Program Manager- Logistics

Working at Watlow

Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.

Job Summary

The Program Manager- Logistics is responsible for strengthening Watlow's global logistics capabilities by optimizing both processes and supporting systems. This role requires a leader who is equally tech and business savvy, able to translate operational needs into system solutions while ensuring logistics practices are standardized, efficient, and cost-effective. By partnering with sourcing, SIOP, operations, finance, and external logistics providers, the Team Leader will deliver improved cost-to-serve, enhance service reliability, and drive continuous improvement in logistics performance across regions.

Essential Duties and 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.

This job description covers the main duties but is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned based on the team member's skills, departmental needs, and company interests, as long as they align with the team member's qualifications and safety regulations."

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business Analytics) or PMP certification.
• Experience working across ownership groups or portfolios to share best practices and drive enterprise-level cost savings.
• Demonstrated success leading logistics transformation initiatives such as system implementations or freight optimization programs.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, TMS integration, and logistics analytics tools.
• Experience managing logistics operations across multiple regions or in a global environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office setting, primarily seated work at a computer
• Occasional travel may be required (up to 10%)
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. (optional)

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits:

• Annual Incentive Program
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performance
• Wellness incentives
• Employee Personal Assistance Program
• Dental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement

Diversity & Inclusion

We proactively embrace diversity in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of inclusion and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member's individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at accommodations@Watlow.com.