Senior Distribution Manager (Remote Role - California)

Olaplex

1d • $110,000 - $130,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Distribution is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the operational and financial excellence of Olaplex’s global fulfillment network. Overseeing 9 distribution centers across multiple 3PL providers, you will serve as the primary architect of our distribution strategy. This role is designed for a strategic operator with a "player-coach" mentality—someone who can dive into daily 3PL performance while simultaneously building the scalable processes and team needed for our next phase of growth. Successful partnership with multiple teams (internal and external) is a key success metric as the role serves as the point person for all distribution-related needs and issues within the Olaplex organization and our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business/Logistics/Distribution
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years progressive supply chain experience within 3PL warehouse / distribution environments
• Experience managing and directing internal and external partners with operational priorities and issue resolution
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to ensure strategic and tactical project implementations and go lives
• Demonstrates proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong and effective written and interpersonal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong follow through skills - able to organize and prioritize multiple priorities
• Has a sense of urgency in managing time, while accomplishing tasks
• Exceptional computer skills, including NetSuite, WMS platforms and Microsoft Office products
• Proven track record of managing direct reports
• Ability to travel up to 30% (domestically and internationally) to support 3PL launches, audits, and 3PL performance assessments

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate has beauty experience and/or passion and excitement for the beauty category

Responsibilities

• 3PL Management: Lead the management of daily operations with current and future 3PL warehouse providers to ensure service levels are met or exceeded
• Strategic Sourcing: Lead the selection and onboarding of new 3PL partners, including the design and execution of RFPs, contract negotiations, and network optimization studies
• Financial Stewardship: Full P&L accountability for the distribution budget, driving cost-to-serve reductions through rigorous invoice auditing and labor efficiency initiatives
• People Leadership: Directly manage and develop a team of direct reports, focusing on professional development and operational excellence
• Performance Management: Drive the design, development, and evaluation of 3PL warehouse performance metrics, recommending and implementing improvements or corrective action
• Cross Functional Partnership Management: Lead cross functional teams to drive the successful flow of inventory by monitoring 3PL warehouse order accuracy, fill rates, inventory accuracy and order status
• Own cross functional communication with Customer Support, Transportation, Procurement and E-Commerce teams to plan and prioritize activities at the 3PL warehouses
• Performance Mitigation: Drive successful resolution of all service issues related to customer orders and 3PL warehouse operations
• Growth Agility: Coordinate the review and launch of new customers to ensure distribution related requirements are identified and confirmed with 3PL warehouses
• Project Management: Drive the evaluation, approval, coordination, and completion of 3PL warehouse special projects
• Site Visits: Complete 3PL warehouse (domestic and international) visits to inspect operations, strengthen partnerships and drive continuous operational improvements

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
• Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options
• Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for non-birthing new parents
• Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
• Our culture has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our Bond Builder DEI committee to play a role celebrating DEI at OLAPLEX
• Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level