Base pay range
$65.00 / hr - $68.00 / hr
Overview
The following role is a contract position for a Logistics Customer Project Manager in the manufacturing industry. The employer is Dahl Consulting, engaging with a client to find a suitable candidate. This description is focused on responsibilities, qualifications, and practical details for the role.
Contract details
- Contract Duration : 12 months
- Compensation : $65.00 - $68.00 per hour
Responsibilities
Lead global initiatives to improve customer load factor, order consolidation, and shipping frequency optimization.Leverage Power BI analytics to track performance trends and drive improvements toward an 80% vehicle utilization rate.Define customer-site-level targets, track progress, and present results through executive-level performance summaries.Develop decision-support tools, process maps, and timelines to accelerate deployment of logistics initiatives.Partner with transportation, manufacturing, planning, and customer engagement teams to ensure operational execution and resolve systemic issues.Facilitate workshops, summits, and site visits at distribution centers and plants to build alignment and accelerate adoption.Lead performance reviews with leadership to ensure accountability and value realization.Maintain and evolve the Global Load Factor Playbook, RACI, and centralized knowledge-sharing platforms.Manage global supply of critical raw materials, including demand planning, order management, inventory management, and reporting.Establish governance procedures to sustain improvements and enable long-term scalability.Coordinate across multiple workstreams (people, supply chain, systems, communications) to ensure smooth project delivery.Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support key initiatives and stakeholder engagement.Qualifications
Extensive logistics and supply chain experience, including customer logistics and multi-modal transportation.Proven track record leading complex customer-facing logistics initiatives such as order consolidation, pallet optimization, and frequency alignment.Strong project leadership and PMO skills with the ability to create structured frameworks, manage risks, and drive accountability.Expertise in analytics and reporting tools such as Power BI, SAP, and other supply chain systems.Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence across functions and regions.Strong problem-solving skills, financial acumen, and the ability to deliver measurable improvements in cost, service, and efficiency.Flexibility to work across international time zones and willingness to travel as needed.Bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.Equal opportunity and benefits
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary : description available without external links.
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