Program Manager- Logistics

Watlow Recruitment Team • St. Louis, MO

70d

About The Position

The Program Manager- Logistics is responsible for strengthening Watlow’s global logistics capabilities by optimizing both processes and supporting systems. This role requires a leader who is equally tech and business savvy, able to translate operational needs into system solutions while ensuring logistics practices are standardized, efficient, and cost-effective. By partnering with sourcing, SIOP, operations, finance, and external logistics providers, the Team Leader will deliver improved cost-to-serve, enhance service reliability, and drive continuous improvement in logistics performance across regions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience leading logistics operations, systems, or project delivery with measurable improvements in cost, service, or efficiency.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to plan, track, and deliver initiatives using PMP best practices.
• Strong proficiency with logistics systems such as TMS, freight audit, and parcel optimization tools, with the ability to translate business needs into system solutions.
• High analytical ability with experience using KPIs to drive logistics performance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to resolve escalations and align cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Analytics) or PMP certification.
• Experience working across ownership groups or portfolios to share best practices and drive enterprise-level cost savings.
• Demonstrated success leading logistics transformation initiatives such as system implementations or freight optimization programs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, TMS integration, and logistics analytics tools.
• Experience managing logistics operations across multiple regions or in a global environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project leader for the logistics team, tracking all projects, documenting productivity savings, and owning the enterprise logistics productivity deck.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in logistics processes and performance metrics, driving standardization, cost reduction, and enhanced service across all regions.
• Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and finance to balance service reliability with cost efficiency, optimizing freight, parcel, and distribution networks.
• Own Watlow’s logistics systems and tools (e.g., transportation management, freight audit, parcel optimization), ensuring they are configured, maintained, and leveraged effectively to support global operations.
• Partner with IT and external logistics providers to align technology solutions with business requirements, ensuring the enterprise gains both operational visibility and efficiency.
• Act as the central point of contact for Watlow’s ownership group, Tinicum, while also working across Tinicum’s portfolio of companies to identify opportunities, share best practices, and drive cost reductions.
• Act as the enterprise point of contact for logistics system upgrades, integrations, and best practices, enabling adoption and capability building across regions.
• Handle major escalations in logistics operations, stepping in to resolve issues and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration when normal processes break down.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees