The RoleAs Logistics Director, you will own the movement of our products from Chinese suppliers and factories all the way to the end customer.You’ll be responsible for building and managing a reliable international logistics network across freight, warehousing, 3PLs and fulfillment.This is a highly hands-on role. We’re looking for someone who understands how DTC physical-product businesses actually operate, not just someone with traditional freight-forwarding experience.

• What You’ll OwnDevelop and manage Hungry Minds’ global logistics strategy
• Manage the flow of products from China factories to international warehouses and customers
• Own international freight — ocean, air, rail and express where appropriate
• Build and manage relationships with freight forwarders, 3PLs, warehouses and fulfillment partners
• Negotiate freight, warehousing and fulfillment rates and contracts
• Optimize shipping routes, lead times and logistics costs
• Manage inventory positioning across different markets
• Work closely with Procurement, Production, Finance, Sales and Operations
• Establish reliable forecasting and replenishment processes
• Monitor inventory levels, stock availability and potential shortages
• Build processes to minimize excess inventory, dead stock and logistics inefficiencies
• Own international fulfillment performance and delivery SLAs
• Resolve escalations involving delayed shipments, customs, warehouses and 3PLs
• Develop logistics KPIs and reporting
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Build a scalable logistics infrastructure capable of supporting significant business growth

• What We’re Looking For7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain or international operations
• Strong experience with physical products and international e-commerce/DTC
• Experience working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers
• Strong understanding of China → US / Europe / international logistics
• Experience managing 3PLs, warehouses and fulfillment providers
• Strong knowledge of international freight and customs
• Proven experience negotiating with logistics providers
• Strong understanding of inventory management and demand planning
• Comfortable working with data, costs and operational KPIs
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent English communication

• Strongly PreferredExperience working for or with:DTC/e-commerce brands
• Consumer products
• Publishing / books
• Toys / games
• Lifestyle products
• Luxury or premium products
• Kickstarter / crowdfunding businesses
• Brands manufacturing primarily in China and selling internationally

Especially valuable: experience where you personally owned the full chain from factory → freight → warehouse/3PL → customer.

The RoleAs Logistics Director, you will own the movement of our products from Chinese suppliers and factories all the way to the end customer.You’ll be responsible for building and managing a reliable international logistics network across freight, warehousing, 3PLs and fulfillment.This is a highly hands-on role. We’re looking for someone who understands how DTC physical-product businesses actually operate, not just someone with traditional freight-forwarding experience.

• What You’ll OwnDevelop and manage Hungry Minds’ global logistics strategy
• Manage the flow of products from China factories to international warehouses and customers
• Own international freight — ocean, air, rail and express where appropriate
• Build and manage relationships with freight forwarders, 3PLs, warehouses and fulfillment partners
• Negotiate freight, warehousing and fulfillment rates and contracts
• Optimize shipping routes, lead times and logistics costs
• Manage inventory positioning across different markets
• Work closely with Procurement, Production, Finance, Sales and Operations
• Establish reliable forecasting and replenishment processes
• Monitor inventory levels, stock availability and potential shortages
• Build processes to minimize excess inventory, dead stock and logistics inefficiencies
• Own international fulfillment performance and delivery SLAs
• Resolve escalations involving delayed shipments, customs, warehouses and 3PLs
• Develop logistics KPIs and reporting
• Identify and implement opportunities for automation and process improvement
• Build a scalable logistics infrastructure capable of supporting significant business growth

• What We’re Looking For7+ years of experience in logistics, supply chain or international operations
• Strong experience with physical products and international e-commerce/DTC
• Experience working with Chinese manufacturers and suppliers
• Strong understanding of China → US / Europe / international logistics
• Experience managing 3PLs, warehouses and fulfillment providers
• Strong knowledge of international freight and customs
• Proven experience negotiating with logistics providers
• Strong understanding of inventory management and demand planning
• Comfortable working with data, costs and operational KPIs
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills
• Excellent English communication

• Strongly PreferredExperience working for or with:DTC/e-commerce brands
• Consumer products
• Publishing / books
• Toys / games
• Lifestyle products
• Luxury or premium products
• Kickstarter / crowdfunding businesses
• Brands manufacturing primarily in China and selling internationally
• Especially valuable: experience where you personally owned the full chain from factory → freight → warehouse/3PL → customer.
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