Zone Logistics Manager

Orion Talent

• $95K — $115K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in managing large supply chain networks
  • Proven expertise in logistics and supply chain optimization
  • Certification in logistics, lean six sigma, or project management methodologies
  • APICS CLTD certification (Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution)
  • Project Management Institute CAPM or PMP certification
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
  • Strong leadership skills in warehouse and logistics operations
  • High standards for safety and operational execution
  • Ability to coach and influence site leaders effectively
  • Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee warehouse and logistics operations across multiple locations
  • Provide coaching and direction to local site warehouse managers
  • Establish and enforce consistent operational standards and expectations
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for logistics workflow and safety compliance
  • Design and implement standardized processes for logistics operations
  • Audit execution at locations to ensure compliance with company standards
  • Identify process gaps and lead continuous improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Supportive work environment focused on safety and compliance
  • Collaborative culture with cross-functional partnerships
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Description

The MMOM (Major Market Operating Model) Zone Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse and logistics operations across multiple locations. This role provides zone-level leadership to local site warehouse managers and is accountable for driving standardized, safe, and efficient execution of all inbound and outbound logistics processes across multiple branch locations. The Zone Logistics Manager ensures alignment with Rexel standards in warehouse operations, safety compliance, receiving, put-away, inventory handling, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery readiness. This position partners closely with commercial and branch leadership to ensure logistics execution supports customer commitments, ISOTIF performance, and profitable growth.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead warehouse and logistics operations across all zone locations
  • Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to local site warehouse managers
  • Establish consistent expectations, daily operating disciplines, and performance standards across the zone
  • Ensure all locations operate under a unified logistics model aligned with company standards
  • Serve as the zone subject matter leader for warehouse execution, logistics workflow, and safety compliance
  • Design, implement, and enforce standardized processes for inbound and outbound logistics across all branches
  • Standardize receiving, inspection, put-away, labeling, staging, picking, packing, shipping, and transfer processes
  • Drive consistency in system transactions, work methods, visual controls, and warehouse organization
  • Audit location-level execution to ensure compliance with zone and company standards
  • Identify process gaps and lead corrective action and continuous improvement efforts
  • Oversee inbound freight flow, receiving quality, unloading practices, material verification, and system receipt accuracy
  • Ensure material is received, labeled, and put away accurately and efficiently
  • Partner with vendors, branch teams, and internal stakeholders to improve inbound visibility and readiness
  • Reduce receiving errors, put-away delays, and material handling inefficiencies
  • Oversee all outbound warehouse activity including picking, packing, staging, loading, and shipping
  • Ensure orders are fulfilled accurately, safely, and on time to support customer requirements and ISOTIF goals
  • Improve outbound process flow, reduce shipping errors, and increase labor efficiency
  • Coordinate with inside sales, branch leadership, and expediting teams to prioritize urgent and customer-critical orders
  • Lead zone-wide warehouse safety and compliance programs, adhere to company safety standards, audits/inspections, corrective actions and regulatory adherence to ensure safe operations across multiple sites
  • Train and coach warehouse teams on equipment use, material handling, housekeeping and hazard prevention while building a strong safety culture through meetings, incident reviews and accountability
  • Establish and monitor key logistics KPIs including on-time shipment performance, inventory accuracy, receiving accuracy, productivity, freight cost, and safety incident rate
  • Use metrics, audits, and observation to identify root causes and improvement opportunities
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that improve service, reduce cost, and increase standardization
  • Partner with the Commercial Zone Manager on staffing, capital needs, layout improvements, and operational planning
  • Provide direct or indirect leadership to site warehouse managers, warehouse supervisors, logistics coordinators, and warehouse personnel across the zone
  • Coach local leaders on performance management, labor planning, process control, and employee development
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at this company.

Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
  • 10+ years experience managing large supply chain networks in a leadership role
  • Experience in logistics and supply chain optimization
  • Logistics, lean six sigma, project management, or other continuous improvement methodology certification
  • APICS: CLTD (certified logistics transportation and distribution
  • Project Mgmt Institute: CAPM or PMP
  • Lean Six Sigma: Green belt or higher
  • Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent - Required
  • Ability to work with, learn from, and influence people
  • Ability to work with, learn from, and use quantitative methods
  • Strong warehouse and logistics leadership
  • High expectations for safety and execution
  • Ability to coach and influence site leaders
  • Process-minded thinking
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Urgency, discipline, and follow-through

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