What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Transportation & Logistics Strategy Manager position at Carlex Glass Manufacturing?
About the Role
As Carlex’s Corporate Transportation & Logistics Strategy Manager, you will orchestrate the end-to-end movement of materials for both our OE and aftermarket business. You’ll partner closely with MP&L leaders at each Carlex facility to convert strategy into action, ensuring every shipment is efficient, compliant, and cost-effective.
A Week in the Life- Kick off Monday reviewing freight spend and KPI dashboards; identify savings opportunities and service risks.
- Midweek strategy sessions with plant MP&L teams and our 3PL to refine routes, capacity plans, and mode mix.
- Lead competitive bids and negotiate market-appropriate rates with carriers and logistics partners.
- Align with Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, and key suppliers to keep product flowing smoothly.
- Prepare monthly freight accruals and reporting, and approve invoices to close out the week.
- Developing and executing short- and long-range logistics strategies across Carlex.
- Managing total logistics spend, performance reporting, and annual freight estimates for budget planning.
- Directing 3rd-party logistics partners and overseeing competitive bids to secure best-in-market solutions.
- Negotiating transportation and logistics costs; optimizing routes in partnership with plants and suppliers.
- Defining and tracking KPIs for supply chain performance; launching savings initiatives with 3PL and MP&L teams.
- Submitting monthly freight accruals and supervising freight payment activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable State and Federal transportation regulations.
- Providing cost inputs for new production quotes via an ongoing component and inter-company freight cost calculator.
- Monitoring SOP/EOP milestones and part transfers to proactively adjust transportation networks.
- Supervising trade advisor and broker activities to maintain US import/export compliance.
- Resolving claims and approving relevant invoices as they occur.
- Service performance vs. target (on-time, damage rates).
- Year-over-year freight cost optimization and realized savings.
- Regulatory compliance without exceptions.
- Accuracy and timeliness of accruals, payments, and financial reporting.
- Effective collaboration with plant MP&L, Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
- 10 years in the logistics industry.
- 5 years within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
- Deep knowledge of government regulations impacting supply chains.
- Demonstrated strategic planning and execution capability.
- Proven coordination of people and resources across multiple sites.
- Willingness to work beyond a standard 40-hour week as projects require, including some weekends/holidays.
- Up to 75% travel to Carlex facilities.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Hands-on problem solver with strong analytical acumen.
- Customer-focused with sharp tactical execution.
- Servant leader who influences across functions.
- Able to partner effectively with Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving.
Salary : $125,000 - $130,000