Manager Global Warehousing & Logistics - ANY US ADM location

Archer Daniels Midland • Erlanger, KY

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About The Position

Manager Global Warehousing & Logistics - Any ADM US location Position Overview: We are seeking a forward-thinking, transformation-driven leader to join us as the Warehouse & Logistics Manager. As part of the Global Supply Chain Excellence Team, the Warehouse & Logistics Manager drives the strategic optimization of our global warehousing and transportation network. The role leads multi-year cost efficiency and simplification initiatives, including 3PL consolidation, transport flow optimization, and the elimination of redundant storage, unnecessary transports and fixed costs. Partnering closely with business units and regional operations, this role ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable logistics through smart warehouse layout and process design, automation, and the use of optimal transport modes and routes. Beyond network improvements, the Warehouse & Logistics Manager will at the same time ensure operational excellence through warehouse layout and process design, automation deployment, and the optimization of transport flows. Serving as a strategic partner and subject matter expert, this leader will work across businesses to drive best-practice sharing, harmonize standards, and enable data-driven decision-making in logistics and warehouse management. The role is critical in building a more agile, cost-effective, and sustainable supply chain for the future.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in warehouse and transportation management, ideally with exposure to global or multi-site operations.
• Proven success in process design, warehouse layout, efficiency improvement, and cost optimization projects.
• Deep understanding of 3PL management, pricing models, and transport operations across various modes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset and financial acumen.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and TMS systems.
• Excellent project, stakeholder management and communication skills across cultures and functions.

Nice To Haves

• Language: English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Excellence: Support the development of a flexible, cost-effective, and sustainable global supply chain vision and lead global improvement and transformation projects in warehouse and transportation management.
• Warehouse Strategy & Design: Optimize warehouse design, capacity, layout, and slotting strategies for maximum productivity and space utilization. Build staffing models and labor efficiency frameworks to support productivity improvement.
• Transportation Optimization & Cost Management: Design transport strategies across multiple modes (road, air, sea, rail, multimodal) and improve customer delivery performance, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable transport solutions.
• Cost and Performance Improvements: Identify and implement efficiency gains and cost-saving opportunities through data analysis, benchmarking, and best practice deployment.
• Technology & Tools Integration: Collaborate with IT and data teams to implement or enhance tools that support network visibility, automation, and decision-making system across ERP, WMS, and TMS platforms.
• KPIs & Reporting: Define and monitor key performance indicators for logistics process and costs efficiency, responsiveness, and service quality.
• Change Management: Support change management efforts to ensure successful implementation of new processes, tools, and systems. Drive user adoption and resolve any challenges during the transition period.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Act as a subject matter expert (SME), providing guidance, governance, and knowledge transfer to regional and local supply chain teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees