What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Manager, Middle Mile position at GoToFoods?
GoTo Foods (GTF) is seeking a Logistics Manager to oversee our freight & redistribution program. The position will own two critical overlapping functions: managing enterprise freight spend across a large, complex multi-brand system and overseeing redistribution partnerships that support the movement of essential products into our final mile distribution network.
This position is a key member of the Supply Chain team and is responsible for ensuring the smooth, reliable, and resilient flow of products from suppliers into the mainline distribution network. The role partners closely with Distribution and Procurement to manage daily logistics performance, monitor KPIs, and support programs that maintain continuity of supply across GTF’s network. The successful candidate brings structure, discipline, and clarity to logistics processes by developing, implementing, and managing efficient strategies that support supply continuity while maintaining cost-effective operations. They will evaluate and select 3rd party providers to support GTF’s supply chain initiatives in logistics and redistribution. They will negotiate and manage contracts designed to support continuity of supply while providing financial benefits to GTF’s network of franchisees. This position will be responsible for maintaining a positive environment between GTF, the approved 3rd party Distribution partners and the approved 3rd party Logistics providers. The successful candidate must have the ability to quickly identify opportunities for improvement and present recommendations and implement solutions to internal and external stakeholders. Minimum travel maybe required from time to time to support key initiatives or projects. This position will ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations concerning transportation and logistics.
The role flexes between hands-on execution and strategic program planning & management. The successful candidate will need to be equally comfortable in both environments. This highly visible position will need to collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Procurement, QA, Brand Program Managers and Distribution to be successful.