management System) capabilities and vendor portal integration to improve freight visibility and data accuracy

Develop and maintain regular reporting on key freight metrics, including:

Inbound and outbound freight costs vs. Outbound freight recovery rates

Carrier performance metrics including damage rates, on‑time delivery, and shipment accuracy

Lead, develop, and manage a direct report (Expeditor), providing guidance, oversight, and performance feedback

Partner cross‑functionally with Purchasing, Operations, and Finance to align freight strategies with broader business objectives

Support special projects and other duties as assigned by the Head of Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field; 3–5+ years of experience in logistics, freight management, or transportation coordination roles

Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and carrier portal tools

Working knowledge of customs and trade regulations, import/export compliance, and duty drawback processes

Experience in managing international freight and import brokerage providers

APICS, CLTD, or other relevant supply chain/logistics certification a plus

Experience in industrial distribution, MRO, or B2B supply chain environments a plus

Willingness to travel as needed to various sites within the network (

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret freight data and drive actionable improvements

Proficiency in Excel, data reporting tools, and freight cost analysis

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment

Self‑starter capable of independently developing and executing programs with minimal supervision

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Freight cost variance vs. prior year: target ≥ -5% (year‑over‑year cost reduction)

Outbound freight recovery rate: target 75%+

Implementation and adoption of Vendor TMS Portal

Echelon Supply and Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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