• Transportation Manager

    FREEMAN (St. Paul, MN)


    About Us

     

    Sparks is a leading global brand experience agency, specializing in the design and execution of award-winning experiences that forge deep connections between brands and audiences. Recognized by Adweek as Experiential Agency of the Year, we bring a unique blend of strategic insight and execution excellence to every brand activation, corporate event, trade show exhibit, and immersive experience. Our commitment to creativity, innovation, and flawless execution drives us to craft impactful experiential marketing solutions that deepen relationships, inspire action, and build trust—all around the world.

    Summary

    The Logistics Manager is responsible for maintaining the organization and inventory of the warehouse and coordinating all shipping logistics for the facility. This position supports the Operations team and is eligible to work an on site schedule out of St. Paul, MN.

     

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities

    Maintain organization and inventory within the warehouse

    + Manage inventory of all packaging material, including skids

    + Maintain general housekeeping on both the dock, stock area and warehouse

    Effectively manage warehouse staff

    + Manage staff on loading dock

    + Schedule driver daily pick up and deliveries

    Successfully coordinate and communicate all shipping logistics

    + Scheduling and coordination of shipments both domestic/international

    + Develop approved customs paperwork for international shipments

    + Track and calculate VAT tax accurately

    + Communicate with freight consignees/freight forwarders for international shipments

    + Track freight and confirm deliveries both domestic and international

    + Track and acquire all shipping quotes for account managers

    + Track and log all rebates from freight partners

    + Track all UPS shipments and confirm delivery

    + Manage all incoming deliveries for shop and office employees for all vendors

    + Schedule courier services pick up and deliveries

    + Maintain daily shipping and receiving reports for all account teams and operations staff in all divisions

    + Develop and maintain weekly shipping schedules

    + Communicate with other location to successfully manage multi facility shipments

    + Coordinate freight for our outsource fabricators to show site

    + Negotiate with carriers cost effective rates

     

    Education & Experience

     

    + Bachelor’s degree preferred

    + 5+ years of experience in a warehouse environment required

    + 2-3 years of logistics experience required, experience in supply chain preferred

    + Experience working with ERP systems

    + Excellent computer skills

    + Advanced knowledge of forklift safety regulations

    + 2+ years managing and leading direct reports preferred

    + Ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously in a fast paced environment

    + Ability to use analytical skills and creativity to solve complex problems

    + Excellent organizational skills

    + Ability to prioritize, structure, and schedule tasks to maximize efforts and meet deadlines

    + Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office

    + Strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a team player

    + Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

     

    What We Offer

     

    Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.

     

    + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Paid Parental Leave

    + Life, Accident and Disability

    + Retirement with Company Match

    + Paid Time Off

    + Salary range of $60-70k based upon level of experience

     

    Diversity Commitment

     

    At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

     

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