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Head of Logistics

  2025-05-04     Adecco     all cities,CA  
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We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to oversee logistics, warehousing, and transportation functions across a fast-paced, globally connected organization. This role is integral to optimizing the supply chain, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional service across multiple sites and markets.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement long-term strategies for logistics, warehousing, and transportation aligned with business goals. Identify and lead cost-reduction and scalability initiatives.
  2. Operational Efficiency: Streamline logistics operations to boost productivity and ensure supply chain efficiency.
  3. Supply Chain Integration: Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply & Demand Planning, Sales, Production, and Customer Solutions teams to drive synergies. Oversee inbound/outbound logistics to reduce costs and improve service quality; coordinate with factories, external vendors, and HQ in Europe.
  4. Technology & Digitalization: Lead the digital transformation of logistics using TMS, WMS, SAP, and eWM systems to improve operational visibility and performance.
  5. Customer-Centric Focus: Align logistics strategies with customer expectations to improve lead times and service satisfaction.
  6. KPI Development & Monitoring: Establish and monitor KPIs to assess logistics and warehouse performance and drive ongoing improvements.
  7. Cost Management & Budgeting: Develop and manage budgets while identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities.
  8. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and internal audit protocols (including GSEB standards).
  9. Inventory Management: Develop robust inventory strategies to ensure accuracy, minimize waste, and maintain reliable stock levels through cycle counts and audits.
  10. Safety & Risk Management Collaboration: Work closely with Safety Managers to enforce security and safety measures across all logistics operations.
  11. Leadership & Team Development: Lead and develop high-performing logistics and warehouse teams. Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  12. Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as needed in support of organizational goals.

What You Bring:

  • Experience: 5+ years in logistics and warehousing leadership roles, ideally within a manufacturing or spare parts/equipment environment with a global, multi-site footprint.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • Skills: Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Budgeting, Digital Systems Implementation, Cross-functional Collaboration.
  • Traits: Visionary leadership, strong organizational and strategic thinking skills, collaborative mindset, and excellent communication abilities.

If you're a driven logistics leader ready to shape and scale global operations with impact, we encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Supply Chain and Management

Industries

  • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Manufacturing
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