Logistics Leader - End-to-End Ops & Network Strategy

Yerba Madre; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Yerba Madre is seeking a Senior Manager, Logistics to own end-to-end logistics, from order review to multi-year network strategy. You will oversee domestic and international transportation, carrier performance, customs coordination, and warehouse governance, reporting to the SVP, Global Supply Chain.

The role combines hands-on execution with strategic planning, leading a team of three Logistics Specialists. Hybrid work is required with three days on-site in Oakland, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, warehousing, fulfillment, or supply chain operations experience, including direct responsibility for carrier and 3PL performance.
• People-leadership experience with the ability to set expectations, coach, delegate, and drive accountability while remaining hands-on in a lean environment.
• Proven ownership of domestic transportation plus working knowledge of international logistics, customs coordination, and shipping documentation.
• Experience with carrier sourcing, freight bid management, rate analysis, contract negotiation, and transportation cost optimization.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to interpret KPIs and build data-based recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own order review, release, and fulfillment execution end to end across channels.
• Partner with Sales, Planning and Inventory, and Customer Service to resolve order exceptions and delivery escalations.
• Direct domestic and international transportation across all modes for inbound materials and outbound finished goods.
• Own carrier sourcing, performance, and negotiations including bid events and rate contracts.
• Lead sourcing, onboarding, and operational setup of new 3PL and warehouse partners with SOPs and systems readiness.
• Define, standardize, and report logistics KPIs to drive transparency and corrective action.

Skills

People leadership

Analytical ability

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Transportation management systems

Warehouse management systems

Smartsheet

NetSuite

Job description

Yerba Madre is seeking a Senior Manager, Logistics to own end-to-end logistics, from order review to multi-year network strategy. You will oversee domestic and international transportation, carrier performance, customs coordination, and warehouse governance, reporting to the SVP, Global Supply Chain.

The role combines hands-on execution with strategic planning, leading a team of three Logistics Specialists. Hybrid work is required with three days on-site in Oakland, CA.