POSITION: Associate Manager, Logistics
STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Logistics
LOCATION: Kendo Corporate Office – NJ/NY/PA (Hybrid)
ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
- “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
- Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
- Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
- Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
- Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.
The salary range for this position is $81,900 - $95,000 per year. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and New Jersey location. This is a hybrid role based in our Monroe Township office – Tues through Thursday in-office, with Monday and Friday remote.
Kendo Total Rewards offerings also include an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision insurance, flex paid time off program, parental leave, employee discount/perks, a retirement plan with employer contributions, Summer Fridays, opportunity to work from anywhere for two weeks during the calendar year and December wellness/shutdown week for applicable positions.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.
SUMMARY
Responsible for the management of freight forwarders, transportation carriers and distribution center partnerships and processes to provide optimal flexibility and velocity for all domestic and international channels. This position drives successful execution of key supply chain flows and initiatives through detailed business analysis and strong management methodologies.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, own and manage processes to meet Kendo’s logistics and transportation needs - domestic and international
- Design, generate and maintain data sets and metrics to measure success
- Partner with DC operations and vendors to optimize and manage operating practices and ensure optimal service
- Create, communicate and monitor allocation and delivery calendars to maintain effective inbound and outbound flows
- Drive successful implementation of key initiatives including: Defining goals, scope, and timelines; determining implementation options; leading any needed vendor selection/RFP/onboarding processes; driving scope recommendations and prioritizations; partnering with internal teams to ensure successful delivery
- Develop strong partnerships with multiple business leaders and teams, gain understanding of business processes, tools and technology and identify areas of optimization or changes which will provide measurable cost-savings or which are needed to support proposed growth
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years experience in program/logistics/distribution/fulfillment management
- Experience working with freight forwarders and outsourced logistics providers
- General knowledge of US import and export shipment documentation requirements and processes
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent technical skills – MS Office (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
- Strong analytical skills; ability to identify data anomalies
- System integration experience
- Effective relationship-building skills, ability to cultivate strong partnerships across teams
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal with both domestic and global partners.
- Exceptional organizational skills; detail-oriented
- Strong time management skills; ability to juggle priorities
- Can-do positive attitude and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach
- Ability to work independently; self-starter with an eye for process improvement
- Flexible mind-set; able to pivot and make sound decisions based on current environmental factors.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in program, logistics, distribution, or fulfillment management
- Experience working with freight forwarders and outsourced logistics providers
- General knowledge of U.S. import and export shipment documentation requirements and processes
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Strong technical skills, specifically Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify data anomalies
- System integration experience
- Effective relationship-building and partnership development skills
- Effective written and verbal communication with domestic and global partners
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong time management skills and ability to juggle priorities
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter with a process-improvement mindset
- Flexible mindset and ability to pivot and make sound decisions
What We Do
Kendo is the small but mighty force behind your favorite beauty products. A play on the words “can do,” Kendo is redefining the beauty industry through next-generation products, visionary campaigns and unforgettable retail presence. Kendo creates original founder brands, partnering with major faces from fashion and entertainment. The house of brands currently includes KVD Beauty, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Fenty Skin, Ole Henriksen Skincare, Bite Beauty, and Lip Lab by Bite. We tell their stories to bring to life the dream products you’ve always wanted, but have never been able to find. Come grow with us! Since Kendo’s founding in 2010, we’ve experienced phenomenal growth and accelerated global expansion. We’re based in San Francisco, but we also operate headquarters in Toronto, London, Paris and Singapore, our products are in 27 countries and counting. And, we couldn’t grow without our people. We embrace entrepreneurial spirit, so the opportunities are endless. We believe in six values, our Kendo Kredo. Adhering to these in business, in our interactions with each other, our customers, and our recruitment process, we remain true to our culture and the foundation upon which the house was originally founded. Entrepreneurial Spirit: We seek creative ways to get things done Perseverance: Never, never, never give up Generosity: The power of giving Story Telling: Creating authentic stories to inspire Quality Obsession: Our product quality is a reflection of ourselves Fun: Work, life & fun are woven from a single thread Advocacy, Diversity, & Inclusion: We believe in listening with humility and acting with courage. We recognize, seek, and celebrate the power of diversity across the full spectrum of personal identity. Our Open Jobs. https://www.jobscore.com/jobs2/kendoadivisionoflvmh
