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Watlow · 8 hours ago

Program Manager- Logistics

St Louis, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems. The Program Manager- Logistics is responsible for strengthening Watlow’s global logistics capabilities by optimizing both processes and supporting systems.

ElectronicsManufacturing

Responsibilities

Serve as project leader for the logistics team, tracking all projects, documenting productivity savings, and owning the enterprise logistics productivity deck

Lead continuous improvement initiatives in logistics processes and performance metrics, driving standardization, cost reduction, and enhanced service across all regions

Collaborate with sourcing, operations, and finance to balance service reliability with cost efficiency, optimizing freight, parcel, and distribution networks

Own Watlow’s logistics systems and tools (e.g., transportation management, freight audit, parcel optimization), ensuring they are configured, maintained, and leveraged effectively to support global operations

Partner with IT and external logistics providers to align technology solutions with business requirements, ensuring the enterprise gains both operational visibility and efficiency

Act as the central point of contact for Watlow’s ownership group, Tinicum, while also working across Tinicum’s portfolio of companies to identify opportunities, share best practices, and drive cost reductions

Act as the enterprise point of contact for logistics system upgrades, integrations, and best practices, enabling adoption and capability building across regions

Handle major escalations in logistics operations, stepping in to resolve issues and ensuring effective cross-functional collaboration when normal processes break down

Qualification

Logistics operations leadershipLogistics systems proficiencyProject managementAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementContinuous improvementERP systems familiarityGlobal logistics experienceCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, or a related field

8–12 years of experience leading logistics operations, systems, or project delivery with measurable improvements in cost, service, or efficiency

Proven project management skills, with the ability to plan, track, and deliver initiatives using PMP best practices

Strong proficiency with logistics systems such as TMS, freight audit, and parcel optimization tools, with the ability to translate business needs into system solutions

High analytical ability with experience using KPIs to drive logistics performance

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to resolve escalations and align cross-functional teams