Logistics Manager - Contract

Job Description

Logistics Manager – 1 (2‑Month Contract)

About PFX™

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy‑duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee transportation operations to ensure the on‑time delivery of packaged goods from production facilities to both internal and external customers.


• Lead carrier RFQs and negotiate freight rates, tariffs, and contractual terms.


• Manage and develop a team of six Coordinators, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.


• Maintain and enforce routing guide compliance across all Recochem shipping locations.


• Onboard common carriers and brokers to ensure OS&D compliance and timely invoicing.


• Negotiate freight rates with customers who arrange their own freight pickup.


• Maintain all required carrier documentation, including contracts, insurance certificates, addendums, tariffs, and related records.


• Track, analyze, and communicate key transportation KPIs, such as cost per liter, load tracking, on‑time delivery (OTD), payload efficiency, and on‑time pickup performance.


• Ensure accurate and timely period‑end reporting, including accruals.


• Collaborate with warehouse and shipping teams to maintain dock schedules and reduce accessorial charges, yard congestion, and dock bottlenecks.


• Manage the customs clearance process with the company’s customs broker, ensuring timely clearance and leveraging duty exemptions where applicable.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of logistics and transportation management experience.


• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), preferably Oracle Transportation Management (OTM).


• Post‑secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in management, transportation, supply chain, or a related field.


• Strong organizational and planning abilities, including the capability to prioritize tasks and prepare statistical reports and performance analyses.


• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic team environment with limited supervision.


• Knowledge of transportation laws, regulations, and industry standards.


• Ability to work well under pressure and in time‑sensitive environments.


• Hazardous materials and CTPAT training (formal certification is an asset but not required).