Milani Cosmetics

Logistics Manager

Milani Cosmetics

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Culver City • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year

About the role

  • Manage inbound and outbound freight operations across international and domestic lanes.
  • Own transportation budget; monitor, forecast, and report freight spend against plan.
  • Recommend shipping modes, routing, and alternatives to balance cost, speed, and service.
  • Create and maintain transportation dashboards by lane (cost, transit time, utilization).
  • Lead sourcing, contracting, and performance management of carriers and freight forwarders.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for logistics partners.
  • Review and approve international shipments prior to execution.
  • Approve freight invoices, manage accessorial disputes, run accruals and period-end true-ups, and maintain lane rate tables.
  • Coordinate international shipments with freight forwarders and customs brokers.
  • Ensure accurate, compliant documentation and Incoterms governance.
  • Manage detention, demurrage, and visibility to duties and taxes.
  • Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, HAZMAT, and internal policies.
  • Support Unit Fill Rate (UFR) and On Time In Full (OTIF) targets through proactive execution and exception management.
  • Own retailer routing guide compliance and OTIF performance.
  • Partner with Customer Care and Sales to resolve delivery issues and support chargeback prevention and disputes.
  • Manage and resolve freight damage claims with carriers and insurance providers.
  • Interface closely with Planning and Procurement to align shipment priorities and meet production and delivery deadlines.
  • Provide transportation visibility and shipment status support to Sales and Customer Care.
  • Support ASN, EDI, and transportation-related system issues as needed.
  • Lead peak planning and disruption mitigation (e.g., port congestion, weather events, labor actions).
  • Lead cross-functional execution (individual contributor role; no direct reports).
  • Identify root causes of service failures and lead corrective action plans.
  • Continuously improve logistics processes, cost efficiency, and service performance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in freight, logistics, or transportation management.
  • Strong knowledge of consumer goods supply chains.
  • Experience managing international and domestic transportation networks.
  • Familiarity with TMS platforms, EDI/ASN processes, and inventory management systems.
  • Experience with major retailer logistics requirements (e.g., Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS, Ulta).
  • Advanced Excel skills; strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
  • Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • High attention to detail, integrity, and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
  • Thrives and self-motivated when managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k w/ Company Match)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Generous Vacation Time Policy
  • Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Work Environment / Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday required on site in Milani’s Culver City & Vernon Office. Will split time between both offices).
  • Dog-Friendly HQ
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communication skillsproblem-solving skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailintegritycollaborative mindsetsolution-oriented mindsetself-motivatedability to manage multiple projectsexception management