Hybrid Distribution & Logistics Program Lead — WMS/Automation

Columbia Sportswear Company; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision

EAP + counseling

Wellness benefits

Employee discounts

Generous time off

Job summary

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Program Manager for Supply Chain Distribution & Logistics in the Portland area. This hybrid role leads large-scale distribution technology deployments across company-operated facilities and 3PLs, including WMS, WCS, WES, and automation projects.

You will manage business cases, vendor selections, RFPs/RFIs, design, testing, readiness, deployment, and continuous improvement, partnering with Operations, IT, and engineering to deliver measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or applicable certification is required.
• 8+ years of supply chain strategic project or program experience in distribution/logistics.
• Experience working with third-party logistics providers (3PL).
• Familiarity with PMO methods, waterfall and Agile principles, and cross-cultural work environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic supply chain, distribution, and logistics programs.
• Coordinate readiness activities for WMS, WCS, WES, LMS, and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with Ops, IT, engineering and 3PL partners to ensure successful adoption and value realization.
• Prepare executive-level updates and governance materials for leadership.

Skills

PMO experience

Gantt-based PM

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Travel 10-25%

Education

Bachelor's degree or certification

Tools

WMS/WCS/WES platforms

Manhattan Associates / Blue Yonder / SAP EWM

Job description

Columbia Sportswear Company is seeking a Program Manager for Supply Chain Distribution & Logistics in the Portland area. This hybrid role leads large-scale distribution technology deployments across company-operated facilities and 3PLs, including WMS, WCS, WES, and automation projects.

You will manage business cases, vendor selections, RFPs/RFIs, design, testing, readiness, deployment, and continuous improvement, partnering with Operations, IT, and engineering to deliver measurable value.