Lindblad Expeditions

Senior Logistics Manager

Lindblad Expeditions

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Seattle • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $135,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead and optimize all logistics operations for hotel and technical freight.
  • Responsible for cost management, freight integration, warehousing strategies, and dry dock planning.
  • Ensure seamless supply chain execution across global operations.
  • Establish baseline costing and confirm annual budgets.
  • Track monthly actuals versus budget and report variances.
  • Analyze and explain variances in rates, volumes, and operational misses.
  • Negotiate freight rates and optimize cost structures.
  • Integrate technical and hotel freight flows to maximize synergies.
  • Manage relationships with 3PLs, ensuring alignment and formalizing roles and responsibilities.
  • Own annual planning and budgeting for hotel and technical freight.
  • Ensure daily logistics service levels and resolve operational issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; CPSM/CSCP certifications preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain management, preferably in cruise, hospitality, or maritime industries.
  • People management experience preferred.
  • Proven track record in cost management, freight integration, and warehouse optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of 3PL management, freight management, WMS systems, and KPI development.
  • Good analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to lead complex projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
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Hard Skills & Tools
cost managementfreight integrationwarehousing strategiesdry dock planningsupply chain executionbudgetingvariance analysisnegotiationKPI developmentproject management
Soft Skills
people managementanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsstakeholder managementleadershipcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationCPSM certificationCSCP certification