Logistics Manager
MKS Inc. · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $109,750 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Manage global logistics and transportation operations.
- Optimize freight spend and carrier relationships.
- Analyze transportation costs and identify savings.
- Monitor carrier performance using KPIs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
About the role
About the Role
As a Manager of Global Logistics at MKS, you will partner with Supply Chain, Distribution, Global Trade Management, Customer Care and other Departments to manage the domestic and international global logistics. In this role, you will report to the Director of Global Logistics.
What You Will Do
You will be responsible for managing global transportation operations, carrier relationships, freight spend and mode optimization to ensure cost-effective and reliable movement of goods. This role focuses on transportation strategy, carrier performance, freight procurement, and logistics network efficiency.
- Manage relationships with freight forwarders, parcel, LTL and couriers.
- Oversee carrier sourcing, bid events and rate management.
- Lead freight payment processes and freight audit programs to ensure billing accuracy and cost control.
- Analyze transportation spend and identify cost-savings opportunities.
- Develop and execute mode optimization strategies balancing cost, service and transit time requirements.
- Monitor carrier performance thru KPIs including on-time delivery, claims ratios, capacity utilization and service reliability.
- Collaborate with procurement, planning, customer service, and operations teams to support transportation requirements.
- Attend quarterly business reviews with carriers and logistics service providers.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to freight operations and transportation execution.
- Evaluate network routing opportunities and transportation efficiency initiatives.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of global transportation and logistics experience.
- 3+ years managing teams or leading cross-functional logistics initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier management, and freight procurement.
- Solid analytical and financial acumen, including transportation cost analysis and budgeting.
- Demonstrated ability to drive logistics cost savings and operational improvements.
- Experience managing carrier performance, KPIs, and service level agreements.
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions to support supply chain and customer requirements.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10–25%).
Preferred Skills
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across supply chain, operations, and customer-facing teams.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or influencing team members in a matrixed environment.
- Exposure to change management initiatives within logistics or transportation operations.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools, including advanced Excel (PivotTables, Power Query).
- Familiarity with freight audit and payment systems or transportation management systems (TMS).
- Experience developing and tracking KPIs to measure transportation performance.
- Ability to analyze freight spend and identify optimization opportunities.
- Working knowledge of mode selection strategies and transportation conversion analysis.
Important Information
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Pay Range: $109,750.00 - $182,900.00 per year.
- Bonus: Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
- Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
Key skills/competency
- Global Logistics Manager
- Transportation Operations
- Carrier Relationship Management
- Freight Spend Analysis
- Mode Optimization
- Supply Chain
- Global Trade Management
- Logistics Network Efficiency
- KPIs
- Cost Savings
Skills & topics
- Logistics Manager
- Global Logistics
- Transportation Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Carrier Relations
- Freight Procurement
- Cost Optimization
- KPI Management
- Operations Management
- Business Analysis
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 5+ years of global logistics experience, team leadership, and degree. Quantify achievements in cost savings and operational improvements.
- Showcase relevant skills: Emphasize expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier management, freight procurement, and analytical acumen. Mention TMS or freight audit system familiarity.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategies for cost reduction, carrier performance management, and cross-functional collaboration. Prepare examples of problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Understand MKS culture: Research MKS Inc.'s values and how your logistics expertise can contribute to their supply chain and customer needs.
- Express interest clearly: Clearly articulate your eligibility to work in the United States in your application.
Technical preparation
Master Excel for data analysis.,Familiarize with TMS and freight audit systems.,Practice transportation cost analysis techniques.,Develop KPI tracking and reporting skills.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you reduced logistics costs.,How do you manage carrier performance issues?,Give an example of cross-functional collaboration.,How do you drive continuous improvement?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for the Global Logistics Manager at MKS Inc.?
- The estimated salary range for the Global Logistics Manager position at MKS Inc. is $109,750.00 to $182,900.00 per year. Please note that candidates are typically not hired at the top of the range.
- Does MKS Inc. offer sponsorship for work visas for the Global Logistics Manager role?
- MKS Inc. is looking for candidates eligible to work in the United States and is not sponsoring work visas for this Global Logistics Manager position at this time.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Global Logistics Manager at MKS Inc.?
- The Global Logistics Manager at MKS Inc. is responsible for managing global transportation operations, carrier relationships, freight spend, and mode optimization. This includes carrier sourcing, rate management, freight payment, cost analysis, and performance monitoring through KPIs.
- What qualifications are essential for the Global Logistics Manager position at MKS Inc.?
- Essential qualifications include 5+ years of global transportation and logistics experience, 3+ years of management or leadership experience, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier management, freight procurement, and analytical skills are also required.
- What type of bonus and benefits does MKS Inc. offer for this role?
- This Global Logistics Manager position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. MKS Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) with match, life and disability insurance, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
- What is the expected travel for the Global Logistics Manager at MKS Inc.?
- The Global Logistics Manager at MKS Inc. should be prepared to travel as needed, estimated at approximately 10-25%.
- What are the preferred skills for the Global Logistics Manager role at MKS Inc.?
- Preferred skills include experience collaborating across supply chain and customer-facing teams, leading in a matrixed environment, proficiency in advanced Excel and TMS systems, and experience with change management initiatives in logistics.
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