Logistics Manager - Marketplaces

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Society6

is a creative marketplace where independent artists upload designs on quality goods ranging from art, home décor and accessories. Every purchase pays an artist, and all our 50 products are made to order. With designs from over 300,000 artists, you’ll always find something new, unique and perfect for you. 

We are looking for a

Logistics Manager - Marketplaces

to help build a robust, efficient, cost effective logistics network domestically and internationally through optimizing logistics operations, analyzing and reducing shipping costs, improving processes and driving logistics efficiencies across our marketplace businesses.  This position is based in our Santa Monica office.

Leaf Group is a diversified Internet company that builds platforms to enable communities of creators to reach dedicated audiences in the ever-growing lifestyle categories.

You’ll Report To: VP, Operations - Marketplaces

A typical day as a Logistics Manager - Marketplaces might include:

Solving customer service order management and delivery issues and demonstrating a passion for delivering a world-class customer experience through effective logistics management

Analyzing and modifying shipping methods, zones and lanes to minimize shipping costs and transit times

Managing 3rd party marketplace logistics and shipping cost requirements, and acting as a point of contact for escalation and queries related to shipping activity

Supporting the development and application of cost models, rate card and shipping lane analyses

Actively engaging with shipping carriers to build strong partnerships and development of optimal service offerings

Reviewing and auditing carrier invoices for accuracy and payment approval 

Typical projects might include:

Researching and analyzing carrier service offerings to determine best-in-class delivery methods for our global customers, including collection of customs, duties and taxes

Benchmarking rate information versus historic pricing and versus competition. Modeling different scenarios in terms of impact on cost and performance, making recommendations, and supporting leadership in making carrier and logistics decisions

Evaluating new carriers and services in order to develop and maintain world-class delivery methods in line with logistics strategy  

Preparing and supporting carrier negotiations

Analyzing, developing and implementing strategic processes that assess and consider industry best practices, competitive landscape and artist/customer expectations. 

You’ll be successful if you have the ability to optimize our logistics network by improving our shipping costs and service levels. Also, your success is tied to being driven to proactively improve our customer experience via enhancing our post-purchase touch points (order tracking visibility, transit time improvements and order status communication).  Lastly, you are able to assess, prioritize and enhance logistics and operational tasks/projects by proactively working with department leads and the leadership team.

What You Have:

5 years global transportation, logistics, operations, or supply chain industry experience, preferably in a high growth e-commerce or marketplace company

5 years experience partnering with major shipment carriers, both in small parcel and freight shipments

3 years experience performing cost/benefit analysis, analyzing risk/reward trade offs, and making decisions in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Strong knowledge of international shipping and delivery processes, including cross border logistics

Working knowledge and familiarity with B2C, D2C and wholesale shipping methods. E-commerce, retail and wholesale experience, knowledge and expertise preferred

Clear focus on customer first and service quality/excellence 

Passion for proactively driving change and working in dynamic environment

Strong project management skills

Exceptional Microsoft Excel (macros, pivots, lookups) and analytical skills with a data-driven approach to strategy and execution

Strong troubleshooting, analysis and solution assessment skills. Ability to assess and resolve situational problems in a timely manner

High accountability mentality with exceptional follow-through-to-completion skills

A positive, proactive, “how can we make it happen” mindset

Ability to identify challenges and provide quick, yet thorough analyses and implementation of solutions

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy. 

High level of comfort/ability to work independently and keep momentum on projects and department priorities 

Who We Are:

We create experiences that celebrate the best of art, design, and technology. We want smart, curious people committed to putting people first, having fun while they work, a commitment to high quality service to make things better and a desire for constant growth. We work in a fun, hard-working collaborative environment that is diverse, adventurous, and open-minded. Check us out here: https://www.leafgroup.com/brands/

What We Have:

Well Good is the 2019 People's Choice winner of the Webby’s Award for Best Lifestyle Brand

eHow is the 2019 People's Choice and official Webby Winner for Social Video/How To-DIY 

Leaf Group is among the 2019 Built In LA Best Companies To Work For

Leaf Group is among Comparably's 2018 Best Companies in Los Angeles

Well Good is the 2018 winner of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Company Award

MyPlate is the 2018 winner of the Webby Award for Best Design

Winner of the 2017 Best Company for Diversity award Comparably

Competitive compensation and benefits packages (i.e., Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, 401K)

Discounted gym memberships

Paid-to-play vacation rewards

Discretionary unlimited vacation time

Employee discounts for Saatchi Art, Society6, and Deny Designs

Leaf Group, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal, or local law. It is the intent of the Company to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.

Agency Disclosure:

If the Leaf Group Talent Acquisition department, or any current company employee, receives an unsolicited resume from a third party recruiting agency and Leaf Group does not have a signed Agency Agreement active, Leaf Group will not be deemed liable to pay a placement fee. The unsolicited resume will be considered a gift and can be considered for our recruitment efforts.

Company info

Demand Media, Inc.
Website : http://www.demandmedia.com