Global Ocean Logistics Leader — Strategy & Performance

YETI Coolers, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

YETI is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Logistics to lead the global inbound ocean freight operations, optimize costs, and drive performance across a worldwide supplier network. You will partner with Finance, Sourcing, and IT to improve forecasting, reporting, and system capabilities, ensuring product availability and supply continuity.

The role requires extensive experience in ocean freight, carrier management, and cross‑functional leadership, with a track record of improving service and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Operations, or related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation, logistics, supply chain, or freight management experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong experience managing global ocean freight operations and carrier relationships.
• Advanced analytical and financial reporting skills.
• Experience cross-functionally with Finance, Planning, Sourcing, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution and performance of global inbound ocean transportation operations from origin to destination.
• Oversee transportation providers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners for service level compliance.
• Manage escalations related to shipment delays, port disruptions, and capacity constraints.
• Drive proactive risk mitigation to maintain inventory flow and supply continuity.
• Own strategic relationships with freight forwarders and transportation service providers.
• Develop transportation forecasts and monthly, quarterly, and annual freight reporting.

Skills

Ocean freight

Carrier relations

Analytics

Budgeting

Cross-functional

TMS

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

TMS Software

ERP Systems

Job description

YETI is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Logistics to lead the global inbound ocean freight operations, optimize costs, and drive performance across a worldwide supplier network. You will partner with Finance, Sourcing, and IT to improve forecasting, reporting, and system capabilities, ensuring product availability and supply continuity.

The role requires extensive experience in ocean freight, carrier management, and cross‑functional leadership, with a track record of improving service and cost