Shipping & Freight Manager
O.W. Lee Company, Inc. | Comfort, TX
O.W. Lee is looking for an experienced Shipping & Freight Manager to oversee our shipping operations and help us improve freight efficiency, control transportation costs, and ensure timely, accurate deliveries to our nationwide dealer network.
This is a hands-on position that combines daily shipping coordination with freight cost analysis, shipment planning, and team supervision. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with multiple departments, and enjoys finding ways to make shipping operations more efficient and cost-effective.
Responsibilities
• Manage and oversee daily shipping activities and coordinate shipments with production, packaging, and other departments.
• Schedule shipments and select carriers based on cost, service, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor freight costs, review carrier invoices, and verify customer freight charges for accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate orders and build cost-effective truckloads.
• Forecast upcoming shipment needs by reviewing open orders and coordinating with production and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate shipping records, bills of lading, and related documentation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with freight carriers and address delivery or service issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve shipping procedures, efficiency, and customer service.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks as needed.
Qualifications
• 2–5 years of experience in shipping, freight, logistics, or transportation.
- Associates degree preferred.
• Knowledge of freight carriers, shipping procedures, and transportation methods.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP or transportation management systems preferred; Epicor experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with multiple departments.
- Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a hands-on shipping environment and lift up to 50 pounds as required.
Why Join O.W. Lee?
O.W. Lee is a well-established manufacturer of high-end outdoor furniture serving a nationwide network of authorized dealers. This is an opportunity to take an active role in improving our shipping operations, controlling freight expenses, and helping drive efficiency throughout the organization.
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