Program Manager- Logistics

Watlow Controls-posted 2 months ago
Full-time
Saint Louis, MO
1,001-5,000 employees
Machinery Manufacturing
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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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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