Remote Associate Director, Logistics Network Strategy

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Educational assistance

Awards & recognition

Job summary

The Ladders seeks an Associate Director, Logistics Network Strategy (Remote) to shape logistics strategy across distribution and aftermarket operations for a leading aerospace and defense client. This role focuses on optimizing footprint, service levels, and cost over a multi-year horizon, partnering with operations, supply chain, and business leaders to translate analysis into actionable plans.

Responsibilities include developing 3-5 year logistics strategies, performing cost-to-serve modeling,

Qualifications

• University degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 10+ years, or 16+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• 10+ years in logistics network optimization and supply chain consulting, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Must be a U.S. Person or eligible for export authorizations.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams across business units.
• Operational experience in multi-site warehouse and distribution management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a 3-5 year logistics network strategy for distribution and aftermarket networks.
• Perform cost-to-serve and scenario modeling, including data analysis and proposal development.
• Conduct market and demand trend analysis to inform logistics strategies.
• Lead footprint studies for new distribution centers and consolidations.
• Create executive presentations and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
• Govern design standards and establish decision frameworks for logistics operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to balance savings initiatives with optimization solutions.

Skills

Logistics network optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree + 12+ years experience

Advanced degree + 10+ years

16+ years experience without a degree

Tools

Cost-to-serve modeling

Job description

The Ladders seeks an Associate Director, Logistics Network Strategy (Remote) to shape logistics strategy across distribution and aftermarket operations for a leading aerospace and defense client. This role focuses on optimizing footprint, service levels, and cost over a multi-year horizon, partnering with operations, supply chain, and business leaders to translate analysis into actionable plans.

Responsibilities include developing 3-5 year logistics strategies, performing cost-to-serve modeling,