Director of Logistics

Good Culture

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Austin, TX
Food & Beverages
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of logistics or supply chain leadership experience in CPG or food & beverage.
  • Proven expertise in managing perishable goods in a cold-chain setting.
  • Experience in co-manufacturing and 3PL management.
  • Successful track record of impactful cost savings initiatives ($5M-$10M+).
  • Strong analytical skills and capability to balance strategy with execution.
  • Excellent relationship management and communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations, or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute logistics strategy for transportation and distribution.
  • Manage relationships with 3PLs, co-manufacturers, and distribution partners.
  • Design and optimize a cold-chain network for short shelf-life products.
  • Oversee inventory management to minimize waste and ensure strong availability.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and network optimization efforts.
  • Develop scalable logistics processes and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service and operational resilience.

Benefits

  • Remote working arrangement within the U.S.
  • A focus on building a resilient and fast-moving supply chain.
  • Opportunities for professional growth as the supply chain scales.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve complex challenges.
Full Job Description
DIRECTOR OF LOGISTICS

LOCATION: Remote

REPORTS TO: VP of Manufacturing and Supply Chain

DEPARTMENT: Operations

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 40%

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY:

We're looking for a Director of Logistics to help build a smarter, faster, more resilient supply chain that gets our products into customers' hands fresh, efficiently, and at scale. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, loves solving complex operational challenges, and brings both strategic rigor and entrepreneurial grit.

You'll lead logistics strategy across our co-manufacturing and distribution network, driving service, cost optimization, and operational excellence for a highly perishable product portfolio.

This role is remote within the U.S. and requires approximately 25-40% travel to co-manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, and partners.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Own and lead Good Culture's logistics strategy across transportation, warehousing, distribution operations, and inventory management across the network
  • Manage relationships and performance across 3PLs, freight providers, co-manufacturers, and distribution partners
  • Build and optimize a cold-chain network designed for short shelf-life products, balancing freshness, customer service, and cost
  • Own inventory management strategy and execution across the network, ensuring optimal inventory levels, improved accuracy, minimized waste and obsolescence, and strong in-stock performance while balancing service levels and working capital targets
  • Drive large-scale cost savings and network optimization initiatives, including transportation efficiencies, inventory optimization, and distribution redesign efforts
  • Develop scalable logistics processes, KPIs, and reporting that improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, speed, waste reduction, and operational resilience
  • Partner closely with Finance, Sales, Customer Operations, Supply Planning, and Manufacturing to align logistics execution with business priorities and growth plans
  • Support customer relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to solve service challenges, improve fill rates, and enhance retailer execution
  • Help shape the next phase of Good Culture's supply chain as we continue to scale rapidly


JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 8+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, or supply chain leadership experience within CPG or food & beverage
  • Experience managing highly perishable, short shelf-life products in a cold-chain environment required
  • Strong experience operating within co-manufacturing environments
  • Deep understanding of 3PL management and transportation operations
  • Proven track record leading large-scale cost savings initiatives and network optimization programs ($5M-$10M+ impact preferred)
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Finance, Commercial, Sales, and Operations teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and hands-on execution
  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building processes in a growing business environment
  • Bachelor's degree required; supply chain or operations concentration preferred
  • Dairy or cultured dairy experience, especially yogurt or refrigerated products
  • Early career experience in a large CPG environment with exposure to best practices and operational rigor
  • Experience transitioning from large, structured organizations into smaller, high-growth businesses
  • A builder mindset with a strong sense of ownership and urgency


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