Global Senior Logistics Manager

Position Overview

The Global Senior Logistics Manager will lead global logistics personnel in St. Louis, Missouri and manage the logistics service providers aligned with Copeland’s global logistics strategy. The role will develop and implement strategic initiatives to improve cost, on‑time delivery, and reliability, working with business units, supply chain and operations leaders. The position may be located elsewhere if highly qualified.

Responsibilities

• Manage Copeland’s global transportation strategy.
• Lead a global team that executes global sourcing activities using a standard sourcing process.
• Strong communication, analytical and leadership to drive continuous improvement.
• Deal with ambiguity, think critically, and deliver solutions in support of operational excellence.
• Implement transportation strategy utilizing Copeland’s global transportation management system.
• Oversee and/or execute the data analytics required to enable continuous operational improvement and alignment with Copeland’s business system.
• Work closely with business unit logistics and supply chain leaders across the corporation to identify mode‑specific cost savings opportunities and implement long‑term, sustainable solutions to improve supply‑chain performance.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in business, transportation, supply chain, or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 10 years’ experience in logistics or transportation management with a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strategic relationships with global and regional logistics providers.
• Global experience.
• Ability to drive operational change by working and excelling in a team environment.
• Ability to interact across all levels of management within and outside the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills essential.
• Appropriate communication skills to ensure proper communication with Copeland leadership and local plant operations.
• Relentless pursuit of root‑cause identification and resolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Strong project management skills including analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Management experience required.
• Position requires regional and international travel (30%).

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• MBA.
• Manufacturing experience.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits plans including medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. Paid parental leave, vacation and holiday leave.

Location

St. Louis, Missouri (hybrid role with at least three days in office per week). Travel required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination or harassment.