Logistics Program Manager

Description

Summary: Bunzl is seeking a high-energy Logistics Program Manager to lead freight management improvements and drive network optimization within its Distribution Division. Highlights: 1. Lead change and impact the network in freight management. 2. Drive network optimization using data to reduce costs and improve service. 3. Own carrier strategy, performance, and technology enhancements. Apply Now Bunzl is looking for a Logistics Program Manager to impact the network and lead the change. We’re looking for a passione, high‑energy leader to build, scale, and continuously improve freight management within Bunzl’s Distribution Division. If you bring an entrepreneurial growth mindset, thrive on cross‑functional collaborion, and want to make a measurable impact fast, this role is for you. You will own a portfolio of domestic full‑truckload (FTL) initiives and partner closely with the corpore office and senior leadership to execute and evolve our freight stregy. Wh you’ll do Design & execute the freight roadmap: Transle business goals into a multi‑quarter freight program with clear charters, milestones, and quantified business cases (cost, service, risk). Drive network optimizion: Use da (lane analysis, cube/weight profiles, dwell, detention) to reduce empty miles, improve tender acceptance, and balance cost vs. OTIF. Own carrier stregy & performance: Lead sourcing events (mini‑bids/RFPs), contract & re governance, scorecards, and quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to assure capacity, cost discipline, and service. Eleve technology & analytics: Maximize our TMS capabilities, autome routine decisions, and publish role‑based dashboards for DC leaders and executives (e.g., OTIF, tender rejections, claims, accessorials, and CO2 equivalents). Lead critical incident response: Be the hands‑on leader during disruptions; mobilize cross‑functional “control tower” routines to protect customer deliveries. Institutionalize best practices: Standardize SOPs, SLAs, and playbooks across sites; use formal benchmarking to push toward best‑in‑class processes. Governance & stakeholder leadership: Run cadence with senior leaders; convert insights to action with clear decision memos, options, and trade‑offs. Risk, compliance & sustainability: Embed DOT/FMCSA compliance, carrier safety, and pragmic sustainability levers (consolidion, mode/route improvements) into everyday operions. Portfolio & change management: Manage a sle of cost‑reduction and cost‑avoidance projects; ensure adoption through training, comms, and KPI accountability. Wh you’ll achieve in your first 12 months Deliver merial freight cost improvement through sourcing, lane re‑design, and accessorial reduction. Improve OTIF and reduce exception res via carrier segmention and proactive capacity planning. Stand up a carrier scorecard + QBR program and site‑level SOPs th scale. Launch TMS enhancements and executive dashboards th become the single source of truth for freight performance. How you’ll lead (behaviors we value) Customer Focus, Action Oriented, Effective Communicion, Eager to Improve, and Agility the Bunzl Behaviors th define strong performance here. For people leaders and influencers, we also value Drive for Results, Clear Direction, Managing Vision & Purpose, and Talent Management in how you move work forward with and through others.   Personal Attributes A high‑energy, diplomic leader who influences across functions and levels. Exceptional written, verbal, and executive‑ready presention skills. Da‑driven, curious, and improvement‑minded; you turn analysis into action. Resilient in ambiguity; you learn fast and raise the bar for the team. Professional Requirements High school diploma or equivalent required Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or reled Business field preferred. 5–7+ years in domestic transportion/logistics with meaningful FTL ownership; proven record managing carrier portfolios and delivering year‑over‑year improvements. Deep knowledge of logistics operions management: procurement, operions optimizion, and carrier relionship management. Hands‑on experience with a modern TMS and strong proficiency with Microsoft 365 (advanced Excel, PowerPoint; Power BI a plus). Analytical experience included but not limited to finance, accounting, carrier improvement, route optimizion Strong project/program management skills; Lean/Six Sigma or PMP preferred (or comparable experience). Mentoring skills with the ability to lead through influence and delege accountability effectively. Customer‑focused, results‑oriented management style; thrives in both stregic and tactical work. Note: This role’s primary scope is domestic FTL. Experience coordining with LTL/intermodal providers and parcel where approprie is a plus. The perks of being a Bunzl team member don’t stop being part of a gre team or being valued as our #1 asset. We offer a full range of benefits to help our employees take care of themselves and their families today, tomorrow and for the future. Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days Paid Time Off - Vacion, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time 401K with generous company mch Additional benefit informion can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.  Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operes more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 stes, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Gre Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future. Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to tract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, nional origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual oriention, age, disability or veteran stus as provided by law.   Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further informion, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply Now