Distribution Strategy Lead
Listed on 2026-10-18
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Supply Chain & Logistics, Change Management, Operations Management
Location: Piscataway, New Jersey Employment Type: Full-Time
The Distribution Strategy Lead will oversee end-to-end third-party logistics (3PL) operations, translating supply chain strategy into effective warehouse and distribution execution.
This role is responsible for coordinating inbound logistics, warehouse operations, inventory management, order fulfillment, and outbound shipments across an assigned network of third-party logistics providers.
The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, financial governance, inventory accuracy, process improvement, and service-level performance. This individual will also serve as a key escalation point for operational bottlenecks and lead strategic projects involving warehouse management systems, SAP integrations, facility upgrades, and process reengineering.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in supply chain, warehousing, transportation logistics, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience managing high-volume third-party logistics providers.
- Proven ability to improve logistics operations and deliver measurable operational turnarounds.
- Demonstrated project management experience involving complex operations and tight timelines.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and operational decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage time-sensitive operational challenges.
- Strong proficiency in SAP and enterprise Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
- Experience with Google Workspace, Google Data Studio, Looker, or comparable data visualization tools.
- Ability to analyze large and complex datasets and translate findings into actionable business insights.
- Experience in contract management, SLA monitoring, vendor performance management, and strategic negotiations.
- Experience with warehouse systems implementations, operational transformation, inventory optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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