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Senior Manager Global Logistics and Indirect

Emerson


Job Location:

Marshalltown, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Senior Manager Global Logistics & Indirect is responsible for leading the development and execution of global logistics and indirect procurement strategies to optimize cost service quality and delivery performance across the enterprise.
This role provides strategic leadership across logistics operations and indirect spend categories driving network optimization supplier performance and cost transformation initiatives. This position partners cross-functionally with global stakeholders to deliver business results enable scalable processes and support long-term supply chain strategy.

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be:

  • Logistics Strategy & Execution
    • 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 Emersons Global Mode Team.
    • Ensure FCV participation in Emersons 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.
  • Indirect Procurement Leadership
    • 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
  • Supplier & Stakeholder Management
    • 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)
  • Network Optimization & Transformation
    • 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
  • Performance & Financial Management
    • 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
  • Scope & Impact
    • 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
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.

For This Role You Will Need:
  • Bachelors 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
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in global or multi-regional roles
  • Strong negotiation financial acumen and project management skills
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP Oracle or similar) and logistics tools

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
  • 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

Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectivesbecause we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible competitive benefits plans to meet you and your familys physical mental financial and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage Employee Assistance Program 401(k) tuition reimbursement employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal) vacation and holiday leave.

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Required Experience:

Senior Manager


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