Logistics Commodity Manager

Job Description

Pay Range: $100,000 - $123,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation's largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

The Logistics Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing a variety of transportation strategies for MITER Brands. This role will be responsible for managing 3-5 outbound transportation suppliers, controlling supplier distribution costs and driving customer experience enhancements. Other tasks include tracking/communicating freight costs, negotiating favorable transportation rates, long-term contracts and providing market intelligence.

Responsibilities

Transportation Strategy

Develop and execute regional transportation strategiesSupport the optimization of network design (routing, consolidation, equipment, people)Lead decisions for private fleet, dedicated fleet, one-way fleet and brokerage solutionsWork with finance to complete equipment cash flow analysis (lease vs own comparison)

Carrier Management

Own carrier sourcing, contracting, and performance managementNegotiate freight rates, fuel programs, equipment maintenance programsManage, track and report asset utilization, and unit scan-off %

Cost Management

Support the distribution budget and forecastDrive year-over-year freight productivity improvementsIdentify and execute cost-reduction opportunities through routing optimization, consolidation, and contract renegotiationsPartner with Finance to ensure freight accuracy, visibility, and alignment

Operational Execution

Ensure reliable execution of inbound, interplant, and outbound transportation supporting manufacturing and customer commitmentsLead escalation management for service disruptions, capacity shortages, and identify high-risk lanesIdentify opportunities to improve the customer delivery experience

Metrics

Establish standard enterprise KPIs and create a dashboard to track supplier performanceDrive standardization of processes, carrier scorecards, and site practices (internal vs external responsibilities)

Digital Enablement

Improve freight visibility, shipment tracking, and data qualityPartner with IT to create analytical tools

Compliance

Support freight claims, loss prevention, and insurance coordinationCommunicate contingency planning for weather, capacity disruptions, and peak demand

Leadership

Support site Distribution Managers (without direct report structure)Partner with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Distribution, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance to align freight strategy with operating plansSupport S&OP and capacity planning to ensure carriers are aware of demand changes

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; preferredCPM, CPIM or CSCP certification preferredMinimum of 4 years' sourcing or transportation experience working for a major, large dollar operation

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

- Three comprehensive Medical plan options

Prescription

Dental

Vision

- Company Paid Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Insurance

- Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance

- Company-paid Short-Term Disability

- Company-paid Long-Term Disability

- Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays

- 401k retirement plan with company match

- Employee Assistance Program

- Teladoc

- Legal Insurance

- Identity Theft Protection

- Pet Insurance

- Team Member Discount Program

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.