JELD-WEN, Inc.

Senior Manager, Logistics/Distribution

JELD-WEN, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own and shape the ocean freight strategy supporting a complex, import‑driven manufacturing network
  • Lead a high‑visibility category with direct impact to cost, service, and working capital
  • Serve as the enterprise commercial authority for ocean freight with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership
  • Build and evolve a durable logistics sourcing strategy, moving beyond vendor management to long‑term category ownership
  • Present market insights, category strategies, and performance updates to senior stakeholders

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
  • Progressive experience in ocean freight sourcing, category management, or international logistics, typically 5+ years
  • Strong knowledge of ocean freight markets, Incoterms, port operations, and carrier commercial structures
  • Experience managing or partnering closely with trade compliance functions
  • Proven negotiation skills with ocean carriers and logistics service providers
  • Strong analytical capability with proficiency in Excel, TMS platforms, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI)
  • Ability to communicate complex market dynamics clearly to senior stakeholders.
Benefits
  • medical & dental
  • generous leave policies
  • retirement program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
ocean freight sourcingcategory managementinternational logisticsnegotiation skillsanalytical capabilityExcelTMS platformsBI toolsPower BItrade compliance
Soft Skills
communicationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chainBachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in Business