The Logistics Manager oversees the end-to-end supply chain operations for the Americas, providing strategic leadership across warehousing, distribution, third-party logistics (3PL) partnerships, and inventory control. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence, optimizing inventory levels, ensuring financial accuracy, and leading a high-performing team that includes direct oversight of the Inventory Controls Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Team Management

• Inspire and lead a multi-layered supply chain and inventory team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional growth.

• Define overall logistics and inventory strategy, setting high standards for physical inventory audits, warehouse operations, and reconciliation processes.

• Demonstrate strong reporting and analytical skills, publishing a monthly dashboard of key logistics and inventory KPIs to senior leadership.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to identify, evaluate, and implement strategic supply chain initiatives, special projects (e.g., RFPs, warehouse moves, retail-specific kitting projects), and process improvements.

3PL Management & Warehouse Operations

• Establish, maintain, and manage comprehensive inventory movement and fulfillment processes with third-party logistics providers.

• Manage relationships with 3PL warehouses across the Americas, developing and driving best practices, operational efficiency, and performance SLAs.

• Effectively communicate expectations and needs to maintain accurate inventory levels and seamless material flow.

• Support refurbishment operations via inventory transaction management, rigorous process improvement, and engaged partnerships.

Inventory Control & Financial Governance

• Oversee the inventory control function through the Inventory Controls Manager, ensuring high transaction accuracy and swift discrepancy resolution in SAP.

• Own the annual physical inventory count, including developing work instructions, analyzing results, and reporting to senior leadership per internal policies.

• Support the month-end-close process by reviewing inventory reports, variance analyses, and financial reconciliations.

• Manage the retailer return process, ensuring credits are issued accurately and timely while analyzing trends to report actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Provide internal and external auditors with all required documentation and compliance verification.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Determine proper processes for non-standard transactions, clearly defining and communicating requirements to internal and external stakeholders.

• Partner with system teams to modify and advance SAP functionality, minimizing manual interventions and streamlining data integrity.

• 7+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management.

• 5+ years of experience working within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company.

• 3+ years of supervisory/management experience, including leading teams and managing managers.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, accounting, or a related field.

• Advanced experience in SAP and enterprise resource planning systems.

• Prior experience managing month-end-close processes and financial reconciliations within supply chain.

• Strong working knowledge of end-to-end product flow, warehousing, and transportation processes.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to effectively liaise with 3PLs, managed services, and executive leadership.

• Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate complex challenges, minimize operational impact, and deliver results.

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a detail-oriented approach.

• Proven ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities effectively, demonstrate strong follow-through, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Address: 1330 W Fulton Market Fl 5, Chicago, IL 60607

Compensation: $109,600 - $137,000 annually + bonus opportunity

At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter.

Financial benefits:

•          401K with up to a 4% match

•          Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D

•          Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Lifestyle benefits:

•          Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time

•          Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only)

•          Generous Child Care Leave Program

•          Wellness Program

•          Employee Assistance Program

•          Dyson Product Discounts

Health benefits:

•          Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options

•          Vision & Dental Coverage

•          Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

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