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.

What You’ll Own

• 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.

How Success Is Measured

• 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.

Qualifications

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
• 10+ years in the logistics industry.
• 5+ years within a manufacturing or warehouse environment.

Other Requirements

• 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.

Key Competencies

• 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.