Global Distribution Manager

Meta•Menlo Park, CA

11d

About The Position

Meta is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Global Distribution Manager to lead our worldwide logistics and distribution operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods, supplies, and equipment across our global facilities and supply chain.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in global logistics, distribution, or supply chain management, with a proven track record of success in Operations
Minimum of 5 years of experience with Transportation Management System (TMS) implementation and use
Expertise in Rate Management and Carrier Performance, including negotiating ideal rates and terms, and developing and tracking key performance indicators
Established competence to leverage quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and drive optimal supply chain execution, including standardizing data analysis across cross-functional partners (e.g., finance, planning, fulfillment)
Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to align logistics operations with organizational goals
Confirmed expertise to drive continuous improvement, development, standardization, and implementation of processes and systems

Responsibilities

Engage with internal customers to gain an in depth understanding of their current and future distribution and logistics needs
Shape the customer-facing strategy of the team and roadmap internal activities in support of the overall mission
Manage and coordinate the Internal Transportation Operations, which involves the movement of goods, supplies, and equipment within the organization's facilities
Develop and implement efficient transportation routes and schedules to ensure timely delivery
Formalize and standardize data analysis and coordination across IBOS and cross-functional partners, including budgeting, planning, fulfillment, finance, and transportation, to mitigate and manage risk
Determine optimal supply chain execution through quantitative and qualitative analysis
Negotiate ideal rates with carriers and transportation providers to ensure cost-effective solutions (Rate Management and Benchmarking)
Conduct regular benchmarking analysis to compare rates and services with industry peers and competitors
Identify opportunities for rate reductions and implement strategies to achieve them
Develop and maintain relationships with carriers and transportation providers to ensure high-quality service and compliance with organizational standards (Carrier Sourcing and Performance Management)
Conduct regular carrier performance reviews to evaluate service quality, on-time performance, and claims management
Develop and negotiate contracts with carriers to ensure ideal rates and terms
Develop and track key performance indicators to measure carrier performance, including on-time delivery, transit times, and various levels of cost reporting
Analyze data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, and develop strategies to address them
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to align logistics operations with organizational goals and objectives, and to identify and prioritize initiatives to optimize proficiencies and develop/scale operational management practices
Be a decision-maker for Deployment support across people, process, and systems, enabling the standardization and scaling of current processes
Proactively monitor, manage, and report on the execution of deliverables
Develop standards, metrics, and procedures that maximize deployment efficiency
Assess supply chain costs directly attributed to the support of different programs to provide a clear understanding of how current priorities affect performance
Support the Deployment team in line with Meta and IBOS strategic priorities, including end-to-end global program development, identification and oversight of strategic priorities, continuous improvement, development, standardization, and implementation of processes, tooling, and training
Enable effective operational performance and execution across Meta’s multi-echelon supply chain
Support developing and implementing tools, processes, and systems for tracking, analyzing, and reporting inventory