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Logistics Manager – Openstore – Kansas City, MO

We’re redefining the future of menswear — with performance-driven apparel that looks sharp, feels great, and works in real life. Every stitch, click, and conversation is a chance to raise the bar. We act like owners, never settle for average, and move with urgency. At Jack Archer, we’re a team of builders, united by intention and an obsession with delivering for our customers. Come join us and do the best work of your career!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Logistics is critical to reducing and mitigating costs at Jack Archer with imports, domestic transfers/inbound and outbound parcel freight. This person will be responsible for optimizing the transport of goods and will work cross-functionally with our Product Team to ensure cost efficient and on-time deliveries to both internal and external customers. This role sits within the Fulfillment & Logistics organization and will report to the Vice President.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage the movement of Jack Archer freight across all channels

• Work cross-functionally with the Product team to ensure best cost and on-time deliveries to support new product launches and promotions

• Negotiate freight contracts and rates with carriers, suppliers and providers

• Explore new vendors, providers and systems to streamline and improve all facets of product movements

• Provide in-transit reporting, analyze freight costs and identify areas of savings

• Set up new partnerships, hold carriers and transportation providers accountable to performance

• Coordinate movement of inventory from suppliers and vendors to end points in a cost-efficient manner

• Provide regular updates on transportation costs as it relates to cost of goods sold to the leadership team

• Deep dive and approvals of invoices to ensure accuracy and audits

• Work independently as well as on a small team to make significant impacts to Jack Archer’s bottom line

• Support efforts to move Jack Archer into retail and wholesale opportunities, taking point on compliance to routing guides and partner requirements on shipments and timelines

WHO YOU ARE

• You are strategic. You’re focused on where you’re going and build the strategies and plans to achieve the goal. You’re not afraid to admit something didn’t work and have backup plans brewing for your next test.

• You communicate and collaborate effectively. You know how to deliver the right message to the relevant audience at the appropriate level of detail. You co-create solutions that are better than the sum of individuals’ ideas. You embrace intellectual friction as a feature of improvement, not a relationship bug.

• You can work through ambiguity. Your experience will enable you to focus on the elements that matter most and drive clear insights that inform the team’s priorities.

• You take ownership. You are comfortable driving projects end-to-end that execute and eliminate blockers, helping you and the company move fast with confidence. You know when to raise your hand and ask for help.

WHAT YOU HAVE

• 10+ YOE in Operations with a focus on Transportation & Logistics.

• Experience with contract negotiations across multiple carriers and channels

• Freight and rate pricing experience

• Building business relationships with vendors, partners and providers that benefit Jack Archer customers

• Experience working with many customer bases including end-customers, internal customers and third parties

• Preferred experience with ocean contracts, spot markets, freight forwarding, parcel contract negotiation, freight and ship auditing and claims, invoice audits, returns management and optimization.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

• Direct impact on the growth of one of the fastest‑scaling men’s apparel brands

• Competitive salary, and meaningful equity (corporate roles only)

• 100% medical, dental, vision coverage, access to One Medical, Headspace, Spring Health

• Flexible PTO with 12 holidays, competitive parental leave

• Wellness stipend of $1,200 annually paid on a monthly basis

• Fertility reimbursement of $20,000 lifetime benefit from Carrot Fertility

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner stipend every day of the week from Uber Eats

Jack Archer is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where we welcome and celebrate differences. We are committed to providing a workspace that is safe and inclusive, where everyone feels supported, connected, and inspired to do their best work. If you require any accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please inform us of your needs when we contact you to schedule an interview.