Transportation & Logistics Manager

Summary

The Transportation and Logistics Manager is responsible for managing shipments from origin to final delivery across domestic and international transportation. This role owns freight execution shipment visibility customs coordination and exception management across air ocean and ground transportation. The Logistics Manager ensures freight moves on time compliantly and cost-effectively with clear visibility from factory to warehouse or customer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage domestic and international shipments across air ocean ground and parcel transportation
• Select and quote appropriate shipping modes based on cost transit time and business priority
• Communicate shipment methods routing and quantities at the PO level to vendors
• Book freight coordinate pickups and ensure adherence to routing guides
• Monitor and manage inter-vendor shipments including vendor-to-vendor material movements
• Track and trace shipments end to end maintaining accurate ETAs and proactively communicating shipment risk
• Own shipment exceptions through closure including delays damages shortages misroutes claims and documentation errors
• Prepare review and manage shipping and import documentation including commercial invoices packing lists bills of lading AWBs ISFs entries and First Sale documentation
• Partner with customs brokers to resolve clearance issues holds exams discrepancies and filing errors
• Ensure compliance with import and export regulations Incoterms HTS classifications duties country-of-origin requirements and regulatory changes
• Monitor customs bonds renewals and import program requirements
• Manage Duty Drawback activities in coordination with U.S. Customs
• Review reconcile and approve freight invoices against approved quotes
• Track freight spend shipment performance and logistics KPIs
• Manage logistics claims and insurance recovery related to loss damage theft or transit issues
• Provide advance notification and coordination of inbound shipments prior to arrival
• Work cross-functionally with Planning Operations Accounting and Vendors to support inventory flow and timelines
• Maintain shipment trackers and reporting tools
• Drive continuous improvement in freight cost transit time visibility and compliance
• Research and support long-term freight and trade initiatives including network optimization customs programs and FTZ opportunities

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of transportation experience preferably including import experience from Asia
• Working knowledge of air ocean ground and parcel shipping
• Experience booking freight and managing international shipments end to end
• Working knowledge of customs processes and shipping documentation
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working in tracking and ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple shipments shifting priorities and tight deadlines
• High ownership follow-through and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel between Rebel Athletic locations as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with customs brokers and resolving clearance issues
• Experience with HTS classification Incoterms and duty optimization strategies
• Experience supporting Duty Drawback or other trade compliance programs
• Experience building logistics KPIs and reporting for leadership visibility
• Familiarity with FTZ opportunities or long-term freight optimization initiatives

Compensation Range

$75000 - $80000

Benefits Highlights

At Rebel Athletic we offer a benefits package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays available immediately upon hire
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity
• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance coverage
• Voluntary benefit options including supplemental life insurance short-term disability long-term disability and additional coverages
• 401(k) plan with company match

• Continuous Improvement - seeks efficiencies in cost timing and execution

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule based in Carrollton Texas
• Full-time role with standard business hours and occasional additional time during peak periods
• Primarily desk-based work involving prolonged periods of sitting and computer use
• Frequent use of spreadsheets systems and multiple monitors
• Requires strong attention to detail and sustained focus
• Regular interaction with Supply Chain team members and cross-functional departments

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rebel Athletic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. Applicants and employees who require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of any position should contact Human Resources.