Senior Manager of Global Logistics
About The Position
viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that support AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks. The Senior Manager of Global Logistics will own the company's end-to-end global supply chain, from its Naperville warehouse hub to 3PL partners and international freight. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role will guide the Inbound and Outbound Logistics Managers and support warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and technology-led scaling as the company grows. The role oversees warehouse safety, space utilization, lean standard operating procedures, and labor productivity; manages regional 3PL partners and global freight across air, ocean, and road; and partners with Technology on the supply chain technology roadmap. Performance is tracked through KPIs including on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost per unit across ERP and WMS. The position is onsite in Naperville, Illinois, Monday through Friday, with up to 20% travel.
Requirements
- 7+ years of progressive experience running warehouse operations and global distribution.
- Experience managing warehouse operations attached to or tightly integrated with an active manufacturing facility.
- Hands-on experience with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems.
- Experience managing external 3PL contracts and international transportation providers.
- Strong understanding of B2B routing guides and trade compliance.
- Experience directly managing people managers and building collaborative, metrics-focused warehouse cultures.
- Ability to travel up to 20% for site and partner visits.
Nice To Haves
- Odoo experience.
Responsibilities
- Own operations at the Naperville warehouse hub, including safety, space utilization, lean SOPs, and labor productivity.
- Coach and guide the Inbound and Outbound Logistics Managers to ensure effective receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping with tight dock-to-stock timelines.
- Select and manage regional 3PL partners, including overflow storage, cross-dock flows, and external pick-pack, and hold partners accountable to contract and SLA performance.
- Govern global freight across air, ocean, and road, monitoring forwarders and carriers for timelines, transit, and freight spend, including Asia and South America lanes.
- Partner with Technology on the supply chain technology roadmap.
- Track KPIs, including OTD, inventory accuracy, and cost per unit, across ERP and WMS.
Benefits
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day 1.
- 401(k) with a 4% match, vesting immediately after a 90-day waiting period.
- Flexible PTO that grows over time.
- 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays.
- Monthly team events.
- Annual bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
