Global Senior Logistics Manager

Copeland•St Louis, MO

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you have experience in managing transportation and logistics services, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our St. Louis, Missouri location, you will be responsible for leading a motivated group of global logistics personnel as they manage the logistics service providers aligned with Copeland’s global logistics strategy. Through collaboration with business units supply chain as well as sales & operations leaders, develop & implement strategic initiatives to improve cost, on-time delivery, and reliability. The Global Senior Logistics Manager works with our Copeland business unit operations, Copeland’s Logistics Operations Team and third-party logistics providers to ensure Copeland’s logistics operations are reliably executed. This role is ideally based in our St. Louis, Missouri location; however, consideration will be given to highly qualified candidates not in St Louis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, supply chain, or related field or equivalent experience
At least 10 years’ experience in logistics or transportation management with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional logistics providers
Global Experience
Demonstrate an ability to drive operational change by working and excelling in a team environment
Demonstrate an ability to interact across all levels of management within and outside the organization
Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential
Appropriate communication skills to ensure proper communication with Copeland leadership as well as local plant operations
Relentless pursuit of root cause identification and resolution
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Strong project management skills including analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Management experience is required
Position requires regional and international travel (30%)

Nice To Haves

MBA
Manufacturing Experience

Responsibilities

Manage Copeland’s global transportation strategy
Lead a global team that executes global sourcing activities using a standard sourcing process
Implement transportation strategy utilizing Copeland’s global transportation management system
Oversee and/or execute the data analytics required to enable continuous operational improvement and alignment with Copeland’s business system
Work closely with business unit Logistics and Supply Chain Leaders across the corporation to identify mode specific cost savings opportunities and implement long term, sustainable solutions to improve supply chain performance