North America Logistics Manager

Weber; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone is seeking a North America Logistics Manager in Palatine, Illinois. You will oversee the NA logistics network, drive on-time performance for inbound and outbound freight, and develop strategies to optimize transportation and supply chain footprint.

Responsibilities include leading the team, engaging with carriers, and ensuring cost efficiencies while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics or related field (minimum)
• 5+ years experience in logistics, planning or distribution
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience with end-to-end freight and distribution networks

Responsibilities

• Drive on-time ship and on-time delivery results for inbound and outbound freight
• Lead network optimization and cost-efficient transportation strategies
• Manage day-to-day freight movements domestically and internationally
• Collaborate with Global Purchasing, Logistics and external service providers

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain planning

Team leadership

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics / supply chain

Job description

## North America Logistics ManagerApply: Palatine, Illinois: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR102At Weber Blackstone, we believe the best moments happen outdoors while enjoying delicious food with your favorite people. We lead the industry in innovation, design, and consumer delight, and we’re fueled by people who are curious, bold, and collaborative. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or exploring a new craft, we want Weber Blackstone to be the spark that ignites your next career move. Join us on our journey to create world class products that redefine and reimagine outdoor cooking and deliver exceptional experiences for generations to come. Come be part of our BBQ! **Role Overview****Summary:**The North America Logistics Manager is accountable for Weber-Blackstone’s North America logistics network operating performance, creating best supply chain operating footprint solutions and global transportation service provider engagement. The NA Logistics Manager will develop operating strategies to optimize logistics networks and supply chain operating footprint solutions including ocean carrier performance, end-to-end transportation value creation and transportation lane efficiency. The manager will deliver process improvement solutions delivering value through performance improvements and cost efficiencies. This position will manage the team delivering day-to-day execution of domestic and international freight movement – inbound to our factory and distribution centers and outbound to our retailers and consumers. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** include the following, other duties may be assigned • Drive best-in-class on-time ship and on-time delivery results for both inbound and outbound freight• Provide leadership on supply chain operating footprint strategies, transportation network optimization solutions delivering best value for ocean carrier logistics and inland source and destination transportation services.• Lead supply chain network optimization process delivering solutions and value for cost, service and customer service capability• Recommend transportation network support solutions engaging with outside logistics service providers while collaborating internally with Global purchasing.• Engage global region operating partners to design a best fit supply chain footprint model supporting exceptional customer service capability, best in class operating capability.• Accountable for spend to budget management, on-time carrier consistency performance and overall transportation service performance levels, targeting 95%+ on-time and on on-time delivery• Create annual productivity goals with active project decks to deliver on productivity value targets• Develop mode-specific Procurement Guides reflecting business requirements• Lead the implementation of new service providers and/or services• Establish KPI’s & corresponding Performance Review process• Serve as an escalation point for performance issues• Identify and implement service & cost process improvements• Communicate potential supply chain disruptions internally & develop alternate flows as needed• Communicate and collaborate with Global Logistics, Purchasing, Retailer Services, Supply Chain Finance, Legal and with external customers **Education and/or Experience**Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience in logistics, planning, distribution or other related supply chain field. **Benefits:**Eligible for Weber's comprehensive benefits package for full-time U.S. non-union employees, including: * Medical, dental, and vision coverage* Life and disability insurance* employee Assistance Program (EAP)* 401(k) with company match* Eligible for paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holiday) **Salary Range:** $105,000 - $115,000 this role is also eligible for participation in Weber Blackstone's bonus program \\* This salary range represents Weber Blackstone's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate