Interim Logistics & Transportation Optimization Manager
Remote United States | Supply Chain & Logistics - Ideal locations Kentucky, Florida or Cary
This is a temporary role for 6 months
Are you an immediately available logistics expert who thrives on solving complex transportation challenges and driving operational excellence?
We are seeking a highly experienced Interim Logistics & Transportation Optimization Manager to lead outbound shipping performance across a fast-paced retail supply chain environment. This is a critical role for a hands-on expert who can identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver measurable improvements in cost, service, and customer satisfaction.
This role does not manage a direct logistics team and can be remote based if you are not based near Cary.
What you'll be doing
As a key member of the supply chain team, you will
✅Manage performance and strategically partner with 3PL provider - UPS in Kentucky
✅ Optimize outbound transportation operations, with a strong focus on parcel shipping (90%+ volume)
✅ Drive improvements across parcel and LTL transportation networks
✅ Leverage Walmart transportation and service requirement to improve operational performance
✅Analyze customer order patterns, shipping profiles, and delivery destinations to identify optimization opportunities
✅ Lead initiatives to improve OTIF (On Time In Full) performance and reduce chargebacks and retailer fines
✅ Champion a customer-first approach, ensuring exceptional service levels for retail customers
What we're looking for
• Strong operational logistics and transportation background
• Extensive experience in outbound shipment optimization
• Deep understanding of parcel carrier networks and transportation management
• LTL shipping expertise
• Proven experience working with Walmart supply chain and service requirements
• Track record of improving OTIF performance and reducing retailer compliance penalties
• Experience managing and influencing 3PL providers
• Strong data and analytical skills
• Ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions
• Experience within retail, consumer goods, or customer-focused supply chain environments
• Natural problem solver and decisionmaker
• Highly collaborative and able to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Data-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
• Customer-centric approach
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
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