Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Logistics Operations Manager

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

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years in operations management and strategic planning
  • 3+ years managing employee lifecycle processes
  • Ability to decipher technical diagrams and manuals
  • Understanding of revenue generation and efficiency metrics
  • Familiarity with operational excellence frameworks like SOP, MRP, and TQM
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean record, capable of manual transmission driving.

Responsibilities

  • Lead initiatives to exceed delivery targets via resource alignment and forecasting
  • Implement digital IT projects to enhance logistics and customer experience
  • Oversee onboarding of new carriers, ensuring adherence to requirements
  • Collaborate with supply chain management and finance to meet business goals
  • Drive continuous improvement and maintain strong interdepartmental relationships

Benefits

  • Low-cost health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Industry-leading matching 401(k) plan for retirement security
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • On-the-job training for career development
  • Exclusive discounts on various services and attractions
Full Job Description
Overview:

Logistics Operations Manager

The Logistics Operations Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for inland logistics activities across North America, including last-mile, truck, and rail transportation. This role serves as the primary liaison between internal departments, external partners, carriers, contractors, and OEM stakeholders to ensure alignment and efficient execution. The position is also responsible for managing carrier and contractor performance across cost, service, capacity, communication, claims support, and on-time delivery reliability.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead efforts to meet and exceed wholesale delivery targets by forecasting capacity, aligning resources, and partnering with Sales, Vehicle Operations, and key stakeholders. Provide daily direction to WW VPCs across North America to ensure accurate vehicle revenue recognition for Nissan.
  • Lead the implementation of Nissan and WW digital/IT projects to improve logistics, streamline workflows, and enhance customer experience while ensuring seamless integration across Nissan systems and teams.
  • Manage the end-to-end onboarding of new carriers, ensuring compliance with all Nissan requirements and minimizing operational risk.
  • Partner with SCM, Quality, IS/IT, and Finance to achieve business objectives, drive continuous improvement, strengthen cross-functional relationships, support TMS implementation, manage carrier audit responses, and improve system connectivity, compliance, and operational performance.

Job Requirements

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • 5-7 years in planning and directing operations
  • At least 3 years experience managing the employee lifecycle including interviewing, hiring, performance management, promotions, development, terminations, and moves
  • Skill at interpreting diagrams and repair manuals
  • Understand revenue drivers and efficiency standards to deliver positive financial results
  • SOP, MRP, TQM, JIT, Kaizen, 5S, and visual factory management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications
  • Clean driving record, ability to drive manual and automatic transmissions

Note-this role requires the flexibility to work shifts, weekends and holidays

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental conditions vary by location, including indoor and outdoor settings. Employees may encounter extreme temperatures, wetness, wind, fumes, dust particles and drafts. Safety is our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a safety-first environment, ensuring all precautions are taken to protect our team in every working condition.

WHEN YOU JOIN US

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we've got you covered.

  • Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision
  • Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
  • Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
  • Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!


About Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is a global logistics company that provides ocean transportation, inland transportation, and supply chain solutions. The company was formed in 1999 as a joint venture between Wallenius Lines and Wilh. Wilhelmsen. WWL operates a fleet of more than 50 vessels and has a global network of terminals and processing centers. The company's customers include manufacturers, retailers, and other businesses that require transportation and logistics services. WWL is committed to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
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