Freight Operations and 3PL Management Lead
ConfidentialBuild a Smarter Freight Network at Carlex Imagine transforming complex transportation flows into a high-performing, compliant, and cost-optimized network—supporting both OE and aftermarket customers. As our Freight Operations and 3PL Management Lead, you’ll be the architect and operator of that system, aligning site-level MP&L teams and strategic partners to deliver exceptional results. Your Impact Design and drive short- and long-term logistics strategies, grounded in data and market intelligence. Own logistics spend and reporting, enabling precise budgeting with annual freight estimates and monthly updates. Lead 3PL governance: set expectations, manage performance, and hold partners accountable. Run competitive bid events and negotiate favorable rates while protecting service and compliance. Engineer route designs with Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, and suppliers to minimize total landed cost. Define KPIs; launch savings programs with 3PLs and plant MP&L to deliver measurable improvements. Submit monthly freight accruals; oversee freight payment processes for accuracy and control. Maintain adherence to State and Federal transportation regulations across all activities. Provide freight cost inputs for new production quotes via a live component/inter-company cost model. Track SOP/EOP and part transfers, resetting lanes and modes proactively when demand shifts. Direct trade advisors and brokers to keep US import/export activity fully compliant. Resolve transportation claims and approve related invoices promptly. How You’ll Collaborate You’ll partner daily with MP&L Managers at each Carlex location, and work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving to ensure strategy translates into dependable execution. What You Bring Experience Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field. 10+ years in logistics. 5+ years in manufacturing or warehouse environments. Additional Requirements Expertise in supply chain-related government regulations. Proven strategic planning and implementation track record. Ability to coordinate personnel and resources across multiple sites. Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours when needed, including weekends and holidays. Willingness to travel up to 75% to Carlex facilities. Valid driver’s license. Core Competencies Hands-on, analytical problem solver. Customer-service minded with strong tactical execution. Servant leadership approach; collaborative influencer. Comfortable working across Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving. The Challenge Can you reduce freight spend without sacrificing service? Can you anticipate shifts tied to SOP/EOP and part transfers and reconfigure routes before issues surface? If your answer is yes—and you thrive on measurable outcomes—you’ll excel here.