The Senior Manager, Supply Chain – Logistics is responsible for leading end-to-end logistics strategy and execution across a fast-moving CPG health & beauty portfolio. This role oversees transportation, warehousing, network optimization, 3PL performance, and inbound/outbound distribution to ensure exceptional service levels, operational excellence, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader with strong commercial acumen and deep experience in consumer goods logistics.
Key Responsibilities Logistics Strategy & Network Optimization- Develop and execute a comprehensive logistics strategy aligned with business growth, customer needs, and cost targets.
- Lead network design initiatives including warehouse footprint, transportation modes, inventory flows, and capacity planning.
- Evaluate and deploy technology and automation to improve logistics productivity and visibility.
- Oversee all domestic and international transportation (LTL, FTL, parcel, drayage, ocean, air) ensuring on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery.
- Lead carrier selection, negotiations, and annual bid processes to optimize rates and service performance.
- Manage transportation KPIs including cost per pound, carrier reliability, transit times, and freight claims.
- Manage relationships with 3PL partners, ensuring accountability to SLAs, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Own warehouse performance metrics: accuracy, inventory control, productivity, fill rates, and cost-to-serve.
- Drive implementation of LEAN principles, SOP development, and operational best practices.
- Partner with Planning, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory teams to align logistics operations with business needs.
- Support new product launches, promotional builds, and e-commerce fulfillment initiatives.
- Serve as the logistics expert for customer supply chain teams to resolve issues and enhance retailer partnerships.
- Own logistics budgets including transportation, warehousing, packaging materials, and special projects.
- Track, forecast, and report logistics expenses with high accuracy.
- Lead productivity initiatives to reduce cost-to-serve while maintaining or improving service quality.
- Ensure compliance with DOT, FDA, customs, and relevant health & beauty regulatory requirements.
- Oversee import/export documentation, HTS classification, and customs broker performance.
- Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, carrier constraints, and network capacity fluctuations.
- Guide employees through organizational change including harmonizing processes, clarifying roles
- Identify talent gaps, assess inherited team capabilities, and implement training, coaching, and development plans to elevate logistics performance
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience in supply chain logistics within CPG, beauty, health, or personal care industries.
- Proven experience leading 3PL operations and transportation networks.
- Strong data analytics skills; proficiency with ERP, TMS, WMS, and advanced Excel (or similar tools).
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and deliver cost savings.
- APICS, CSCMP, Six Sigma
- Experience in managing 3PL providers.
- Expertise with sustainability initiatives in logistics (carbon reduction, packaging optimization, VAVE etc).
- Familiarity with retailer supply chain requirements (Walmart, Target, Amazon, club channels, etc).
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