Associate Director, Logistics Network Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Formulate a logistics network strategy for 3–5 years aimed at optimizing the distribution footprint for both manufacturing and aftermarket networks.

• Execute cost-to-serve and scenario modeling, which includes data collection, analysis, and the development of proposals.

• Analyze market trends, customer insights, and demand patterns.

• Lead studies on distribution center footprints, including the establishment of new centers, closures, and consolidations.

• Prepare executive presentations and develop business cases.

• Oversee design standards and decision-making frameworks.

• Set network KPIs and implement value-tracking processes alongside the strategic sourcing team.

• Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing, Operations, Real Estate, and key business stakeholders on initiatives focused on savings, optimization, and transformation.

• Create proposals for capital investments and perform ROI analysis.

• Spearhead the implementation of network modifications.

• Drive and influence change across various businesses, functions, and geographical locations.

• Mentor and lead a diverse team of logistics and sourcing professionals across different business units.

• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous enhancement.

• Act as a liaison between logistics, supply chain, finance, and executive leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree coupled with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related area with at least 10 years of experience, or if lacking a degree, a total of 16 years of pertinent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience in logistics network optimization and strategy, as well as supply chain consulting or similar roles in the aerospace or manufacturing sectors.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) or eligible to obtain the necessary export authorizations.

• Proven experience in managing cross-functional and cross-business unit teams.

• Operational expertise in multi-site warehouse and distribution management.

• Proficient in network optimization tools such as LLamasoft, AIMMS, Coupa, etc.

• Strong analytical capabilities and financial modeling expertise, including the ability to develop business cases.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to influence at all organizational levels.

• Experience in strategy or supply chain consulting is advantageous.

• Skills in project management, change management, and transition management are essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits.

• Parental leave (including paternal leave).

• Flexible work schedules.

• Recognition awards for achievements.

• Educational assistance programs.

• Child/adult backup care services.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Generous paid time off policies.

• Paid holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (not guaranteed).