Corporate Logistics Manager

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Corporate - Dunmore, PA 18512Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeJob Shift: DayJob Category: Professional Services Build the Logistics Engine Behind a Leading Equipment Organization Five Star Equipment and Warhorse Rentals  is seeking a high-impact Corporate Logistics Manager to lead and standardize equipment movement operations across all branch locations. This is a mission-critical leadership role responsible for creating visibility, accountability, cost control, and operational discipline throughout our logistics network. This is not a dispatch position. This role owns the corporate logistics process, ensuring all equipment movement is properly requested, approved, dispatched, tracked, documented, audited, and financially reconciled through one centralized system. If you thrive in fast-paced operations, enjoy solving logistical challenges, and have the ability to drive process discipline across a multi-location organization, this opportunity is for you. What We Offer ✅ Competitive Compensation Based on Experience ✅ Company Laptop & Cell Phone ✅ 7 Paid Holidays + Generous Paid Time Off ✅ 401(k) with Company Match ✅ Comprehensive Benefits Package ✅ Paid Training & Professional Development ✅ Career Advancement Opportunities ✅ Dynamic, Team-Oriented Culture ✅ Outstanding Work-Life Balance Position Summary The Corporate Logistics Manager owns Five Star Equipment’s company-wide centralized logistics process through Integrated Rental (IR Dispatch / IR Go). This position ensures every applicable equipment move is properly: Requested Approved Assigned Tracked Documented Audited Closed out financially   The successful candidate will drive accountability, improve freight recovery, reduce hauling losses, optimize asset visibility, and strengthen operational execution across all locations. Primary Mission Create one disciplined, visible, and accountable logistics system across all locations while improving operational efficiency, financial recovery, vendor performance, and equipment availability. Key Responsibilities Logistics Process Ownership Own and manage the centralized logistics process inside IR Dispatch Ensure all moves are entered, tracked, managed, and closed through the system Enforce Load ID discipline and eliminate side processes Prioritize and coordinate all daily equipment movement requests Equipment Movement Coordination Assign company trucks and outside hauling resources Coordinate: Rental moves Sales deliveries Service transfers Equipment demos Loaners Used equipment moves Auction transportation Monitor moves from request through final completion Manage urgent, emergency, and after-hours logistics exceptions Financial & Operational Control Improve truck utilization and reduce outside hauler dependency Drive load consolidation and backhaul planning initiatives Improve freight recovery and reduce hauling losses Ensure customer PO/authorization is captured when required Track detention, delays, damages, and accessorial charges Support freight audit and invoice control processes Compliance & Accountability Enforce approval requirements for all applicable moves Hold or escalate incomplete or unapproved requests Ensure PODs and pickup documentation are properly captured Challenge inaccurate or non-compliant freight invoices Escalate process violations and operational non-compliance Performance Management & Continuous Improvement Develop KPI scorecards and operational reporting Measure vendor responsiveness and hauling performance Improve process visibility and operational consistency Identify efficiencies and drive continuous improvement initiatives Decision Authority This role has authority to: Require all moves to be processed through IR Dispatch Reject incomplete requests Require Load IDs before dispatch Hold moves pending approvals Select hauling resources Require POD documentation prior to closeout Challenge inaccurate invoices Escalate non-compliance issues What We’re Looking For Required Qualifications ✔ 5–10+ years of logistics, transportation, dispatch, or equipment operations experience ✔ Experience supporting multi-location operations ✔ Strong financial, cost control, and freight management experience ✔ Experience with ERP, dispatch, or logistics systems ✔ Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience Core Competencies We are looking for a leader who demonstrates: Strong process discipline and accountability Cross-functional leadership skills Financial and analytical thinking Decision-making under pressure Excellent communication and influence Continuous improvement mindset Strong organizational and operational leadership abilities Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Success in this role will be measured by: Hauling loss reduction Customer freight recovery Cost per move Truck utilization On-time deliveries and pickups Load ID compliance POD completion rates Approval compliance Exception reduction Invoice accuracy Branch process compliance Equipment availability   Performance Expectations The Corporate Logistics Manager will be expected to create measurable improvements in: Equipment movement visibility Vendor accountability Freight recovery Operational consistency Logistics cost control Compliance discipline Leadership reporting transparency Success means creating a scalable, disciplined, and efficient logistics operation that supports the continued growth of Five Star Equipment.