Logistics Manager; PRIME Division

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Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best-selling categories. Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have.

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper‑fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases.

The Logistics Manager is responsible for overseeing inbound and outbound logistics, customs compliance, transportation, shipping processes, systems administration, and reporting across two sites. This onsite, full‑time role manages 2–3 supervisors and works cross‑functionally with production, warehouse, customer service, and global customs teams.

Salaried: (based on experience)

Monday‑Friday (full‑time)

Onsite – Bridgeport, CT

Travel:
As required between sites and to attend meetings (5%‑10%).

• Manage daily inbound and outbound logistics for domestic and international shipments.
• Oversee shipping processes, dangerous goods shipping, and international documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customs regulations, HTS codes, and cross‑border requirements.
• Execute established carrier contracts; elevate issues as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce SOPs for all logistics processes (domestic/international, inbound/outbound).
• Lead process management, exception approvals, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own logistics systems administration (ERP, WMS, Shipping platform).
• Report on financial and operational performance, freight costs, and KPIs.
• Oversee freight invoice auditing and freight claims processes.
• Deep dive into issues, analyze data, and resolve shipping problems with customer service.
• Supervise 2–3 shipping supervisors across two sites.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance management.
• Systems administration for internal and 3P‑managed WMS, OMS, TMS.
• Monitor and control freight costs; support freight quote process as needed.
• Approve exceptions and resolve escalated shipping issues.
• Ensure accurate customs documentation and compliance for all shipments.
• Resolve cross‑border issues and support international trade requirements.

• 5‑7 years of experience in logistics, transportation, or warehouse operations.
• Knowledge of ERP, WMS, OMS and shipping systems, production timelines, and carrier operations.
• Understanding of customs processes, HTS codes, and international documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with hazmat shipping and B2B customer service preferred.
• Ability to travel as required between sites.

• Freight cost control and budget adherence.
• Process improvement and SOP compliance.
• Carrier performance and relationship management.
• Accuracy of reporting and financial data.
• Timely resolution of shipping and customs issues.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

This job operates in both a professional office environment and warehouse environment. It entails routine use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers, filing cabinets, etc.). There are times where the person in this position will need to work in our warehouse to be available to personnel and may hear honking from equipment utilized in the warehouse. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer utilizing full dexterity of all fingers.

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