Manager, Logistics
Company: Kendo, a division of LVMH
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionABOUT KENDOKendo Holdings, Inc. is a San
Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH
Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury group. A
play on the words "can do", Kendo has become the hub of creativity
and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora
channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.Through
original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo
stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative.
A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo
team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great
product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer
partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we
stand for:
- ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT: We seek creative ways to get things
done
- PERSEVERANCE: Never, never, never give up
- GENEROSITY: The power of giving
- STORYTELLING: Creating authentic stories to inspire
- QUALITY OBSESSION: Our product quality is a reflection of
ourselves
- FUN: Work, life, and fun are woven of a single fabric
- ADVOCACY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION: We believe in listening with
humility and acting with courage. We recognize, seek, and celebrate
the power of diversity across the full spectrum of personal
identity.As a condition of employment, Kendo requires all newly
hired employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their
start date unless they have requested and received an exemption
from the Company in the form of a reasonable accommodation due to a
qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief
or practice.The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Bite
Beauty, Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, KVD Beauty, Ole
Henriksen.POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for the management of
freight forwarders, transportation carriers and distribution center
partnerships and processes to provide optimal flexibility and
velocity for all domestic and international channels. This position
drives successful execution of key supply chain flows and
initiatives through detailed business analysis and strong
management methodologies.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, own and manage processes to meet Kendo's logistics and
transportation needs - domestic and international
- Design, generate and maintain data sets and metrics to measure
success
- Partner with DC operations to optimize and manage operating
practices and ensure efficient service
- Create, communicate and monitor allocation and delivery
calendars to maintain effective inbound and outbound flows
- Drive successful implementation of key initiatives including:
Defining goals, scope, and timelines; determining implementation
options; leading any needed vendor selection/RFP/onboarding
processes; driving scope recommendations and prioritizations;
partnering with internal teams to ensure successful delivery
- Develop strong partnerships with multiple business leaders and
teams, gain understanding of business processes, tools and
technology and identify areas of optimization or changes which will
provide measurable cost-savings or which are needed to support
proposed growth POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- 5-8 years experience in
program/logistics/distribution/fulfillment management
- Experience working with freight forwarders and outsourced
logistics providers
- General knowledge of US import and export shipment
documentation requirements and processes
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel,
Word, PowerPoint)
- System integration experience
- Effective relationship-building skills, ability to cultivate
strong partnerships across teams
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
- Exceptional organizational skills; detail-oriented
- Strong time management skills; ability to juggle
priorities
- Can-do positive attitude and a roll-up-your-sleeves
approach
Keywords: Kendo, a division of LVMH, San Francisco , Manager, Logistics, Executive , San Francisco, California
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