Build a Smarter Freight Network at Carlex

Imagine transforming complex transportation flows into a high-performing, compliant, and cost-optimized network—supporting both OE and aftermarket customers. As our Freight Operations and 3PL Management Lead, you’ll be the architect and operator of that system, aligning site-level MP&L teams and strategic partners to deliver exceptional results.

Your Impact

• Design and drive short- and long-term logistics strategies, grounded in data and market intelligence.
• Own logistics spend and reporting, enabling precise budgeting with annual freight estimates and monthly updates.
• Lead 3PL governance: set expectations, manage performance, and hold partners accountable.
• Run competitive bid events and negotiate favorable rates while protecting service and compliance.
• Engineer route designs with Manufacturing, Warehouse Operations, and suppliers to minimize total landed cost.
• Define KPIs; launch savings programs with 3PLs and plant MP&L to deliver measurable improvements.
• Submit monthly freight accruals; oversee freight payment processes for accuracy and control.
• Maintain adherence to State and Federal transportation regulations across all activities.
• Provide freight cost inputs for new production quotes via a live component/inter-company cost model.
• Track SOP/EOP and part transfers, resetting lanes and modes proactively when demand shifts.
• Direct trade advisors and brokers to keep US import/export activity fully compliant.
• Resolve transportation claims and approve related invoices promptly.

How You’ll Collaborate

You’ll partner daily with MP&L Managers at each Carlex location, and work cross-functionally with Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving to ensure strategy translates into dependable execution.

What You Bring

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 10+ years in logistics.
• 5+ years in manufacturing or warehouse environments.

Additional Requirements

• Expertise in supply chain-related government regulations.
• Proven strategic planning and implementation track record.
• Ability to coordinate personnel and resources across multiple sites.
• Flexibility to work beyond 40 hours when needed, including weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to Carlex facilities.
• Valid driver’s license.

Core Competencies

• Hands-on, analytical problem solver.
• Customer-service minded with strong tactical execution.
• Servant leadership approach; collaborative influencer.
• Comfortable working across Purchasing, Finance, Production, and Shipping/Receiving.

The Challenge

Can you reduce freight spend without sacrificing service? Can you anticipate shifts tied to SOP/EOP and part transfers and reconfigure routes before issues surface? If your answer is yes—and you thrive on measurable outcomes—you’ll excel here.