Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager of Global Logistics & Transportation

Job Level: Senior-Level

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Location: Cotopaxi HQ: Salt Lake City, Utah - Hybrid or Remote (MST or PST Preferred)

Job Compensation: $90-110k

About Cotopaxi:

Cotopaxi is a B Corporation that makes adventure travel gear to empower people to see the world and make it better. Our Gear for Good Ⓡ promise is to make our products as ethically, sustainably, and durably as possible, while having a positive social, environmental, and economic impact. We dedicate 1% of revenue to the Cotopaxi Foundation, which supports nonprofit partners with proven track records of alleviating poverty. Through our Foundation to date, we have helped more than 4.25 million individuals experiencing extreme poverty. For more information, visit .

Cotopaxi is a company that values people, innovation, and adventure and our work environment reflects just that. Whether you are working from one of our retail stores, our headquarters, your couch at home, or even your van in the woods, you’ll feel the camaraderie of our amazing team of visionaries, builders and go-getters. We are a team of adventurous, mission-driven people looking to prove that business CAN be a force for good.

Job Overview (What You’ll Do):

Cotopaxi is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Global Logistics & Transportation to lead and optimize our global and domestic transportation operations. This role is responsible for managing end-to-end logistics, with a strong focus on international freight, U.S. domestic small parcel shipping, and trade compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in supply chain operations and excels at building and managing high-performing partnerships with freight forwarders, carriers, and logistics providers.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery across our e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels. In addition to day-to-day logistics execution and vendor performance management, the Senior Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align logistics strategy with broader business goals.

Job Responsibilities (How You’ll Do It):

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive logistics strategies that support Cotopaxi’s growth objectives, cost efficiency, and service level goals.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce transportation spend across international and domestic freight lanes.
• Partner with senior leadership on network design, capacity planning, and strategies to manage seasonal and promotional volume fluctuations.

International Logistics Management

• Oversee the movement of goods via ocean, air, and cross-border freight from global manufacturing partners to the West Valley City, UT distribution center.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Cotopaxi’s international freight forwarder, managing performance and ensuring service-level adherence.
• Ensure full compliance with international trade regulations, maintaining accurate and timely shipping documentation.
• Direct all aspects of international routing, booking, capacity management, and exception handling.
• Apply advanced logistics expertise in:
  • Incoterms negotiation and compliance
  • Customs clearance and HTS classification
  • Freight cost modeling and landed cost analysis
  • Duty mitigation and tariff optimization strategies
  • Trade documentation standards and best practices

Domestic Logistics Management

• Manage all outbound U.S. domestic transportation, with a focus on small parcel shipping through DHL, FedEx, USPS, and regional carriers.
• Monitor delivery performance across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
• Lead small parcel rate negotiations and oversee carrier contract management.
• Analyze shipping data to identify and implement cost-saving measures and service-level improvements.
• Coordinate closely with the distribution center team to support daily fulfillment and shipping execution.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team responsible for daily execution of international and domestic operations.
• Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular team reviews, and provide ongoing coaching and support.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and improvement-focused team culture.

Risk Management & Trade Compliance

• Identify potential risks in transportation networks and develop mitigation strategies for both international and domestic freight.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, including CTPAT and EAR standards.
• Stay informed on global trade policy changes and proactively adapt logistics strategies to ensure continued compliance and cost-effectiveness.

The Ideal Candidate (What You Need to Succeed):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• 8–10 years of progressive experience in logistics or transportation, including 3–5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven track record overseeing both international and domestic logistics operations across multiple channels (e-commerce, retail, wholesale).
• Deep expertise in trade compliance, freight cost optimization, and third-party vendor performance management.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving and strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficient in ERP and Transportation Management Systems (TMS), with preferred experience in platforms such as NetSuite and StrategIQ.
• Experience managing distributed teams and coordinating with external logistics partners and service providers.

Job Benefits (The Perks):

We deeply care about our employees and are proud of our commitment and investment in our team. We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality work-life balance for everyone.

Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA, FSA, and DCSA options.
• Company paid basic life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
• Company paid employee assistance program.
• Company paid mental health benefits.
• Company paid volunteer time.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Unlimited responsible PTO.
• In The Wild Days: Two company-wide days off to recharge, reconnect, and embrace what inspires you.
• 60% off Cotopaxi products.
• Additional outdoor/adventure/lifestyle brand discounts.
• Annual company-wide outings and regular virtual/in-person celebrations.
• A fun, mission and people-first company culture!

As a mission-driven brand, Cotopaxi is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first and paving the way as a humanitarian brand. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation. We believe in Doing Good, and how we’re involved with that has no limits.

No matter what experience you have within the outdoor industry we encourage you to apply. At Cotopaxi we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, are passionate about doing good, and believe that collaboration and radical candor are necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to Cotopaxi in our mission to Do Good. We can’t wait for you to share with us your personal story!

Cotopaxi participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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