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 - $165,600.00 Position 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…