Director, Logistics Operations & Transformation

Spinnaker SCA; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, seeks a Director of Logistics Operations & Transformation to lead client engagements across warehousing, transportation, and fulfillment. You will shape transformation strategies, supervise cross-functional teams, and present executive recommendations while traveling to client sites as needed.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of logistics consulting or operations leadership, deep analytics, and a proven ability to drive large-scale transformations from

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive logistics/supply chain/consulting experience.
• Leadership across warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution center operations.
• Experience managing transportation operations including parcel, LTL, truckload, carrier management, freight procurement, transportation strategy.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills and analytics tools (Power BI/Tableau/SQL).
• Proven ability to develop financial models, business cases, KPI frameworks, and scenario analyses.
• Experience leading large operational transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Ability to lead client workshops, facilitate discussions, and influence stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to client locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics transformation engagements across warehousing, distribution, transportation, and fulfillment operations.
• Partner with executive client stakeholders to assess current-state operations and develop future-state strategies.
• Lead complex analyses using operational, financial, and transportation data to identify cost savings and operational improvements.
• Develop business cases, executive presentations, implementation roadmaps, and transformation strategies.
• Facilitate client workshops, executive steering committees, and operational assessments.
• Lead cross-functional project teams from strategy through implementation.
• Drive distribution center optimization, transportation network improvements, and omnichannel fulfillment initiatives.
• Support 3PL evaluations, provider selection, RFP/RFI processes, contract negotiations, and transition planning.
• Guide warehouse, transportation, and supply chain technology implementations as the business lead.
• Mentor consultants and managers while contributing to the continued growth of the Logistics Operations practice.

Skills

Logistics Leadership

Warehouse Operations

Data Analytics

Executive Communication

Client Workshops

Transformation Projects

Strategic Thinking

Travel to Clients

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Operations Research / Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

WMS

TMS

ERP

Job description

Director, Logistics Operations & Transformation

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is seeking a Director of Logistics Operations & Transformation. This is a leadership role for an experienced logistics professional who combines deep operational expertise with strong analytical capabilities, client-facing consulting skills, and a passion for transforming supply chain operations.

This role is a part of our Warehouse Operations & Automation practice and is ideal for leaders who have successfully led complex warehouse and transportation initiatives, thrives in ambiguous environments, and enjoys solving challenging operational problems. This individual is equally comfortable presenting executive recommendations in the boardroom, facilitating client workshops, and walking a distribution center floor to identify opportunities for improvement. As a Director, you will lead client engagements, manage multidisciplinary project teams, develop logistics transformation strategies, and help shape the growth of our logistics consulting practice.

BRIEF SNAPSHOT

Location

Remote

Travel

As required by Client

Target Compensation

$90,000-$220,000USD+bonus

Required qualifications

Here’s what you need to bring to the table:

• A bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required. Equivalent experience includes a proven track record of skills, professional accomplishments, or training related to the role.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, operations consulting, or distribution operations.
• Demonstrated leadership across warehouse, fulfillment, and distribution center operations.
• Experience managing transportation operations including parcel, LTL, truckload, carrier management, freight procurement, and transportation strategy.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Excel skills and experience using Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or similar analytics tools.
• Proven ability to develop financial models, business cases, KPI frameworks, and scenario analyses.
• Experience leading large operational transformation initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Strong executive communication skills with experience presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ability to lead client workshops, facilitate discussions, and influence stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Willingness to travel to client locations as needed.

Experience that's a plus

You’ll stand out if you also bring experience with:

• Experience leading or supporting 3PL evaluations, outsourcing initiatives, provider transitions, and contract negotiations.
• Experience in retail, consumer products, manufacturing, or omnichannel distribution environments.
• Familiarity with warehouse and transportation technologies including WMS, TMS, OMS, ERP, and systems integration initiatives.
• Experience supporting retail supply chains with knowledge of OTIF, EDI, ASN, routing guide compliance, chargebacks, and retail fulfillment operations.
• Previous consulting experience within a boutique or global consulting firm is highly desirable.
• Successful candidates often come from one or more of the following backgrounds:
  • Logistics or Distribution leadership within retail, consumer products, manufacturing, or eCommerce organizations.
  • Supply Chain consulting firms specializing in logistics transformation, network optimization, or warehouse operations.
  • Operations, engineering, or solutions leadership roles within leading third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

What you'll actually do

• Lead logistics transformation engagements across warehousing, distribution, transportation, and fulfillment operations.
• Partner with executive client stakeholders to assess current-state operations and develop future-state strategies.
• Lead complex analyses using operational, financial, and transportation data to identify cost savings and operational improvements.
• Develop business cases, executive presentations, implementation roadmaps, and transformation strategies.
• Facilitate client workshops, executive steering committees, and operational assessments.
• Lead cross-functional project teams from strategy through implementation.
• Drive distribution center optimization, transportation network improvements, and omnichannel fulfillment initiatives.
• Support 3PL evaluations, provider selection, RFP/RFI processes, contract negotiations, and transition planning.
• Guide warehouse, transportation, and supply chain technology implementations as the business lead.
• Mentor consultants and managers while contributing to the continued growth of the Logistics Operations practice.

What we’re looking for

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is seeking a Director of Logistics Operations & Transformation. This is a leadership role for an experienced logistics professional who combines deep operational expertise with strong analytical capabilities, client-facing consulting skills, and a passion for transforming supply chain operations.

This role is a part of our Warehouse Operations & Automation practice and is ideal for leaders who have successfully led complex warehouse and transportation initiatives, thrives in ambiguous environments, and enjoys solving challenging operational problems. This individual is equally comfortable presenting executive recommendations in the boardroom, facilitating client workshops, and walking a distribution center floor to identify opportunities for improvement. As a Director, you will lead client engagements, manage multidisciplinary project teams, develop logistics transformation strategies, and help shape the growth of our logistics consulting practice.

Additional info

Pay Range: $90,000-220,000USD + Bonus

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Spinnaker SCA. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work itself.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spinnaker SCA, a company of Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail] or you may call us at [phone] .

Who is Spinnaker SCA?

Spinnaker SCA, a Publicis Sapient company, is a supply chain consultancy purpose-built for today’s volatility and tomorrow’s opportunities. We design and deliver smarter supply chains using a hands-on blend of strategic thinking, digital systems know-how, and practical execution.

From network design and connected planning to warehouse operations and automation or AI-powered analytics , we help companies design intelligently, implement seamlessly, and grow exponentially. If you’re ready to help rethink what supply chains can be—and have a little fun while doing it,we’d love to hear from you.