Logistics Manager overseeing supply chain logistics for beauty products. Managing transportation strategies and partnerships while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
Oversee end-to-end logistics operations across the supply chain, including inbound shipments from manufacturers and outbound deliveries to retail partners, distributors, and e-commerce customers.
Develop and manage the transportation and carrier strategy, including evaluating freight forwarders, parcel carriers, and specialty beauty logistics providers.
Partner with corporate supply chain to in carrier negotiations, contract management, and ongoing performance measurement to ensure cost-effective and reliable delivery.
Maintain strong relationships with domestic and international shipping partners, ensuring adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs), on-time delivery metrics, and quality standards specific to beauty products.
Monitor and optimize delivery speed, accuracy, and overall fulfillment performance to support premium customer experience expectations in the cosmetic category.
Partner closely with Finance to track, analyze, and forecast logistics and transportation costs; provide recommendations for cost optimization.
Develop, manage, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) across transportation cost efficiency, carrier reliability, inventory flow, and damage/shrink prevention—critical for sensitive beauty SKUs.
Support inventory planning and replenishment initiatives by ensuring timely movement of goods between manufacturers, distribution centers, and retail channels.
Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline logistics workflows, enhance packaging and shipping efficiencies for fragile cosmetic products, and scale the fulfillment network as the brand grows.
Ensure compliance with regulatory and customs requirements related to the import/export of cosmetic products, including documentation accuracy and product handling standards.
Stay current with global logistics regulations, tariffs, customs requirements, and trade compliance standards, ensuring all cross-border movements of cosmetic products meet the latest legal and regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
5–7+ years of logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience, ideally within the cosmetic, beauty, or CPG industry.
Strong understanding of global logistics operations, including international shipping, customs processes, HTS classification, tariffs, and evolving trade regulations.
Experience managing 3PLs, freight forwarders, parcel carriers, and distribution center operations.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate contracts, manage carrier performance, and drive cost optimization across transportation networks.
Proficiency with logistics systems, WMS/TMS platforms, ERP tools, and carrier tracking integrations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, create forecasts, and present performance insights.
Excellent project management skills and experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally across Finance, Operations, Product, and external partners.
Knowledge of product handling requirements specific to cosmetics, including temperature control, breakage reduction, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance along with additional ancillary benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts (FSA/HSA)
Employer paid life insurance coverage with optional supplemental life insurance available
Employer paid long-term and short-term disability
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Starting with 10 vacation days, 4 fixed personal days and 5 sick days (unless state law requires otherwise, in which case we will comply with state law)
Twelve paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Summer Fridays between Memorial Day & Labor Day
Compensation commensurate with industry standards and your qualifications
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