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NOW CFO

Logistics Manager

NOW CFO, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Logistics Manager – NOW CFO Location:

Los Angeles, CA (Open to Wisconsin or Northern Virginia)

Job Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$85,000 – $100,000 annually

About the Role NOW CFO is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager for a client that is a leading dairy company with a fast‑growing private label brand. The Logistics Manager will be responsible for delivering world‑class contract execution and ensuring on‑time delivery of products to customers. This includes managing FTL, LTL, and cold chain shipping, overseeing documentation, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, and maintaining high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in accuracy, timeliness, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and fulfill each contract from sales approval to delivery

Ensure all documentation from suppliers, customers, and internal teams is accurate and complete

Monitor collection and delivery schedules, communicating potential delays proactively

Archive documentation for easy retrieval and reference by relevant team members

Lead weekly meetings with sales and internal teams to provide status updates and address challenges

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reduce errors, delays, and double handling

Freight and Vendor Management

Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and other logistics vendors

Oversee domestic shipping operations, including refrigerated and ambient shipments

Align service providers with contract requirements through cost‑performance analysis

Maintain up‑to‑date freight pricing models and databases for regular lanes

Communicate trends, risks, and opportunities in the freight industry to the internal team

Optimize shipping methods for small lot, sample, and groupage requirements

Warehouse and Storage Oversight

Manage third‑party storage contracts and periodically visit facilities to ensure quality standards

Assess warehousing systems and recommend improvements to support route‑to‑market options

Sample Management

Coordinate sample shipments from request to delivery within 24 hours

Ensure compliance documentation is complete for import authorities and customers

Keep sales personnel updated on shipment progress and proactively resolve potential issues

Finance, Accounting, and Documentation

Collaborate with internal and external accounting teams to ensure accurate financial tracking for contracts

Supervise accounts payable related to logistics operations

Assist in implementing logistics‑related improvements in accounting systems

Maintain an organized digital library of certifications, customer‑specific documentation, product specifications, and visual records

Qualifications Required

5+ years of logistics management experience, ideally in the food or dairy industry

Proven experience with FTL, LTL, and cold chain shipping

Strong track record in contract execution and post‑sales support

Excellent communication, proactive thinking, and attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, and relevant logistics software

Willingness to handle urgent responsibilities outside standard working hours

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field

Ability to adapt and thrive in a growing and fast‑paced environment

Multilingual skills (Spanish, Korean, Mandarin, Japanese, or Arabic)

Salary & Benefits Salary:

$85,000 – $100,000 annually

Competitive benefits package offered.

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