Logistics Operations Manager

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$85,000.00/yr - $/yr

Bare Home | Forest Lake, Minnesota, United States (On-site)

JP Ecommerce has been named one of the top-ten, fastest growing businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for the past four years in a row. We provide customers with high-quality bedding through our brand Bare Home. As a leading textile retail company, we source premium products from key regions including China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as an industry leader in sustainable and ethical textile sourcing.

What sets us apart is our entrepreneurial, collaborative environment where team members can quickly see their ideas transform into action. At Bare Home, you'll experience the satisfaction of ownership over projects, working alongside friendly, dedicated colleagues in a fast-paced setting where no two days are the same.

We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on Logistics Operations Manager to serve as the right‑hand to our Logistics & Operations Director. As we experience 30% year‑over‑year growth and expand our warehouse footprint by 100,000+ square feet, you'll play a critical role in scaling our logistics infrastructure while driving operational excellence.

This role is perfect for an experienced logistics professional with 5+ years in international shipping who can balance strategic thinking with tactical execution. You'll manage container flows from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey, optimize Amazon fulfillment operations (65% of our business), negotiate with 3PLs and carriers, and make data‑driven decisions that directly impact our bottom line. If you're excited about touching every aspect of logistics operations in a fast‑paced e‑commerce environment where your contributions make an immediate difference, this is your opportunity.

• Analyze transportation costs across ocean freight, trucking, and 3PL services to identify savings opportunities
• Make strategic decisions on trailer utilization vs. bobtail pickups to minimize demurrage and detention fees
• Conduct financial impact analyses on shipping methods, tariff mitigation strategies, and vendor contracts
• Track and reduce costs associated with container storage, trailer rentals, and international freight

• Manage international container flows from China, India, Pakistan, and Turkey to optimize delivery timing and costs
• Navigate customs documentation, tariff regulations, and compliance requirements for international shipments
• Support implementation of Free Trade Zone (FTZ) operations to reduce duties and improve cash flow
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and bonded warehouses on documentation and compliance
• Optimize Amazon Warehousing & Distribution (AWD) and FBA flows to minimize storage costs and prevent stockouts
• Collaborate with forecasting team to anticipate capacity needs and prevent Amazon storage limit violations
• Analyze whether to ship directly to Amazon facilities or utilize our warehouse for consolidation
• Monitor Amazon metrics and adjust inbound flows to maintain optimal inventory levels for our top‑selling bedding products
• Source and evaluate new transportation providers, 3PLs, and logistics vendors to reduce costs
• Negotiate rates and service agreements with ocean carriers, trucking companies, and freight forwarders
• Build and maintain relationships with international and domestic logistics partners
• Vet new vendors and present recommendations for approval to the Logistics Director

• Analyze warehouse capacity and receiving capabilities to prevent bottlenecks during peak seasons
• Coordinate with warehouse team on container scheduling, unloading priorities, and space utilization
• Support warehouse modernization efforts including automation, robotics, and racking optimization
• Leverage knowledge of pick-pack processes, heat mapping, and warehouse layout design
• Manage offsite trailer storage as a cost‑effective inventory overflow solution

• Serve as primary support and right‑hand to the Logistics &…