North America Logistics Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weber Blackstone seeks a North America Logistics Manager to optimize the logistics network, manage domestic and international freight, and deliver cost-efficient transportation solutions for the Weber-Blackstone organization across North America.

The role leads a team responsible for on-time performance, carrier engagement, and process improvements, partnering with Global Purchasing, Retailer Services, and Finance to ensure exceptional service for retailers and consumers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience in logistics, planning, distribution or related field.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong collaboration across Global Logistics, Purchasing, Retailer Services, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Drive on-time shipment and delivery for inbound and outbound freight.
• Lead network optimization and transportation service strategies.
• Manage spend-to-budget and carrier performance with 95%+ on-time.
• Develop procurement guides and implement new service providers.
• Establish KPIs and conduct performance reviews.
• Communicate potential supply chain disruptions and alternate flows.

Skills

Logistics management

Supply chain planning

Cost optimization

Team leadership

Vendor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics

Job description

At 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 Weber Blackstone brings together two iconic names in outdoor cooking, united by a shared passion for creating exceptional experiences around the grill and griddle. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and a consumer-first mindset, we empower our teams to create products and experiences that bring people together and elevate outdoor cooking around the world.