Sr. Manager, Supply Chain, Logistics

Suave Brands Company LLC (SBC) is located in Hackensack NJ. It currently encompasses two consumer brands, Suave and Chapstick, and is owned by private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners.

Suave is a well-known consumer brand, with 80% aided brand awareness, putting it in the top 3 best-known hair care brands in the market today. The brand has a longstanding history and was founded 75+ years ago. One out of every four households use Suave shampoo and one out of every five households uses Suave body wash. https://www.suave.com/us/en

Chapstick is the most well-known lip care brand in the country, with 95% aided brand awareness. The brand sells 122M units in the United States per year and boasts a 20% share of the lip care market by dollar sales. https://www.chapstick.com/

Yellow Wood Partners is a Boston-based private investment firm that invests exclusively in the consumer industry. The firm seeks to acquire branded consumer products that sell into a variety of consumer channels, including mass, drug, food, specialty, value, club and e-commerce. Yellow Wood's investment and operating strategy is based on utilizing the firm's functional operating resources to help maximize brand performance by driving organic growth and increasing operating efficiencies while acquiring additional brands into a limited number of platform companies in its concentrated investment portfolio. Yellow Wood believes in a philosophy of working closely and collaboratively with management teams, resulting in greater alignment and co-ownership of outcomes. https://www.yellowwoodpartners.com/

About the Role:

The Senior Manager, Supply Chain – Logistics is responsible for leading end-to-end logistics strategy and execution across a fast-moving CPG health & beauty portfolio. This role oversees transportation, warehousing, network optimization, 3PL performance, and inbound/outbound distribution to ensure exceptional service levels, operational excellence, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader with strong commercial acumen, deep experience in consumer goods logistics, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Strategy & Network Optimization

· Develop and execute a comprehensive logistics strategy aligned with business growth, customer needs, and cost targets.

· Lead network design initiatives including warehouse footprint, transportation modes, inventory flows, and capacity planning.

· Evaluate and deploy technology and automation to improve logistics productivity and visibility.

Transportation Management

· Oversee all domestic and international transportation (LTL, FTL, parcel, drayage, ocean, air) ensuring on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery.

· Lead carrier selection, negotiations, and annual bid processes to optimize rates and service performance.

· Manage transportation KPIs including cost per pound, carrier reliability, transit times, and freight claims.

3PL & Warehouse Operations

· Manage relationships with 3PL partners, ensuring accountability to SLAs, compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.

· Own warehouse performance metrics: accuracy, inventory control, productivity, fill rates, and cost-to-serve.

· Drive implementation of LEAN principles, SOP development, and operational best practices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Planning, Procurement, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Regulatory teams to align logistics operations with business needs.

· Support new product launches, promotional builds, and e-commerce fulfillment initiatives.

· Serve as the logistics expert for customer supply chain teams to resolve issues and enhance retailer partnerships.

Budgeting & Financial Management

· Own logistics budgets including transportation, warehousing, packaging materials, and special projects.

· Track, forecast, and report logistics expenses with high accuracy.

· Lead productivity initiatives to reduce cost-to-serve while maintaining or improving service quality.

Risk Management & Compliance

· Ensure compliance with DOT, FDA, customs, and relevant health & beauty regulatory requirements.

· Oversee import/export documentation, HTS classification, and customs broker performance.

· Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions, carrier constraints, and network capacity fluctuations.

People Leadership

· Guide employees through organizational change including harmonizing processes, clarifying roles, and building a unified team culture.

· Identify talent gaps, assess inherited team capabilities, and implement training, coaching, and development plans to elevate logistics performance.

· Champion transparent communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution as teams, systems, and workstreams are integrated.

· Model inclusive, positive leadership that embraces diverse backgrounds and experiences across a newly combined workforce.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.

· 7+ years of experience in supply chain logistics within CPG, beauty, health, or personal care industries.

· Proven experience leading 3PL operations and transportation networks.

· Strong data analytics skills; proficiency with ERP, TMS, WMS, and advanced Excel (or similar tools).

· Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and deliver cost savings.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence skills.

Preferred

· Master’s degree or professional certification (APICS, CSCMP, Six Sigma).

· Experience in managing 3PL providers.

· Expertise with sustainability initiatives in logistics (carbon reduction, packaging optimization, VAVE etc).

· Familiarity with retailer supply chain requirements (Walmart, Target, Amazon, club channels, etc).

Competencies

· Strategic and systems thinking

· Operational execution and process discipline

· Analytical problem-solving

· Change leadership and continuous improvement mindset

· Collaborative partnership

· Customer-first orientation

Why Join Us

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of science and strategy, where you will influence the future stability, competitiveness, and profitability of a growing consumer healthcare platform. As part of a Suave Brands Co., you’ll have the opportunity to deliver tangible business value through innovation that is both practical and scalable.

Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $125,000 - 150,000 per year. In addition, this role is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and geographic location.