Transportation Manager, Logistics contract/compliance - #1408551
MSI
Date: 1 day ago
City: Orange, CA
Contract type: Contractor

Summary: The Transportation manager of logistic contract and compliance will be responsible for procuring transportation providers, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing logistics costs for our national LTL and FTL carriers. This role will ensure that the company secures reliable and cost-effective transportation solutions while maintaining strong partnerships with carriers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the transportation industry, strong negotiation skills, and experience in logistics cost management.
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 06:30 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: This salaried, exempt position pays from $95,000 to $120,000 per year. The estimated annual pay for new hires generally ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 or more, depending on experience, education level and annual bonuses.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:
Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:
Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 06:30 PM, 2 Saturday(s) a month from 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: This salaried, exempt position pays from $95,000 to $120,000 per year. The estimated annual pay for new hires generally ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 or more, depending on experience, education level and annual bonuses.
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:
- Identify, evaluate, and negotiate contracts with transportation and logistics vendors to secure the best rates and service levels.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight brokers.
- Analyze transportation costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to optimize logistics spend.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with service agreements, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal teams to forecast transportation needs and align procurement strategies accordingly.
- Lead RFP (Request for Proposal) processes for transportation services and manage bid evaluations.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting transportation procurement.
- Implement and maintain data-driven decision-making tools for supplier selection and cost analysis.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce logistics expenses.
- Create and implement monthly carrier scorecard for regional and national contracts.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Responsible for holding meetings with carriers to drive sustainable improvements.
- Drive and maintain clear expectations with carriers and operations on our claims process and resolution.
- 3+ years of experience in transportation procurement, logistics management, or supply chain operations.
- Strong knowledge of transportation modes, including trucking FTL, LTL and intermodal logistics.
- Excellent negotiation skills and experience in vendor management.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop cost-saving strategies.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
- The employee must regularly lift, pull and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
- This is a safety-sensitive position.
- Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
- Annual pay increases
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability;
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
- Charitable donation matching programs
- Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests.
Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:
- Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
- Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
- #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
- Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
- MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young
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