Transportation Manager
BEDGEAR
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Rock Hill, SC
Contract type: Full time

Job Title: Transportation Manager
Department: Transportation
Reports to: Director of Operations
Hours Available: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm EST (1-hour lunch break)
FLSA Class: Exempt
EEO1 Classification: Professional
Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,00.00 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
Grade: 7
Why Work @ BEDGEAR?
If You’re Looking For a Career And Not Just a Job, BEDGEAR Provides a Work Environment That Accelerates Growth For All Its Team Members. Keeping Up With The Everyday Challenges Of a Fast-growing Consumer Goods Company Demands a Team Of All-in Players, Who Are Focused On Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Leadership, And Have a Growth-mindset. If You Want To Elevate Yourself Personally And Professionally, Surrounding Yourself With Others That Share The Same Values, Beliefs, And Behaviors Will Provide The Support And Extra Push To Reach New Heights And Smash New Goals. At BEDGEAR You Can Expect To Find Successful Teammates Who Exemplify Our Core Values Of Being
HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN
Job Summary
The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing all transportation functions related to inbound and outbound logistics. This includes vendor and carrier relationships, rate negotiations, 3PL oversight, process improvement, and logistical project management for domestic and international markets. This role leads a team of coordinators and collaborates cross-functionally to improve efficiency, customer experience, and the overall freight strategy for the organization.
Essential Functions (include But Not Limited To)
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
N
Never
O
Occas
F
Freq
C
Const
N
Never
O
Occas
F
Freq
C
Const
Lift/Carry
10 Lbs. Or less
x
Climb
x
11-15 Lbs.
x
Crawl
X
16-20 Lbs.
x
Reach
Above Shoulder
X
21-40 Lbs.
x
Reach Outward
X
41-50 Lbs.
x
Handling/Fingering
X
50- 100 Lbs.
x
Stand
X
Over 100 Lbs.
x
Push/Pull
Walk
X
12 Lbs. Or less
x
Sit
X
13-20 Lbs.
x
26-40 Lbs.
x
Drive
41-100 Lbs.
x
Automatic
x
Standard
x
Bend
x
Squat/Kneel
x
Twist/Turn
x
Type/Keyboard
x
Appropriate work intensity level: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy
Key
N-Never
O-Occasional; 1-33% of time
F-Frequent; 34-66% of time
C-Constant; 67-100% of time
Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.
About BEDGEAR PERFORMANCE
Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR is the brand of Performance that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything!
Learn more at bedgear.com.
BEDGEAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!
Department: Transportation
Reports to: Director of Operations
Hours Available: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm EST (1-hour lunch break)
FLSA Class: Exempt
EEO1 Classification: Professional
Physical Address: 1953 Langston Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,00.00 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)
Grade: 7
Why Work @ BEDGEAR?
If You’re Looking For a Career And Not Just a Job, BEDGEAR Provides a Work Environment That Accelerates Growth For All Its Team Members. Keeping Up With The Everyday Challenges Of a Fast-growing Consumer Goods Company Demands a Team Of All-in Players, Who Are Focused On Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, Leadership, And Have a Growth-mindset. If You Want To Elevate Yourself Personally And Professionally, Surrounding Yourself With Others That Share The Same Values, Beliefs, And Behaviors Will Provide The Support And Extra Push To Reach New Heights And Smash New Goals. At BEDGEAR You Can Expect To Find Successful Teammates Who Exemplify Our Core Values Of Being
HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN
Job Summary
The Logistics Manager is responsible for managing all transportation functions related to inbound and outbound logistics. This includes vendor and carrier relationships, rate negotiations, 3PL oversight, process improvement, and logistical project management for domestic and international markets. This role leads a team of coordinators and collaborates cross-functionally to improve efficiency, customer experience, and the overall freight strategy for the organization.
Essential Functions (include But Not Limited To)
- Provide leadership, support, and guidance to coordinators.
- Manage carrier and freight forwarder relationships, including rate negotiations.
- Measure, manage, and improve operations performance for both inbound and outbound freight.
- Build and promote strong vendor relationships with carriers and other product vendors.
- Build organizational capability through continuous improvement activity; establish plan to improve existing conditions and processes.
- Administer 3PL partners in conjunction with Distribution Manager; includes service levels, procedures, and invoice review.
- Consult on customer freight charges and pricing programs.
- Improve “last mile” consumer experience.
- Create logistical plans for customer rollouts.
- Assess and recommend ideal shipping methods, routings, and carriers.
- Ensure that shipments are delivered to customers per their specific expectations.
- Execute project management for event logistics support (e.g., trade shows).
- Execute project management for logistical entry into new international markets.
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
- Advanced understanding of transportation operations (domestic and international).
- Excellent negotiation and vendor relationship skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; NetSuite knowledge preferred.
- Ability to build cost models, assess freight programs, and manage 3PLs.
- Strong project and time management skills.
- Working knowledge of Lean or continuous improvement tools.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to provide documentation.
- Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer usage.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; technical or supply chain-related field highly desirable.
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- 5+ years’ experience in transportation or logistics, including international logistics.
- Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems.
- Exposure to Lean or CI methodologies is advantageous.
- Multilingual skills are a plus.
- Primary: Indoor office in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- Secondary: May include warehouse and manufacturing areas.
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
N
Never
O
Occas
F
Freq
C
Const
N
Never
O
Occas
F
Freq
C
Const
Lift/Carry
10 Lbs. Or less
x
Climb
x
11-15 Lbs.
x
Crawl
X
16-20 Lbs.
x
Reach
Above Shoulder
X
21-40 Lbs.
x
Reach Outward
X
41-50 Lbs.
x
Handling/Fingering
X
50- 100 Lbs.
x
Stand
X
Over 100 Lbs.
x
Push/Pull
Walk
X
12 Lbs. Or less
x
Sit
X
13-20 Lbs.
x
26-40 Lbs.
x
Drive
41-100 Lbs.
x
Automatic
x
Standard
x
Bend
x
Squat/Kneel
x
Twist/Turn
x
Type/Keyboard
x
Appropriate work intensity level: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy
Key
N-Never
O-Occasional; 1-33% of time
F-Frequent; 34-66% of time
C-Constant; 67-100% of time
Please note that this job description is not intended to provide an exhaustive listing of tasks, activities, or responsibilities required of the employee in this role. Tasks, responsibilities, and duties may change without notice.
About BEDGEAR PERFORMANCE
Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR is the brand of Performance that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything!
Learn more at bedgear.com.
BEDGEAR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!
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