# Logistics Manager

**Company:** [Tito's Handmade Vodka](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/pagV4V8rhvMK2MVqUVQMA3.md)
**Location:** Austin, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Production

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## Description

**Position Summary**

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing inbound and outbound transportation operations to ensure the safe, compliant, efficient, and cost-effective movement of raw materials and finished goods. This role manages carrier performance, supports transportation and warehouse operations, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborates cross-functionally with warehouse, supply chain, brokers, and sales ops to maintain high service levels and operational efficiency within a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution environment.

**Essential Duties & Responsibilities**

-   Oversee daily shipping, receiving, transportation, and third-party logistics operations.
-   Develop and maintain relationships with carriers, brokers, and transportation providers to support service reliability and cost efficiency.
-   Comprehensive knowledge of multimodal transportation networks, including domestic and international freight, intermodal logistics operations.
-   Develop, monitor, and report transportation KPIs including on-time delivery, freight claims, detention, utilization, and transportation costs.
-   Ensure compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, SQF, and company safety and transportation standards.
-   Coordinate outbound/inbound scheduling and routing to support production, warehouse capacity, and customer requirements.
-   Investigate transportation issues, damages, shortages, and service failures while implementing corrective actions.
-   Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, service, operational efficiency, and cost reduction.
-   Maintain transportation records, reporting, SOPs, and KPI dashboards.
-   Partner with warehouse and shipping teams to improve trailer utilization, dock flow, load securement, and shipment accuracy.
-   Analyze transportation data to identify process improvement opportunities and support carrier evaluations, bid processes, and contract negotiations.
-   Support peak volume planning and operational disruptions as needed.
-   Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

## Requirements

-   High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
-   5+ years of transportation, logistics, warehouse, or supply chain experience within manufacturing, beverage, food, or consumer packaged goods environments.
-   Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
-   Knowledge of transportation operations, carrier management, routing, and freight optimization.
-   Working knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, SQF, and food/beverage compliance standards.
-   Experience with WMS, ERP, and yard management systems (YMS).
-   Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
-   Proficient in Microsoft Office and transportation reporting tools.
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

·        Ability to work in warehouse, production, and office environments.

-   Ability to walk warehouse floors, loading docks, and transportation yards regularly.
-   Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
-   Must comply with all PPE and safety requirements.
-   Occasional evening, weekend, or holiday support may be required based on operational needs.

## Benefits

-   Competitive Salary
-   Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-   Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
-   Voluntary Insurance Plans
-   401(k) Plan with company match
-   Vacation, Sick, Flex Time
-   Paid Parental Leave
-   Adoption Assistance Program
-   Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
-   Health Savings Account
-   Lifestyle Spending Account
-   Financial Wellness Benefit
-   Employee Assistance Program

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

**Fifth Generation, Inc.**

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