Senior Manager, Global Logistics Management

Allison Transmission•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Responsible for leading end-to-end transportation operations and third-party logistics (3PL) strategy across domestic and international networks, ensuring efficiency, compliance, cost control, and strategic alignment with global supply chain objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, transportation, engineering, business, or related field.
12+ years of progressive leadership experience.
Demonstrated problem solving skills and strategic leadership.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and build consensus with key stakeholders.
Strong communication skills, including ability to present and articulate strategic business direction in forums that include executive senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to link corporate operating plans to manufacturing and distribution capacity.
Demonstrated success in decision-making that has had significant impact on the business, most notably: customer satisfaction, operating expense, and regulatory compliance.
Experience leading in matrix organizations where influence and negotiation skills are required to get tasks completed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with international transportation.
Knowledge and experience in customs regulations.
MBA
Experience leading in international, multi-site global environments

Responsibilities

Develops and executes global transportation strategies, aligning with organizational goals and enabling cost-efficient, reliable, and scalable logistics operations. This includes overseeing domestic, regional, and international freight movements across multiple modes such as truckload, LTL, intermodal, ocean, and air freight.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across transportation and warehousing.
Collaborate with senior management to integrate logistics strategy into overall business objectives.
Leads cross functional projects as directed to achieve transportation and 3PL service improvements aligned with business goals.
Establishing and monitoring standard operating procedures (SOPs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and benchmarks for transportation and distribution operations.
Serve as the main point of contact for selecting 3PL providers, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
Negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and manage vendor relationships to optimize costs and service quality.
Responsible for setting and managing transportation budgets, forecasting costs, and identifying opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining service quality and operational reliability.
Drives continuous improvement initiatives, standardizing transportation processes, leveraging technology and automation, and enhancing digital capabilities like Transportation Management Systems (TMS), shipment visibility platforms, and analytics dashboards
Lead and develop a high‑performing, inclusive team by providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback, driving engagement and retention initiatives, and ensuring full compliance with Allison policies while effectively managing employee relations matters.

Benefits

Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
Employer HSA contribution
Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short & Long-Term Disability
Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
401K with generous Company match & contribution
Accrued Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Robust employee wellness program
Tuition assistance program