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CHEERS! Founded in 1981, Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits markets quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. With our headquarters in Stamford, CT, DFWS is the 4th largest wine company with one of the fastest growing spirits portfolios. With our family values and unique culture, DFWS was recognized as one of the Top Workplaces in the U.S. from 2022-2026.

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits is seeking a Logistics Manager. This role is responsible for enterprise-wide transportation performance across domestic and international freight. This remote role with required travel owns logistics KPIs, carrier strategy, freight budget performance, and continuous improvement initiatives, while partnering closely with Finance, Supply Planning, Production, and Warehouse leadership.

Reporting to the Director of Inventory & Logistics Planning, this role is part of the corporate Inventory & Logistics Planning team and, while remote, works closely with colleagues across different locations. Additionally, the Logistics Manager collaborates frequently with on-site Warehouse Managers (who handle day-to-day warehouse execution) and with other planning and operations managers to accomplish shared objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Own domestic and international transportation strategy, execution oversight, and carrier performance across the network.
• Lead carrier sourcing, RFPs, contract negotiations, and ongoing relationship management across all transportation modes.
• Own logistics KPIs and scorecards, including freight cost, OTIF, carrier performance, claims, and accessorial charges.
• Manage the freight budget, lead standard costing exercises, explain variances, and identify savings opportunities.
• Drive transportation optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across lanes, modes, routing, and network design.
• Partner cross-functionally with Supply Planning, Finance, Production, Procurement, Customer Service, and Warehouse leadership departments.
• Oversee risk management, contingency planning, freight claims, customs clearance and transportation compliance, including CTPAT and import/export requirements.
• Support strategic supply chain projects, including TMS implementation and broader logistics network improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field required.
• 5–8+ years of logistics and transportation experience across multiple material types and finished cased goods, including domestic freight management; international exposure and ocean freight management experience preferred.
• 2+ years of people leadership or demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects and developing talent.
• Strong experience with carrier negotiations and management, freight procurement, budgeting, KPI reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with TMS/ERP systems, Excel, and logistics analytics; BI/reporting tools are a plus.
• Knowledge of freight market dynamics, transportation compliance, import/export processes, and 3PL management preferred.
• APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional) or CLTD (Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution) preferred.
• Ability to negotiate and manage vendors.

We Value Diversity

At DFWS, we believe that our differences are our strengths. We embrace and celebrate the diversity of our team members, our customers, and our communities. We strive to create a work environment that fosters inclusion, respect, and collaboration. We are constantly learning and growing from our diverse perspectives and experiences. Inclusion and diversity are not just goals for us, but the core of all we do. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates as we foster a culture of inclusion that provides fair and equal opportunities for all.

About Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

Initially called W.J. Deutsch & Sons Ltd., the company was founded in 1981 by Chairman Bill Deutsch to market quality wines produced by prestigious families from major wine regions of the world. In 2009, it announced the expansion of the award-winning company to include a Spirits Portfolio. Today the company is renowned for its brand-building prowess and its ability to meet the needs of the modern consumer. Bill's son Peter Deutsch is CEO; thus two generations of the Deutsch family work side by side in their continuous quest to build strong brands and relationships throughout the wine and spirits industry.

The portfolio includes award-winning wines from Australia: [ yellow tail ]; [ yellow tail ] Pure Bright; California:  Josh Cellars, Josh Cellars Reserve, The Calling; France: Cave de Lugny, Fleurs de Prairie, Hob Nob Vineyards, Sauvion et Fils; Italy: Barone Fini; New Zealand: The Crossings; Portugal: Quinta Do Vale Meao; Argentina: Clos de los Siete; and award-winning spirits: Redemption Whiskey, Bib & Tucker Bourbon, Luksusowa Vodka, Gray Whale Gin and Vodka, and Cantera Negra Tequila.

Learn more about Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits at www.deutschfamily.com

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