Logistics Manager, Middle Mile

GoTo Foods

$70K — $95K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in logistics or supply chain management
  • Strong understanding of freight spend management in multi-brand systems
  • Proven track record in managing logistics performance and KPIs
  • Experience negotiating contracts with 3rd party providers
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement
  • Familiarity with compliance regulations related to transportation and logistics

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the enterprise freight spend across a complex multi-brand system
  • Oversee redistribution partnerships to ensure timely product movement
  • Develop and implement efficient logistics strategies for supply continuity
  • Monitor logistics performance and manage KPIs in collaboration with teams
  • Evaluate and select 3rd party logistics providers to enhance supply chain operations
  • Negotiate contracts for continuity of supply with financial benefits for franchisees
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support logistics initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a key supply chain role with high visibility
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams
  • Chance to make impactful improvements in logistics processes
  • Engagement in both strategic planning and hands-on execution
  • Support for professional development through exposure to various logistics functions
Full Job Description
GoTo Foods (GTF) is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee our freight & redistribution program. The position will own two critical overlapping functions: managing enterprise freight spend across a large, complex multi-brand system and overseeing redistribution partnerships that support the movement of essential products into our final mile distribution network.

This position is a key member of the Supply Chain team and is responsible for ensuring the smooth, reliable, and resilient flow of products from suppliers into the mainline distribution network. The role partners closely with Distribution and Procurement to manage daily logistics performance, monitor KPIs, and support programs that maintain continuity of supply across GTF's network. The successful candidate brings structure, discipline, and clarity to logistics processes by developing, implementing, and managing efficient strategies that support supply continuity while maintaining cost-effective operations. They will evaluate and select 3rd party providers to support GTF's supply chain initiatives in logistics and redistribution. They will negotiate and manage contracts designed to support continuity of supply while providing financial benefits to GTF's network of franchisees. This position will be responsible for maintaining a positive environment between GTF, the approved 3rd party Distribution partners and the approved 3rd party Logistics providers. The successful candidate must have the ability to quickly identify opportunities for improvement and present recommendations and implement solutions to internal and external stakeholders. Minimum travel maybe required from time to time to support key initiatives or projects. This position will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations concerning transportation and logistics.

The role flexes between hands-on execution and strategic program planning & management. The successful candidate will need to be equally comfortable in both environments. This highly visible position will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Procurement, QA, Brand Program Managers and Distribution to be successful.

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