Senior Manager, Global Logistics Management

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Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company’s discretion.

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

Job Description:

Job summary:

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.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic and Operational Leadership:

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.

Budgeting and Financials:

Responsible for setting and managing transportation budgets, forecasting costs, and identifying opportunities for cost optimization while maintaining service quality and operational reliability.

Process Improvement and Digital Transformation:

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

Team Leadership and Development:

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.

Key performance measures:

Cost Efficiency & Financial Performance Service Level & Delivery Performance Operational Excellence & Process Improvement Inventory & Supply Chain Performance Risk Management, Compliance & Sustainability Competencies and behaviors:

Adhering to the…