Strategic Warehouse Network Operations Manager

Master Builders Solutions; Beachwood, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Master Builders Solutions is seeking a Manager, Warehouse Network Operations in Beachwood, OH to lead the performance and strategic optimization of our North American third-party warehouse network. You will manage about twenty external providers, acting as the business owner for warehouse operations, service, cost, and performance.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Care, and Commercial teams to ensure optimal inventory positioning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in warehouse operations, logistics, distribution, or supply chain.
• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) or external warehouse providers.
• Working knowledge of warehouse contracts, inventory management, network optimization, and operating costs.
• Strong analytical, financial, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; SAP and Power BI or similar reporting experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills with the ability to influence across functions and external partners.
• Chemical manufacturing, industrial products, or similarly complex distribution experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 3PL Network Management: Own relationships with third-party warehouse providers, monitor service levels and KPIs, lead business reviews, and resolve operational issues
• Network Optimization: Evaluate warehouse locations, capacity, utilization, inventory positioning, and customer demand to support an efficient North American distribution network
• Contract & Cost Management: Partner with Procurement on RFPs, pricing, contract renewals, provider selection, and cost-reduction opportunities
• Inventory & Operations: Support inventory accuracy, replenishment, stock transfers, cycle counts, warehouse capacity, and product transitions across the network
• Financial Oversight: Review warehouse invoices and operating costs, resolve billing discrepancies, monitor budget performance, and identify savings opportunities
• Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Develop performance metrics and dashboards, analyze operational trends, and lead initiatives that improve service, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency

Skills

5–10 yrs exp

3PL management

Inventory analysis

Excel advanced

Power BI

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM

Tools

SAP

Job description

Master Builders Solutions is seeking a Manager, Warehouse Network Operations in Beachwood, OH to lead the performance and strategic optimization of our North American third-party warehouse network. You will manage about twenty external providers, acting as the business owner for warehouse operations, service, cost, and performance.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Procurement, Transportation, Manufacturing, Finance, Customer Care, and Commercial teams to ensure optimal inventory positioning,