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Senior Manager Global Logistics and Indirect

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Sherman, TX
Senior level
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Sherman, TX
Senior level
Lead global logistics and indirect procurement strategy to optimize transportation, warehousing, supplier performance, and cost. Drive network optimization, supplier negotiations, contract management, ERP/TMS deployment, KPI tracking, and cross-functional transformation to deliver cost savings, service improvements, and supply chain resilience.
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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 Emerson’s 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:
  • Bachelor’s 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 perspectives—because 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 family’s 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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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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ABOUT EMERSON 

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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