Logistics Manager Job at Now CFO, Milwaukee, WI

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  • Now CFO
  • Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Logistics Manager
Location: Los Angeles, CA (Open to Wisconsin or Northern Virginia)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $85,000 annually

About the Role

NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager for a client that is a leading dairy company with a fast-growing private label brand. The Logistics Manager will be responsible for delivering world-class contract execution and ensuring on-time delivery of products to customers. This includes managing FTL, LTL, and cold chain shipping, overseeing documentation, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and maintaining high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Contract and Order Execution

  • Supervise and fulfill each contract from sales approval to delivery

  • Ensure all documentation from suppliers, customers, and internal teams is accurate and complete

  • Monitor collection and delivery schedules, communicating potential delays proactively

  • Archive documentation for easy retrieval and reference by relevant team members

  • Lead weekly meetings with sales and internal teams to provide status updates and address challenges

  • Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce errors, delays, and double handling

Freight and Vendor Management

  • Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics vendors

  • Oversee domestic shipping operations, including refrigerated and ambient shipments

  • Align service providers with contract requirements through cost-performance analysis

  • Maintain up-to-date freight pricing models and databases for regular lanes

  • Communicate trends, risks, and opportunities in the freight industry to the internal team

  • Optimize shipping methods for small lot, sample, and groupage requirements

Warehouse and Storage Oversight

  • Manage third-party storage contracts and periodically visit facilities to ensure quality standards

  • Assess warehousing systems and recommend improvements to support route-to-market options

Sample Management

  • Coordinate sample shipments from request to delivery within 24 hours

  • Ensure compliance documentation is complete for import authorities and customers

  • Keep sales personnel updated on shipment progress and proactively resolve potential issues

Finance, Accounting, and Documentation

  • Collaborate with internal and external accounting teams to ensure accurate financial tracking for contracts

  • Supervise accounts payable related to logistics operations

  • Assist in implementing logistics-related improvements in accounting systems

  • Maintain an organized digital library of certifications, customer-specific documentation, product specifications, and visual records

Qualifications

Required

  • 5+ years of logistics management experience, ideally in the food or dairy industry

  • Proven experience with FTL, LTL, and cold chain shipping

  • Strong track record in contract execution and post-sales support

  • Excellent communication, proactive thinking, and attention to detail

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and relevant logistics software

  • Willingness to handle urgent responsibilities outside standard working hours

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field

  • Ability to adapt and thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment

  • Multilingual skills (Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, or Arabic)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $85,000 annually
Competitive benefits package offered

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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