Logistics Manager

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Date: Feb 17, 2026

Location: Columbus, GA, US

Company: W.C. Bradley Co.

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Job Summary

The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing and continuously improving domestic and international logistics operations through data analysis, reporting, and systems optimization. This role partners closely with warehousing, finance, and supply chain teams to drive cost efficiency, service performance, and risk mitigation using data-driven insights. The position emphasizes KPI development, dashboarding, trend analysis, and decision support while overseeing day-to-day logistics execution. 

This position can be based in Columbus, GA or Scottsdale, AZ 

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy & Operations

  • Manage day-to-day inbound and outbound logistics operations across multiple transportation modes (ocean, air, truckload, LTL, parcel), ensuring service, cost, and compliance targets are met
  • Support development and execution of logistics strategies aligned with business objectives, using analytics to guide trade-offs between cost, service, and speed
  • Assist with annual logistics budgeting and forecasting through historical data analysis, scenario modeling, and variance reporting

Data Analytics & Reporting

  • Design, maintain, and continuously improve logistics KPIs, dashboards, and scorecards covering cost, service, utilization, carrier performance, and inventory flow
  • AI driven analyzes large datasets with from TMS, ERP, WMS, and carrier feeds to identify cost-reduction opportunities, service risks, and process inefficiencies
  • Develop automated reporting and ad-hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making, budget tracking, and performance reviews
  • Perform root-cause analysis on freight cost variances, accessorials, delays, claims, and service failures

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Act as a power user and business owner for logistics systems (TMS, ERP, WMS), ensuring data accuracy, reporting integrity, and effective system utilization
  • Support system implementations, enhancements, and integrations related to logistics analytics and reporting
  • Standardize data definitions, reporting cadence, and performance metrics across logistics functions

Carrier & Vendor Management

  • Support carrier sourcing, RFP analysis, lane benchmarking, and contract compliance through data-driven evaluations
  • Monitor carrier performance metrics and participate in quarterly business reviews using structured analytics
  • Identify and quantify savings opportunities related to rate optimization, mode shifts, consolidation, and network design

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure logistics data supports compliance with U.S. Customs, international trade regulations, tariffs, COO, and documentation requirements
  • Monitor trends related to customs delays, duties, and regulatory risks and communicate insights to leadership

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Finance on accruals, freight spend visibility, and budget risk communication
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, and Customer Service teams to improve end-to-end flow and service outcomes
  • Present insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Licensure / Certifications (Preferred)

  • APICS certification (CSCP, CPIM) or equivalent
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or data analytics certifications a plus

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.

Minimum Work Experience: Five (5) years of international logistics experience in the consumer products industry with progressive responsibility for the transportation and importation of products across international borders..

License(s)/Certification(s): Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Analytics & Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, formulas); experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar BI tools strongly preferred
  • Strong experience analyzing data from ERP, TMS, and WMS platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Manhattan, Blue Yonder)
  • Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights and executive-ready summaries

Logistics & Compliance Knowledge

  • Solid understanding of domestic and international transportation, freight costing, Incoterms, and carrier operations
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, duty/tariffs, and trade compliance principles

Professional Skills

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
  • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to see broader operational and financial impacts
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present data-driven recommendations clearly
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
  •  High degree of integrity, accountability, and continuous-improvement mindset

Physical Requirements

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work. 

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of this job.

For employment within the United States, the W.C. Bradley Co. uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired team members.  To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service at www.uscis.gov/e-verify.

The W.C. Bradley Co. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, or veteran status. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination where we do business.

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