Logistics Manager

MKS Instruments

Manager of Global Logistics at MKS responsible for global transportation strategy and performance management. Collaborating with supply chain and customer care teams for optimized logistics operations.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeAndover • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $109,750 - $182,900 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Managing global transportation operations, carrier relationships, freight spend and mode optimization to ensure cost-effective and reliable movement of goods
Focus on transportation strategy, carrier performance, freight procurement, and logistics network efficiency
Manage relationships with freight forwarders, parcel, LTL and couriers
Oversee carrier sourcing, bid events and rate management
Lead freight payment processes and freight audit programs to ensure billing accuracy and cost control
Analyze transportation spend and identify cost-savings opportunities
Develop and execute mode optimization strategies balancing cost, service and transit time requirements
Monitor carrier performance thru KPI's including on-time delivery, claims ratios, capacity utilization and service reliability
Collaborate with procurement, planning, customer service, and operations teams to support transportation requirements
Attend quarterly business reviews with carriers and logistics service providers
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to freight operations and transportation execution
Evaluate network routing opportunities and transportation efficiency initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of global transportation and logistics experience
3+ years managing teams or leading cross-functional logistics initiatives
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field
Strong expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier management, and freight procurement
Solid analytical and financial acumen, including transportation cost analysis and budgeting
Demonstrated ability to drive logistics cost savings and operational improvements
Experience managing carrier performance, KPIs, and service level agreements
Proven ability to collaborate across functions to support supply chain and customer requirements
Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10–25%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
401(k) with company match
life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
sick time
15 paid vacation days
6 weeks fully paid parental leave
adoption assistance
tuition reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

global transportation operationscarrier managementfreight procurementtransportation cost analysisbudgetingKPI managementmode optimizationlogistics network efficiencyfreight audit programscost-savings analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical skillsfinancial acumencontinuous improvementcommunicationcross-functional teamworkrelationship managementstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Logistics