Logistics Manager

Momar

• $80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in freight management and logistics, specifically handling hazardous materials and dangerous goods
  • Experience supervising and developing logistics or transportation staff
  • Knowledge of hazmat classification, packaging, and international shipping regulations
  • Solid grounding in customs compliance and freight forwarding
  • Proven track record in resolving freight claims and compliance issues
  • Proficiency in TMS, freight audit tools, and Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods for domestic and international shipping
  • Lead and develop a team of Logistics Coordinators
  • Negotiate and manage carrier contracts for cost-effective services
  • Build and maintain relationships with logistics partners
  • Manage logistics operations across distribution networks and private truck fleets
  • Schedule and track domestic and international shipments
  • Optimize shipping routes and consolidate shipments to improve efficiency
  • Audit freight bills and resolve discrepancies with carriers and stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with shipping regulations and represent logistics during audits

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement in a growing company
  • Comprehensive training and development programs
  • Collaborative work environment focused on safety and compliance
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making and operations management
  • Support for employee wellness and work-life balance programs
Full Job Description
Momar is looking for a Logistics Manager!

What You'll Do

Logistics Operations
  • Oversee end-to-end transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods, domestically and for export
  • Lead, train and develop a team of Logistics Coordinators
  • Help leadership negotiate and manage carrier contracts across all modes to get cost-effective, reliable service
  • Build strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, 3PLs and other logistics partners
  • Manage logistics across our full distribution network, including 3PL locations
  • Oversee logistics of our private truck fleets in Ohio and Wyoming
  • Schedule, dispatch and track domestic and international shipments, and release and track rail cars in transit across the U.S.
  • Optimize routes and consolidate shipments to cut costs and improve efficiency
  • Make sure shipping documents are accurate and complete, including bills of lading, export declarations and hazmat shipping papers
  • Monitor shipments in real time and fix problems before they reach customers
  • Track KPIs and report regularly on freight cost, carrier performance and on-time delivery

Freight Audit and Claims
  • Audit freight bills to confirm accurate billing and adherence to contracts
  • Resolve billing discrepancies with carriers and internal stakeholders
  • Manage freight damage and loss claims from documentation and investigation through negotiation with carriers and insurers
  • Work with Accounting and Finance to make sure freight is paid on time and accurately

Compliance and Safety
  • Keep current with DOT (49 CFR), IATA, IMDG and other hazmat and dangerous goods regulations
  • Partner with EHS to develop safety protocols, deliver hazmat training and reduce risk
  • Represent logistics during regulatory audits and inspections

What You Bring

Required
  • 5+ years in freight management and logistics, including hands-on work shipping hazardous materials/dangerous goods domestically and internationally
  • Experience supervising and developing logistics or transportation staff
  • Working knowledge of hazmat classification, packaging, marking, labeling and documentation across parcel, LTL, truckload, rail, intermodal, air, ocean, courier and USPS
  • Solid grounding in international shipping, customs compliance and freight forwarding
  • A track record of resolving complex freight claims, disputes and compliance issues
  • Proficiency with TMS and freight audit tools and Microsoft Office
  • Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management or a related field
  • Current hazmat/dangerous goods training or certification (49 CFR, IATA DGR, IMDG)
  • Experience with rail car management and private fleet oversight

Physical Requirements
This role mainly involves office work, with frequent sitting, use of hands, reaching, bending, stooping, talking and listening. You must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs. unassisted.

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