Transportation/Logistics Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000 per year
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 (only through Morgan Stephens)
About Us
Morgan Stephens is a nationally recognized recruiting firm specializing in operations, logistics, and supply chain recruitment. We partner with mission-driven organizations to connect experienced professionals with exceptional career opportunities. All of our positions come with a $2,500 sign-on bonus available exclusively through Morgan Stephens, and we also offer a $1,000 referral bonus for successful candidate referrals.
About the Opportunity
We are currently seeking a Transportation/Logistics Manager for a growing company based in the food distribution sector. This leadership role is ideal for candidates with 5 to 7 years of experience overseeing supply chain operations, with a focus on direct-to-consumer logistics, vendor performance, and KPI-driven outcomes. Candidates with experience in food distribution are strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Oversight
Lead the direct-to-consumer logistics supply chain strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Drive continuous improvements across logistics, inventory management, and fulfillment operations
Identify cost-saving initiatives and opportunities to enhance supply chain performance and flexibility
Implement scalable growth strategies, process improvements, and technology enhancements
Operational Management
Oversee all transportation functions, including both internal fleets and third-party carriers
Monitor compliance with safety, DOT regulations, and carrier performance standards
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and rate negotiations
Track and report key metrics such as cost per carton, delivery timeliness, inventory accuracy, and freight performance
Supervise invoice management in collaboration with third-party payment systems
Team Leadership
Manage teams across logistics, warehousing, and distribution functions
Set performance goals, conduct regular evaluations, and foster a high-accountability environment
Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, IT, and planning departments
Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence
Qualifications
5 to 7 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, or distribution leadership roles
Strong background in transportation and warehouse operations
Experience in food distribution is strongly preferred
Proven success in managing vendor relationships, cost control, and KPI-based reporting
Solid knowledge of inventory systems, logistics technology, and compliance standards
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic improvements
...sortation center, where you will be sorting, scanning, and stacking packages on pallets, helping to get customer orders ready for delivery. Because most of the shifts are part-time, you are in control of your schedule - choose shifts that work best for you now and adjust...
Annunciation Catholic School in West Hollywood, Florida has an opening for a part-time Social Studies Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. This teacher is one who is passionate about teaching children and will be expected to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate...
**Description****Title:** Proposal Writer**Location:** US Remote**Compensation:** $80-$85K + Bonus Plan**_About PSI_**_We are PSI Services. We power world leading tests. Delivered with trusted science and the very best test taker experience. PSI supports test-takers...
We are looking for an aide to care for our sweet residents. If you are compassionate, a night owl, positive, able to sleep during the day and available from 11:00pm-7:00am this could be your chance and ours. We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable and a good ...
...delivering exceptional client support services . Embracing the virtual work environment, we offer flexibility and growth... ...working families since 1951 with life, accident, and supplemental health products to help protect members of labor unions, credit unions...