Senior Transportation & Logistics Manager

Job title: Senior Transportation & Logistics Manager

By joining Bio-Techne, you’ll join a company with a powerful and positive purpose of enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Bio-Techne, and all of its brands, provides tools for researchers to further treat and prevent disease worldwide.

Pay Range:

$100,800.00 - $165,600.00Position Summary:

The Senior Transportation & Logistics Manager is responsible for designing, optimizing, and managing Bio-Techne's global transportation and logistics strategy. This role will operate as an individual contributor, personally executing and overseeing logistics operations while establishing the frameworks, carrier relationships, and processes needed to support a scalable, global function. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operator who can also think strategically about network design, cost optimization, and compliance across international shipping lanes, and who is comfortable building infrastructure from the ground up before scaling a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Network Design

• Develop and execute a global transportation and logistics strategy aligned with Bio-Techne's supply chain and business objectives

• Assess current logistics network (domestic and international) and identify opportunities for cost reduction, service improvement, and risk mitigation

• Design scalable processes and systems in anticipation of future team growth

• Carrier & Vendor Management

• Lead carrier selection, negotiation, and contract management for parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean, and air freight across global regions

• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, 3PLs, customs brokers, and other logistics service providers

• Conduct regular performance reviews (KPIs/SLAs) with carriers and vendors

• Global Trade Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure compliance with international shipping regulations, including import/export controls, customs documentation, and hazardous materials/dangerous goods shipping requirements (critical given Bio-Techne's biological and chemical reagent products)

• Partner with Legal/Trade Compliance teams on classification (HTS codes), licensing, and country-specific regulatory requirements

• Stay current on evolving global trade regulations (tariffs, sanctions, free trade agreements) and adjust logistics strategy accordingly

• Cost Management & Analytics

• Own the transportation budget; identify and implement cost-saving initiatives

• Analyze freight spend, transit times, and service levels to drive continuous improvement

• Develop dashboards/reporting for logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, cost per shipment, damage/loss rates, etc.)

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Manufacturing, Distribution, Customer Service, and Sales teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery to customers worldwide

• Support new product launches, facility moves, and M&A integration from a logistics perspective

• Collaborate with Quality/Regulatory teams to ensure proper handling of temperature-sensitive and biologically sensitive shipments (cold chain logistics)

• Risk Management & Continuity

• Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions (port delays, capacity constraints, natural disasters, geopolitical events)

• Manage cargo insurance and claims processes

• Future Team Leadership (as function scales)

• Define organizational structure and hiring plan for a future transportation/logistics team

• Establish training, SOPs, and knowledge transfer documentation to support team scaling

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation and logistics management, including global/international logistics

• Demonstrated experience managing carrier relationships and negotiating freight contracts across multiple modes (ocean, air, ground - heavy concentration on ground & air for parcel shipments)

• Strong knowledge of international trade compliance, customs regulations, and import/export requirements

• Experience working independently as an individual contributor while managing complex, multi-region scope

• Proficiency with TMS (Transportation Management Systems), ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, etc.)

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills

• Excellent cross-functional communication skills; ability to influence without direct authority

• Familiarity with cold chain / temperature-controlled and hazardous materials (dangerous goods) shipping Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical, or diagnostics industries

• Experience building or scaling a logistics function/team

• Certifications such as APICS/ASCM, CTL (Certified in Transportation and Logistics), or IATA/DG certification

• Experience with M&A logistics integration Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to investigate operational issues and perform root cause analysis.

• Experience managing customer-facing service issues and complaint resolution.

• Strong understanding of order fulfillment, shipping, and distribution processes.

• Ability to monitor, interpret, and improve operational performance metrics.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage changing operational demands.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Bio-Techne:

• We offer competitive insurance benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, pet, and legal and ID shield.

• We invest in our employees’ financial futures through 401k plans, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.

• We empower our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, tuition reimbursement, internship programs, and more.

• We offer employee resource groups, volunteer paid time off, employee events, and charity drives to build a culture of caring and belonging.

• We offer an accrued leave policy with paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.

• We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.

• Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.

• This position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).