Senior Logistics Manager, Warehouse Optimization
Job Number: 3646
External Description:
Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe and sustainable building and cold chain solutions with a world-class, diverse workforce with business segments covering HVAC, refrigeration, and fire and security. We make modern life possible by delivering safer, smarter and more sustainable services that make a difference to people and our planet while revolutionizing industry trends. This is why we come to work every day. Join us and we can make a difference together.
About the Role
The Senior Manager, Logistics is part of the Operational Excellence team supporting all of Carrier’s business units globally. This role will focus on warehouse network optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Lead complex logistics programs across BUs and regions globally.
Lead logistics transportation procurement for multiple modes, focusing on intercontinental ocean and air procurement and negotiations.
Build strong relationship with transportation service providers ensuring a strategic partnership with competitive rates and optimal operational performance.
Promote logistics best practices, standard procedures, performance, and innovation across all BU locations and operating regions.
Incorporate emerging technologies and business trends in logistics, transportation, and distribution/ warehousing into the strategic plan
Maintain regular reviews of metrics and trends, improvements, and variances with all stakeholders. Guide and drive BU operations leaders on improvement opportunities
Clear and thoughtful communication with all team members including effective reporting to executive leadership.
Provide guidance on the future of logistics operations based on Carrier Corp.’s global logistics strategy.
Foster operational excellence by adopting and implementing business best practices leveraging; people, process, and technology.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and customer service.
Stay up to date on logistics industry trends and technologies and identify breakthrough opportunities for cost reduction including digital transformation for warehousing and transportation.
Manage logistics costs within budget and achieve year over year improvement targets.
Drive standard work procedures and reporting across facilities and regions.
Embrace and promote the Carrier Way (vision, values, culture) internally and externally to create a culture of innovation, accountability, and inclusivity.
Leverage data analytics and business intelligence to monitor operational performance and identify optimization opportunities.
Must adhere to all Carrier rules and codes of ethics
Support supplier corrective actions with Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) and work transfer/transition processes.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years of experience in transportation and warehouse operations including knowledge of warehousing and transportation optimization methods and tools
5+ years’ experience leading significant changes and improvements in industries with large logistics spend across multiple complex distribution channels
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or Master’s degree
Experience in project management
Strong collaborator.
Experience and ability to effectively communicate with a senior leadership.
Experience with data analytics including MS Excel, network modeling and Business Intelligence reporting tools.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and shifting operational priorities.
Ability to inspire teams to accomplish tasks and project objectives.
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Job Number: 30125717
Community / Marketing Title: Senior Logistics Manager, Warehouse Optimization
Location_formattedLocationLong: Florida, US