Transportation & Logistics Manager
Chariot LogisticsJob Summary The Transportation & Logistics Manager oversees the movement, storage, and fulfillment of goods across the supply chain. This role coordinates transportation, warehouse distribution, purchasing, and shipping operations to support accurate, timely, and cost-effective service. The manager uses operational data and systems to improve processes, maintain inventory flow, and coordinate with internal teams, carriers, suppliers, and third-party logistics providers. Responsibilities Manage daily transportation, warehouse distribution, shipping and receiving, and order fulfillment activities. Coordinate freight movements with carriers and 3PL partners; monitor service, delivery schedules, and shipment accuracy. Oversee warehouse workflows, including receiving, storage, order picking, packaging, and dispatch. Support purchasing, procurement, sourcing, and supplier coordination to maintain appropriate materials availability. Collaborate on demand planning and inventory management to align supply with customer and e-commerce order needs. Review freight and service pricing, shipment performance, inventory trends, and other operational data to identify improvement opportunities. Lead process improvement initiatives focused on safety, accuracy, productivity, and customer service. Use transportation management systems, a warehouse management system, ERP systems, and related tools to manage orders, inventory, and shipments. Maintain or work with systems and records such as AS400 and CMMS, as applicable to operations. Coordinate equipment and material handling needs, including safe forklift use by qualified personnel. Develop and monitor operating procedures, performance measures, and documentation for transportation and materials management. Work cross-functionally with customer service, sales, finance, and operations teams to resolve issues and support reliable fulfillment. Requirements Experience managing transportation, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain operations. Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse distribution, freight, 3PL coordination, shipping and receiving, and order fulfillment. Familiarity with purchasing, procurement, sourcing, demand planning, pricing, and materials management. Experience with transportation management systems, warehouse management systems, and ERP systems; AS400 and CMMS experience is beneficial. Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret operational metrics and recommend practical process improvements. Understanding of e-commerce fulfillment, packaging, order picking, and warehouse workflows. Warehouse experience and familiarity with forklift operations are preferred; any forklift operation must follow applicable training and safety requirements. Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills. Pay: $33.10 per hour Benefits: Casual dress On-site parking Work Location: In person