Senior Manager Global Logistics and Indirect

Responsibilities

• Lead global FCV logistics strategy, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution network optimization.
• Drive initiatives to improve service levels, reduce total landed cost, and mitigate supply chain risk.
• Oversee logistics service providers (LSPs), including selection, performance management, and contract execution.
• Enable standardization and deployment of logistics best practices across regions by partnering with Emerson's Global Mode Team.
• Ensure FCV participation in Emerson’s Mode Team actively and steer the Logistics Spend Strategy and Freight Cost Tensioning for all modes (Heavy Air/ Ocean/ Parcel / Surface Transport).
• Implement Air Freight Spot Bid Process across FCV sites to support cost optimization initiatives.
• Own FCV global indirect sourcing strategy across key categories (logistics, services, and operational spend).
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost savings initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with business objectives, compliance requirements, and financial targets.
• Develop category strategies that support long-term scalability and resilience.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with global suppliers and service providers.
• Influence and align senior stakeholders across supply chain, operations, and finance.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and resolution of escalations (cost, quality, delivery and lead time).
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize global supply chain and distribution networks.
• Identify and implement digital tools, analytics, and process improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization across logistics and procurement processes.
• Establish and track KPIs across logistics and indirect spend (cost, delivery, quality, service and lead time).
• Deliver measurable cost savings and working capital improvements.
• Provide regular insights and reporting to senior leadership.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Global responsibility for logistics and indirect procurement.
• Significant impact on cost structure, service performance, and supply chain efficiency.
• Key contributor to supply chain strategy and enterprise-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain, sourcing, or indirect procurement.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong negotiation, financial acumen, and project management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and logistics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading indirect spend categories and global logistics networks.
• Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS) and freight optimization tools.
• APICS, CIPS, or similar certification.
• Proven track record of driving transformation and cost optimization initiatives.

Who You Are

You are a strategic, results-driven leader who aligns initiatives to long-term business goals while balancing cost, service, and quality. You effectively influence stakeholders across functions and regions, build strong collaborative relationships, and use data-driven insights to make impactful decisions. You lead change, drive continuous improvement, and communicate clearly with diverse audiences.