Senior Global Logistics Manager

Ashland

Global Logistics Senior Manager overseeing consistent warehousing and distribution across manufacturing and regional sites for Ashland. Leading performance management and influencing cross-functional teams in operations.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in establishing and governing warehousing and distribution models, with a strong focus on performance management, inventory accuracy, and cross-functional leadership. Proficient in SAP S/4HANA and EWM transformation initiatives, ensuring operational excellence and compliance across global supply chain networks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementWarehouse Operations Leadership3PL Governance and Performance ManagementSAP S/4HANA and EWM SupportInventory Accuracy and Controls

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Hard Skills

WarehousingDistributionLogisticsPerformance ManagementKPI DevelopmentContinuous ImprovementCycle CountingOperational ExcellenceProcess DisciplineGovernance Standards

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional LeadershipExecutive CommunicationChange LeadershipInfluencing SkillsEthical Behavior

Tools & Technologies

SAP S/4HANAEWMWMSTMS

Certifications & Qualifications

APICSCSCPCLTDLeanSix Sigma

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingSpecialty ChemicalsProcess IndustriesGlobal Supply ChainThird-Party Logistics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and govern a globally consistent warehousing and distribution operating model across manufacturing sites, regional warehouses and 3PL networks.
Lead warehouse and distribution performance management through standardized KPIs, scorecards, audits and continuous improvement routines.
Strengthen inventory integrity by driving process discipline, accuracy controls, cycle counting practices and root-cause corrective actions.
Provide enterprise governance for third-party logistics providers, including service performance, cost competitiveness, compliance and operational reliability.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, EHS and SAP Transformation teams to support SAP S/4HANA and EWM readiness.
Actively contribute to the organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals and focusing on performance and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certifications such as APICS, CSCP, CLTD, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred.
10–15+ years of progressive experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, supply chain, or operations leadership, preferably within manufacturing, specialty chemicals (regulated), process industries, or similarly complex industrial environments.
Demonstrated experience in creating values through leading multi-site warehouse and distribution operations, including regional warehouse networks, manufacturing site warehouses, and third-party logistics providers.
Strong 3PL governance and performance management capability, including experience managing service levels, cost performance, compliance, operational reliability, and continuous improvement with external logistics partners.
Proven ability to establish enterprise-wide standards, processes, KPIs, scorecards, and governance routines across a matrixed global organization.
Deep understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, warehouse controls, distribution processes, and operational excellence practices.
Experience supporting SAP-enabled warehouse and distribution transformation, preferably including SAP S/4HANA, EWM, WMS, TMS, or related digital supply chain systems.
Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to influence Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, EHS, IT, and regional business leaders.
Executive-level communication and change leadership capability, including the ability to translate strategy into practical operating discipline across global teams.
Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior at all times

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefit package, Medical, Dental and Vision starting on Day 1 for you AND your family
401(k) plan with company match
Supporting work/life balance, we offer Flexible office location – Remote/Hybrid