Director of Logistics & WarehousingOnsite Role at our Warehouse in Somerset, NJ.We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Director of Logistics & Warehousing to lead all aspects of logistics, warehousing, and transportation across Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Wholesale, and Marketplace channels
- This role owns carrier management, shipping strategy, trade compliance, warehouse operations, and the design of logistics strategies for entering new markets and countries
- They are responsible for ensuring all domestic and international transportation - including hazmat, air, ground, and ocean - operates efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with global trade and local regulatory requirements
- While order fulfillment execution resides under the Senior Director of Manufacturing & Distribution, this role drives the end-to-end logistics network performance, system governance (WMS), and market expansion readiness
- The ideal candidate brings deep experience in multi-channel logistics, international trade, and regulatory compliance, with exposure to subscription-based fulfillment models and global scaling
- What You'll Be Responsible For:Logistics Leadership - DTC, Wholesale, and MarketplaceLead all logistics and transportation functions across DTC, B2B, and marketplace channels
- Manage and negotiate carrier relationships across parcel, LTL, FTL, air, ocean, and international freight
- Define and monitor delivery SLAs, ensuring on-time and compliant performance across channels and geographies
- Oversee hazardous materials (hazmat) transportation compliance for air, ground, and ocean shipments
- Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Planning, and Distribution to align logistics planning with operational needs
- Develop and execute logistics strategies for entering new markets and countries, ensuring compliance with local transportation, customs, and regulatory requirements
- Warehouse Operations & Systems OwnershipOversee all warehouse functions including receiving, putaway, inventory control, staging, reconciliation, shipping, and returns processing
- Own and administer the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and other tools used to support warehouse and logistics operations
- Lead continuous improvement to optimize inventory accuracy, productivity, throughput, and space utilization
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards in warehouse operations
- Collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Planning, and QA to maintain smooth material flow to and from production
- International Freight, Trade Compliance & Market ExpansionOversee all import/export operations and ensure compliance with global trade laws, documentation standards, and customs regulations
- Serve as the primary liaison with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory agencies
- Manage duties, tariffs, and landed cost forecasting; identify and implement trade cost recovery opportunities (e.g., USMCA, duty drawback, tariff engineering)
- Develop logistics and regulatory strategies for market entry and expansion, including understanding local shipping laws, carrier requirements, labeling mandates, and import/export controls
- Ensure all logistics and shipping practices meet applicable international, federal, and local laws for each market
- Logistics Performance & Cost OptimizationDefine and manage logistics KPIs: on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, carrier performance, and landed cost metrics
- Lead carrier bid cycles, quarterly performance reviews, and freight audit processes
- Implement logistics cost optimization strategies to improve cost-to-serve while maintaining high service levels
Partner with Finance on freight accruals, budgeting, and cost variance analysis.Systems, Analytics & Continuous ImprovementEnsure robust use of WMS/TMS and accurate data flow between warehouse systems and ERP (NetSuite).Lead analytics and reporting for logistics performance, cost trends, and operational efficiency
- Identify and implement automation and digital solutions to enhance visibility and control across the logistics network
- Leadership & CollaborationLead warehouse and logistics management teams; foster a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution, Quality, and Customer Experience teams
- Develop and mentor team members through training, clear performance metrics, and succession planning
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