Logistics Manager Jobs in Indiana

GW Murphy Inc. is a family of businesses serving the roofing supply and building materials industry. We take pride in our commitment to our customers, employees, and the values that guide our organization. As our company continues to grow, we are looking for experienced professionals who are ready to make an impact, improve processes, and help shape the future of our operations.

Position Overview:

GW Murphy Inc. is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to lead and develop our third-party freight, transportation, and supply chain operations across multiple locations.

This individual will oversee inbound and outbound freight coordination, carrier and broker relationships, transportation costs, shipping and receiving processes, and intercompany material transfers. The Logistics Manager will work closely with Purchasing, Wholesale Sales, Inventory, Branch Operations, and Accounting to ensure materials move safely, efficiently, accurately, and cost-effectively throughout our organization.

An important focus of this position will be leveraging technology, automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline logistics processes, improve shipment visibility, reduce transportation costs, and support informed business decisions.

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on leader who can balance daily operational needs with long-term process improvement and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Logistics & Transportation Management
• Lead and continuously improve the company's thirdparty logistics and transportation operations.
• Oversee inbound freight, outbound wholesale shipments, and intercompany material transfers.
• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with freight carriers, brokers, and transportation providers.
• Negotiate competitive freight rates and establish preferred carrier partnerships.
• Coordinate truckload, LTL, flatbed, expedited, and specialized transportation.
• Monitor shipments, resolve transportation delays, and address freightrelated issues.
• Supply Chain & CrossFunctional Coordination
• Partner with Purchasing to coordinate supplier pickups, inbound shipments, and transportation requirements.
• Support Wholesale Sales by securing transportation options and evaluating freight costs for customer opportunities.
• Establish consistent shipping and receiving procedures across company locations.
• Coordinate material transfers between branches and identify opportunities for shipment consolidation.
• Work collaboratively with Inventory, Accounting, Operations, suppliers, and transportation partners.
• Financial & Performance Management
• Monitor freight expenses, transportation budgets, and costpershipment metrics.
• Analyze freight costs, carrier performance, and transportation trends to identify savings opportunities.
• Review freight invoices and validate transportation charges.
• Manage freight claims involving damaged, missing, or delayed shipments.
• Develop performance reports, logistics KPIs, and carrier scorecards.
• Present operational results, cost trends, and improvement recommendations to leadership.
• Technology, AI & Process Improvement
• Identify opportunities to implement AI, automation, and technology within logistics operations.
• Evaluate and implement tools that improve freight quoting, carrier selection, shipment tracking, and invoice auditing.
• Utilize data analytics and predictive reporting to improve transportation planning and decisionmaking.
• Develop automated workflows to reduce manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and Operations to integrate logistics technology with existing business systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, freight management, distribution, or supply chain operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing inbound and outbound thirdparty freight.
• Strong working knowledge of truckload, LTL, flatbed, and specialized transportation.
• Experience sourcing and managing freight carriers and brokers, including rate negotiations.
• Knowledge of shipping, receiving, freight documentation, and claims management.
• Strong financial, analytical, and transportation costmanagement skills.
• Experience working crossfunctionally with Purchasing, Sales, Inventory, Accounting, Operations, and external vendors.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP, TMS, or comparable logistics systems.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and implement technology or automation solutions.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience within roofing distribution or the building materials industry.
• Experience supporting multibranch or multilocation distribution operations.
• Experience with flatbed transportation, wholesale distribution, or managed transportation.
• TMS implementation or administration experience.
• Familiarity with AIenabled logistics tools, Power BI, reporting dashboards, or workflow automation.
• Experience developing carrier scorecards, freight KPIs, and logistics procedures.
• Education:
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and directly applicable industry experience will also be considered.

What We're Looking For:

The ideal candidate is an analytical and solutions-oriented leader who enjoys building processes, developing partnerships, negotiating effectively, and finding ways to make operations better.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong leadership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Financial and analytical thinking.
• Strategic problemsolving abilities.
• Technologyforward thinking and a willingness to embrace AI and automation.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while driving continuous improvement.

Join Our Team!

If you are an experienced logistics professional who is passionate about operational excellence, transportation management, and building more efficient supply chain processes, we would love to hear from you!

About GW Murphy Inc

Founded in the early 1970s by Gary Wayne Murphy Sr., a determined Southern entrepreneur, GW Murphy Inc. began as a one-man roofing materials operation. Fueled by hard work, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality, that small venture has grown into a respected, multi-state family of businesses proudly serving the Midwest and South. Today, GW Murphy Inc. operates across Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, supplying a comprehensive range of roofing materials for both residential and commercial projects. Our wholesale division supports 2-Step Distribution with an extensive inventory of premium building products, ensuring our customers always have the materials they need to build, repair, and thrive. Grounded in our core values of integrity, accessibility, and service, we remain dedicated to meeting the unique needs of every customer. From our family to yours, we’re proud to carry on a legacy built on faith, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.