Warehouse and Logistics Capability Manager

Ladders; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 405,000 - 485,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Hybrid work model with 25% office

Support for diverse candidates

Focus on employee safety

Encouragement to apply even if not all

Recruitment scams protection

Job summary

Ladders in San Francisco is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Capability Manager to shape capabilities supporting growth, expansion and reliable execution. You will partner with internal teams to define requirements, evaluate tools, and implement scalable processes for efficiency and compliance.

The role emphasizes vendor management, risk mitigation, and performance reporting to strengthen day-to-day operations. Hybrid work model in the SF Bay Area is offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in warehouse or logistics operations.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems and inventory control.
• Proven experience managing third-party logistics providers and carrier contracts.
• Knowledge of domestic freight types and related documentation.
• Familiarity with safety regulations for shipping IT equipment.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to build operational processes from the ground up.
• Willingness to travel to warehouse and data center sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for new warehouse and logistics capabilities in partnership with internal teams.
• Manage the selection and implementation of warehousing and logistics tools.
• Support geographic expansion with the appropriate tools and processes.
• Conduct RFPs and drive tool selection in alignment with business needs.
• Ensure vendor tools are integrated and compliant with internal architecture.
• Test and adopt new processes and tools while managing risks effectively.
• Develop operational metrics reports to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Vendor management

Risk mitigation

Performance reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process development

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Capability Manager to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This role will shape warehouse and logistics capabilities that support operational growth, geographic expansion, and reliable execution across the organization. You will partner closely with internal teams to define requirements, evaluate tools, and implement processes that improve efficiency, compliance, and scalability. The position will also play a key role in vendor management, risk mitigation, and performance reporting to strengthen day-to-day operations.

Location: San Francisco, CA - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $405,000 – $485,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for new warehouse and logistics capabilities in partnership with internal teams
• Manage the selection and implementation of warehousing and logistics tools
• Support geographic expansion with the appropriate tools and processes
• Conduct RFPs and drive tool selection in alignment with business needs
• Ensure vendor tools are integrated and compliant with internal architecture
• Test and adopt new processes and tools while managing risks effectively
• Develop operational metrics reports to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in warehouse or logistics operations
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems and inventory control
• Proven experience managing third-party logistics providers and carrier contracts
• Knowledge of domestic freight types and related documentation
• Familiarity with safety regulations for shipping IT equipment
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to build operational processes from the ground up
• Willingness to travel to warehouse and data center sites as needed

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship available
• Hybrid working model with office presence 25% of the time
• Support for diverse candidates and underrepresented groups
• Focus on employee safety and protection from recruitment scams
• Encouragement to apply even if you do not meet every qualification

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.