Job Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA
Department: Production
Type: Full-Time, On Site
Min. Experience: 5 years
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Logistics Manager will own, manage and execute complex operations and logistics across parcel freight, point-to-point trailer moves and complex shipments. As part of the broader operations team, the Logistics Manager will play a dual role in owning strategy and executing on the floor, supporting growth needs across the department. From managing millions in budget and shipment to supporting junior team members on the receiving floor, this role takes an active role across the production operation.
You Will:
- Manage a team and book, track and resolve inbound and outbound shipments across parcel, LTL/FTL freight and point-to-point trailer shipments
- Oversee drop shipments to customers, keeping vendors and carriers on schedule and customers informedTake the lead on the most complex shipments: international shipping, custom pickups, expedites and special customer requests
- Coordinate on-site logistics services with our Customer Service team, including rollback (tilt-bed) pickups and deliveries of large equipment and on-site palletizing of returns.
- Work with Customer Support to route lease returns to the right location quickly
- Own multi-million annual logistics budget: forecast costs from volume, track spend against plan, and support month-end and quarter-end accruals with Finance
- Lead cost-reduction work across network, starting with inbound and parcel for a target of 3-5% in savings within 12 months
- Manage relationships, rate negotiations and freight audits with carriers and white-glove vendors
- Identify process gaps and put in place tools, standard procedures and automation that let the team scale with volume
- Create and track metrics to measure performance of our logistics partners and on delivery performance; monitoring on-time delivery, cost per shipment, damage and claim
- Coordinate certifications and maintain compliance on certifications such as lithium battery shipment requirements
- Train and mentor junior team members, showing best practices on live shipments and increasing responsibilities for team
- Assess the team's structure, skills and capacity, and recommend changes to staffing, roles or training as volume grows
You Have:
- 5+ years of hands-on logistics or transportation coordination, including at least 1 year leading or training others
- Hands-on experience with parcel, LTL/FTL and point-to-point or dedicated trailer moves.
- Experience arranging white-glove or specialized services, such as rollback or tilt-bed transport, liftgate or inside delivery, and on-site packing or palletizing
- Experience managing or forecasting a logistics budget, ideally $1M or more; comfortable with accruals; strong Excel skills
- Experience in broader warehouse operations: receiving, inventory and fulfillment
- Comfortable working in the details every day: booking, tracking and problem-solving.
- Experience with TMS, ERP and carrier portals
- A track record of measurable cost savings through carrier negotiation, mode optimization or process improvement
- Able to balance urgent daily shipments with longer-term cost and process projects
Bonus points for:
- Experience with equipment leasing, rentals or reverse logistics
- Experience shipping oversized, heavy or specialized equipment
- Inventory Management experience
Our perks:
- Health insurance paid 100% for employee and 50% for family
- Dental insurance paid 100% for employee
- 401k with company match
- A fun work environment: casual dress, free snacks, complimentary massages, and great parties
- Investment in your professional development with internal promotions, continuing education, and tuition reimbursement
- Paid sabbatical program: 4 weeks every 5 years
- An award-winning culture recognized for its high level of employee satisfaction
- Long-term disability paid 100% for employee
- Life/AD&D
- Paid parental leave
OxBlue is most successful when we capitalize on opportunity and culture which are essential to both innovation and our shared experience. We believe that we are at our best when we're together, collaborating under one roof, but we also recognize the need for flexibility. Depending on their role, employees may work remotely up to 2 days per week once onboarding is complete.
