Who we are:
Motive empowers the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable. For the first time ever, safety, operations and finance teams can manage their drivers, vehicles, equipment, and fleet related spend in a single system. Combined with industry leading AI, the Motive platform gives you complete visibility and control, and significantly reduces manual workloads by automating and simplifying tasks.
Motive serves more than 120,000 customers – from Fortune 500 enterprises to small businesses – across a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, construction, energy, field service, manufacturing, agriculture, food and beverage, retail, and the public sector.
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About the Role:
The Manager, Logistics plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and optimizing global freight operations. This position requires deep expertise in international logistics (USA, MX, EU,UK) import/export regulations, and strategic supply chain management. You will be responsible for developing and executing logistics strategies that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the seamless movement of goods across international borders while maintaining strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. This role also involves collaborating with key stakeholders, driving process improvements, and leveraging technology to enhance overall logistics performance.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Leadership & Team Management
- Develop and execute logistics strategies that enhance efficiency, minimize costs, and support business growth.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of logistics professionals, setting clear goals and ensuring accountability.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve logistics performance.
Vendor & Partner Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with freight forwarders, carriers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers.
- Negotiate contracts and oversee performance to ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLAs) and cost-effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams, including supply chain, engineering, warehousing, and sales, to align logistics with business objectives.
- Ensure seamless coordination of freight activities to meet operational and customer requirements.
Process Optimization & Cost Management
- Analyze freight costs, transportation routes, and shipping methods to identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency.
- Implement automation and best practices to optimize global logistics operations.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of import/export documentation, including customs declarations, bills of lading, and shipping manifests.
Stakeholder Communication & Issue Resolution
- Serve as the primary escalation point for logistics-related issues, ensuring timely resolution of shipment delays, compliance challenges, and service disruptions.
- Communicate proactively with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates, risk assessments, and solutions to improve logistics performance.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., Certified International Supply Chain Professional) preferred.
- Logistics Management: A thorough understanding of logistics principles, including transportation modes, routing, and optimization techniques, is essential for managing international freight operations efficiently.
- Global Trade Compliance: Familiarity with international trade regulations, customs procedures, import/export documentation, and trade agreements is crucial to ensure compliance and minimize the risk of penalties or disruptions.
- Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and derive actionable insights is essential for optimizing freight routes, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and making data-driven decisions.
- Proven experience (7+ years) in international freight management, logistics operations, or related fields, with a strong understanding of global trade regulations, customs procedures, and logistics best practices.
- Very strong Excel Skills required
- Experience working in an ERP (Netsuite/Coupa)
Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visiting Motive Perks & Benefits
The base compensation range for this role is:
$94,000—$143,000 USD
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.
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