What are the responsibilities and job description for the Remote Senior Frieght Logistics Manager - (APA) position at Accurate Personnel?
HIRING IMMEDIATELY: REMOTE SENIOR FREIGHT LOGISTICS MANAGER
Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Senior Freight Logistics Manager to join our client. This individual will be responsible for directly managing, mentor, and developing a team of 10 logistics professionals located throughout the United States The ideal candidate will have bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience considered. Apply online and kick-start your career today!
Pay, Schedule, Location
- $85,000 - $95,000/yearly
- 8am start time
- Remote (Nationwide & Travel Required)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of 10 logistics professionals located throughout the United States, ensuring effective collaboration and performance across different time zones
- Vendor & Broker Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors
- Oversee a large-scale broker network and ensure dedicated carriers maintain capacity for growth
- Serve as the primary logistics contact for Trader Joe’s, providing timely communication, resolving issues, and ensuring high satisfaction
- Collaborate with Logistics and Service Center Managers to drive continuous process improvement and implement best practices across all locations
- Establish and monitor KPIs and metrics, lead quarterly performance reviews, and foster skill development within the team
- Oversee planning, unloading, and merchandising of inbound shipments
- Utilize tracking technologies for real-time shipment monitoring and timely delivery
- Analyze and optimize shipping routes to minimize costs and maximize efficiency
- Prepare financial and management reports, present industry rate trends, and align logistics operations with business objectives
- Ensure all operations adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and safety standards, including OSHA
Requirements and Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in logistics management, with a focus on inbound operations, broker network oversight, and team leadership across multiple time zones
- This role requires frequent travel across the U.S. andwork flexible hours, including weekends and holiday
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered
- Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing diverse teams
- Strategic thinker with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and logistics-specific systems (TMW, WMS, Road
- Net TMS, Truckmate, PC Miler, Qualcomm GPS, Load Boards, Freight Calculators
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(Salary range based on experience)
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Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- This position relies on digital collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams, CRM systems). Which tools have you used, and how comfortable are you with adopting new technologies?
- Have you previously worked in a role that required coordinating or providing services across multiple states or regions? If yes, please share an example.
- This role requires frequent travel across the U.S. (up to [insert % or frequency, e.g., 50% of the time]). Are you able and willing to travel on short notice and maintain a flexible schedule to meet business needs?
Work Location: Remote
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
