Senior Logistics Manager

Crown Point Limited - located in Schererville, IN is a leading trading company specializing in food ingredients and agricultural commodities.

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead domestic and international logistics operations while driving service excellence, compliance, cost optimization, and continuous improvement across our supply chain.

Position Summary The Logistics Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing all international and domestic logistics operations across multiple product categories.

This position provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and people management for the logistics team while ensuring the cost-effective, compliant, and timely movement of goods from origin to destination.

Experience leading a Logistics team within a physical commodity-trading business environment is preferred.

The Logistics Manager develops logistics strategies, manages carrier and service provider relationships, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures regulatory compliance while minimizing operational, financial, and supply chain risks.

This role serves as a key business partner to Sales, Trade Support, Procurement, Finance, and external stakeholders to optimize logistics performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities 1.

Logistics Operations Management (within a commodity-trading environment) Lead and oversee the execution of import and export shipments via ocean, air, rail, and truck transportation.Manage the daily activities and workload distribution of Logistics Coordinators and other logistics personnel.Establish and maintain strategic relationships with freight forwarders, ocean carriers, trucking providers, warehouses, and other logistics partners.Negotiate transportation contracts, freight rates, and service agreements to optimize cost and service performance.Monitor shipment milestones, transportation performance, and service levels to ensure customer commitments are met.Direct resolution of transportation disruptions, demurrage and detention exposure, service failures, and escalated customer issues.Develop and implement best practices for shipment planning, execution, and tracking.

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Team Leadership & Talent Development Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop Logistics Coordinators and support staff.Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and key performance indicators (KPIs).Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention of logistics personnel.Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer service excellence.Serve as the primary escalation point for complex logistics, compliance, and customer service matters.

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Trade Compliance & Documentation Management Ensure all import and export activities comply with applicable customs regulations, international trade laws, and government agency requirements.Oversee accuracy and complete...