Pay Range:
$100,800.00 - $165,600.00
Position Summary:
The Senior Transportation & Logistics Manager is responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing Bio-Techne's global transportation and logistics strategy. This role will operate as an individual contributor, personally executing and overseeing logistics operations while establishing the frameworks, carrier relationships, and processes needed to support a scalable, global function. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who can also think strategically about network design, cost optimization, and compliance across international shipping lanes, and who is comfortable building infrastructure from the ground up before scaling a team.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Network Design
- Develop and execute a global transportation and logistics strategy aligned with Bio-Techne's supply chain and business objectives
- Assess current logistics network (domestic and international) and identify opportunities for cost reduction, service improvement, and risk mitigation
- Design scalable processes and systems in anticipation of future team growth
Carrier & Vendor Management
- Lead carrier selection, negotiation, and contract management for parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean, and air freight across global regions
- Manage relationships with freight forwarders, 3PLs, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers
- Conduct regular performance reviews (KPIs/SLAs) with carriers and vendors
Global Trade Compliance & Regulatory
- Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations, including import/export controls, customs documentation, and hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipping requirements (critical given Bio-Techne's biological and chemical reagent products)
- Partner with Legal/Trade Compliance teams on classification (HTS codes), licensing, and country-specific regulatory requirements
- Stay current on evolving global trade regulations (tariffs, sanctions, free trade agreements) and adjust logistics strategy accordingly
Cost Management & Analytics
- Own the transportation budget; identify and implement cost-saving initiatives
- Analyze freight spend, transit times, and service levels to drive continuous improvement
- Develop dashboards/reporting for logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, cost per shipment, damage/loss rates, etc.)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Manufacturing, Distribution, Customer Service, and Sales teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery to customers worldwide
- Support new product launches, facility moves, and M&A integration from a logistics perspective
- Collaborate with Quality/Regulatory teams to ensure proper handling of temperature-sensitive and biologically sensitive shipments (cold chain logistics)
Risk Management & Continuity
- Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions (port delays, capacity constraints, natural disasters, geopolitical events)
- Manage cargo insurance and claims processes
Future Team Leadership (as function scales)
- Define organizational structure and hiring plan for a future transportation/logistics team
- Establish training, SOPs, and knowledge transfer documentation to support team scaling
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation and logistics management, including global/international logistics
- Demonstrated experience managing carrier relationships and negotiating freight contracts across multiple modes (ocean, air, ground - heavy concentration on ground & air for parcel shipments)
- Strong knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, and import/export requirements
- Experience working independently as an individual contributor while managing complex, multi-region scope
- Proficiency with TMS (Transportation Management Systems), ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority
- Familiarity with cold chain / temperature-controlled and hazardous materials (dangerous goods) shipping
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics industries
- Experience building or scaling a logistics function/team
- Certifications such as APICS/ASCM, CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics), or IATA/DG certification
- Experience with M&A logistics integration
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to investigate operational issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Experience managing customer-facing service issues and complaint resolution.
- Strong understanding of order fulfillment, shipping, and distribution processes.
- Ability to monitor, interpret, and improve operational performance metrics.
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing operational demands.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
