Senior Level Group Logistics Manager Jobs
Senior level group logistics manager jobs place experienced professionals in command of multi-site supply chain strategy, cross-functional team leadership, and the operational decisions that determine whether goods move efficiently at scale. Openings concentrate across Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, with 27% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and LANXESS hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Sr. Manager, Inbound Logistics Planning role is a key function supporting the logistics teams at Rivian responsible for delivering components for Production and Service locations. In this role you will be responsible for the advanced logistics network design for all inbound suppliers to Rivian locations globally. At Rivian, logistics planning and operations include all modes of transportation (parcel, truck, air, and ocean) domestic and international. In addition to being a subject matter expert on these data sets, the Sr. Manager will define and maintain lane level shipment plans within key Rivian platforms including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and SAP. In short, this position will be responsible to design and implement a lean logistics network that optimizes transportation cost and inventory. The team of analysts will engineer optimal lane plans pre-schedule release, proactively manage plans against forecasted volumes, ensure shipping calendar and transit align to MRP, and measure performance to drive cost savings. This position is located in Plymouth, Michigan and reports to the Director of Inbound Logistics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a team of Analysts responsible for advanced logistics network design, optimization of inbound and return logistics, load density, frequency analysis, mode optimization, and logistics cost savings.
- Define methods and procedures to maintain lane level plans within plan for every part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and ensure SAP aligned to ship calendar and transit.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to implement logistics plans between suppliers, carriers, plant/PDC, and material planning. Partner with purchasing to ensure carrier coverage. Support and develop KPIs to improve shipment execution against plan.
- Build and maintain the tools used to calculate utilization and maintain standard work against logistics plans (Alteryx and Tableau).
- Define transit standards and measure performance against.
- Serve as subject matter expert for lane implementation and partner with IT and Logistics Program Management in planning systems strategy and process. See beyond the status quo and be cutting edge.
- Analyze and report out on inbound freight spend.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on vendor selection, KPI measurement, and logistics process development. Own the role, and craft best in class strategies and process for exponential growth.
- Provide a customer-oriented approach to support the internal customers.
- Support future model planning to identify optimal sourcing locations based on total landed cost.
- Future model forecasting and planning working closely with finance for budget setting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in the automotive/operational logistics industry.
- Ability to lead a team through ambiguity, and interpret data to drive decision-making.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA or master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience creating and optimizing logistics plans and implementing them with carriers and suppliers and managing change cross-functionally between logistics ops and material supply.
- Hands-on experience working with Transportation Management System (TMS), SAP, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
- Ability to travel 20-25%.
INTRODUCTION
The Sr. Manager, Inbound Logistics Planning role is a key function supporting the logistics teams at Rivian responsible for delivering components for Production and Service locations. In this role you will be responsible for the advanced logistics network design for all inbound suppliers to Rivian locations globally. At Rivian, logistics planning and operations include all modes of transportation (parcel, truck, air, and ocean) domestic and international. In addition to being a subject matter expert on these data sets, the Sr. Manager will define and maintain lane level shipment plans within key Rivian platforms including Plan for Every Part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and SAP. In short, this position will be responsible to design and implement a lean logistics network that optimizes transportation cost and inventory. The team of analysts will engineer optimal lane plans pre-schedule release, proactively manage plans against forecasted volumes, ensure shipping calendar and transit align to MRP, and measure performance to drive cost savings. This position is located in Plymouth, Michigan and reports to the Director of Inbound Logistics.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead a team of Analysts responsible for advanced logistics network design, optimization of inbound and return logistics, load density, frequency analysis, mode optimization, and logistics cost savings.
- Define methods and procedures to maintain lane level plans within plan for every part (PFEP), Transportation Management System (TMS), and ensure SAP aligned to ship calendar and transit.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to implement logistics plans between suppliers, carriers, plant/PDC, and material planning. Partner with purchasing to ensure carrier coverage. Support and develop KPIs to improve shipment execution against plan.
- Build and maintain the tools used to calculate utilization and maintain standard work against logistics plans (Alteryx and Tableau).
- Define transit standards and measure performance against.
- Serve as subject matter expert for lane implementation and partner with IT and Logistics Program Management in planning systems strategy and process. See beyond the status quo and be cutting edge.
- Analyze and report out on inbound freight spend.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on vendor selection, KPI measurement, and logistics process development. Own the role, and craft best in class strategies and process for exponential growth.
- Provide a customer-oriented approach to support the internal customers.
- Support future model planning to identify optimal sourcing locations based on total landed cost.
- Future model forecasting and planning working closely with finance for budget setting.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 10+ years of experience in the automotive/operational logistics industry.
- Ability to lead a team through ambiguity, and interpret data to drive decision-making.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, or Supply Chain. MBA or master’s degree in a related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience creating and optimizing logistics plans and implementing them with carriers and suppliers and managing change cross-functionally between logistics ops and material supply.
- Hands-on experience working with Transportation Management System (TMS), SAP, and Plan for Every Part (PFEP).
- Ability to travel 20-25%.
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Senior Level Group Logistics Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level group logistics manager job?
Employers hiring at the senior level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end logistics operations, not just managed individual functions. Demonstrating that you have set supply chain strategy, led cross-functional initiatives, and mentored junior managers gives you a clear edge. Quantified outcomes, such as measurable reductions in cost per shipment or improvements in on-time delivery across multiple sites, make that ownership concrete and credible.
Which companies hire senior level group logistics managers?
Companies hiring senior level group logistics managers right now include Alvarez & Marsal, Amazon, and LANXESS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large enterprises, third-party logistics providers, and manufacturers with complex distribution networks that require seasoned leaders to oversee multi-site or regional operations.
Are there remote senior level group logistics manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles at this level still require some on-site presence given the operational oversight they involve. About 27% of senior level group logistics manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being most common at organizations that need leadership visibility across physical facilities while allowing flexibility for strategic and administrative work.
What makes a group logistics manager role senior level?
Senior level group logistics manager roles are defined by scope, accountability, and leadership depth. Rather than executing within established processes, senior professionals are expected to design or redesign those processes across multiple sites or business units. They own budget decisions, set performance standards for their teams, mentor mid-level managers, and serve as the primary escalation point for complex operational problems that cross functional or geographic lines.
Which industries hire the most senior level group logistics managers?
Senior level group logistics manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume, geographically distributed supply chains where experienced leadership is essential to managing cost, compliance, and service quality across the full logistics network.