Director, Logistics

Interparfums, Inc.; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Interparfums USA, LLC seeks a Director of Logistics to lead end-to-end shipping, distribution, and 3PL operations across U.S. and international sites. You will ensure accurate hazardous materials shipments and manage ERP/WMS transactions in Dynamics 365 BC.

You will guide the Logistics Support and Distribution teams, oversee carrier relationships, and drive cost and service improvements while collaborating with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced luxury goods environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in logistics, shipping, warehousing or distribution with leadership.
• Experience with international ocean/air freight and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee international ocean and air shipments, freight coordination, and delivery execution.
• Maintain U.S. retailer routing, labeling, and documentation compliance.
• Lead 3PL operations and manage warehouse activities across locations.
• Ensure ERP/WMS transaction accuracy and timely processing in Dynamics 365 BC.
• Coach and develop Logistics Support and Distribution teams.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Finance and IT.

Skills

International shipping

ERP systems

3PL management

Team leadership

Hazardous materials

Retail routing

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

WMS / ERP integration

Job description

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, DKNY, Donna Karan, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Director of Logistics

Department: Operations

Reports to: VP – Global Logistics

Job Summary

The Director of Logistics leads end-to-end shipping, distribution, and 3PL operations across U.S. and international locations. This role ensures international freight, retailer routing, warehouse execution, and ERP/WMS transactions are accurate, compliant, and completed on time. The Director will lead the Logistics Support and Distribution teams, manage external logistics partners, and work cross-functionally to resolve operational and system issues, improve controls, and maintain strong service and cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping and Distribution

• Oversee international ocean and air shipments, including freight coordination, shipping documentation, customs clearance coordination, and delivery execution.
• Ensure hazardous materials shipments, including fragrances and aerosols, meet applicable ocean and air transportation requirements, working with qualified internal teams, carriers, and service providers.
• Manage U.S. retailer routing requirements, including routing guides, appointment scheduling, labeling, documentation, and shipment deadlines.
• Oversee customer pickup and delivery orders, ensuring shipments are routed, quoted where applicable, approved, scheduled, and executed.
• Resolve shipment delays, documentation discrepancies, and routing exceptions; address the causes of retailer chargebacks.
• Manage daily relationships with carriers and freight forwarders to maintain service and control costs.

ERP Processes and Transaction Accuracy

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of receipts, inventory transfers, shipments, and sales invoicing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Understand the complete transaction flow from purchase order and warehouse receipt through sales order fulfillment, shipment confirmation, and invoicing.
• Investigate and resolve transaction discrepancies, unprocessed receipts, shipment exceptions, and invoicing backlogs.
• Partner with IT and 3PL providers to resolve integration issues, define operational requirements, and test system changes.
• Establish controls to keep ERP transactions aligned with physical warehouse activity.

3PL Operations and WMS

• Serve as the primary day-to-day operational contact for 3PL partners across U.S. and Italy locations.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, inventory control, picking, packing, shipping, and value-added services (VAS).
• Understand warehouse management system (WMS) workflows and their integration with the ERP, including transaction interfaces, item master data, and exception handling.
• Monitor warehouse service levels, capacity, productivity, and backlog; hold providers accountable for corrective actions.
• Validate 3PL charges against agreed rates and services performed.
• Establish standard operating procedures and clear responsibilities between internal teams and 3PL partners.

Team Leadership and Performance

• Lead, coach, and develop the Logistics Support and Distribution teams.
• Plan staffing, coverage, and cross-training to support daily operations and peak periods.
• Track shipping timeliness, routing delays, receiving and invoicing backlogs, inventory accuracy, and 3PL performance.
• Coordinate priorities with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Finance, and IT.
• Escalate material issues to the VP – Global Logistics with clear business impact, recommended actions, and recovery timelines.

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 8+ years of progressive experience in logistics, shipping, warehousing, or distribution, including team leadership and 3PL management.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing international ocean and air freight, including hazardous materials shipments.
• Strong experience with U.S. retailer routing guides, shipping requirements, appointments, labeling, and compliance.
• Relevant hazardous materials transportation training or certification preferred.

Required Skills

• Practical knowledge of international shipping documentation and hazardous materials requirements for ocean and air transportation.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP processes, particularly receiving, inventory movements, shipment processing, and sales invoicing; Business Central experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of 3PL operating processes and WMS workflows, including ERP–WMS integration and transaction reconciliation.
• Ability to interpret and implement U.S. retailer routing requirements.
• Strong understanding of how physical warehouse activities translate into ERP and WMS transactions.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot operational and system issues and drive corrective actions.
• Strong team leadership, 3PL accountability, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with close attention to shipment, inventory, and invoicing accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across locations and time zones.

We Offer

• Bonus opportunity based on personal and business performance
• Robust healthcare, insurance, and benefit options
• Paid time off policies including vacation, personal, holiday, and sick days
• Options to support development, including complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning
• An entrepreneurial career with a dynamic environment where all voices are heard and appreciated
• Low hierarchy with high visibility to C-Suite on a regular basis
• A growing company with a proven track record of solid financial stability

Interparfums USA, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal opportunity employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state or federal law.