Logistics Manager - Tile Importer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Transportation
Transportation Logistics, Dispatcher, Freight, Transportation Manager
About the job Logistics Manager - Tile Importer
Brooklyn, New York, NY (On-site)
$115,000 USD/year + Bonus
A national tile importer and distributor with over 400 employees and four U.S. locations is hiring a seasoned Logistics Manager to oversee freight and customs operations out of their New York office. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations, this role is critical to improving international logistics performance, reducing freight spend, and streamlining internal processes across their expanding supply chain.
What You'll Do:- Oversee end-to-end logistics for international shipments, with a focus on ocean freight and drayage
- Manage customs clearance processes and ensure all import documentation is compliant and accurate
- Collaborate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers to improve cost and transit times
- Analyze transportation spend and lead vendor negotiations to reduce landed costs
- Optimize freight consolidation, container utilization, and port strategy
- Coordinate with purchasing, warehouse, and operations teams across all U.S. locations
- Develop SOPs and reporting tools to increase visibility and control across the freight lifecycle
- 10+ years of experience in logistics, freight, and customs management, preferably within the building materials or home goods sector
- Deep knowledge of international shipping, U.S. customs regulations, and drayage from major East Coast ports
- Proven ability to negotiate freight contracts and reduce logistics costs without sacrificing service
- Strong systems orientation; experience with TMS and ERP platforms
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume import environment
This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a company investing heavily in operational efficiency. If you're a logistics leader who thrives on solving problems, reducing costs, and bringing structure to fast-growing organizations, this role offers both autonomy and visibility at the executive level.
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