Job Summary
The Functional Excellence Manager – Logistics is responsible for driving improvement in the overall effectiveness of logistics and related functions. This role consults on and supports processes, capabilities, systems, data, and governance aligned to end-to-end value stream performance goals. The incumbent partners closely with functional leaders, end-to-end process owners, and business stakeholders to deliver measurable performance improvements, enhance customer outcomes, and enable sustainable growth. The role remains actively connected with relevant industries to bring forward best practices and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of functional maturity goals in collaboration with business leaders, functional leaders, and end-to-end process owners.
- Define, manage, and execute the functional excellence strategy and roadmap to achieve maturity and performance objectives.
- Manage and monitor functional performance metrics that contribute to internal value chains and end-to-end process goals.
- Coordinate enterprise-level governance of functional processes, systems, and data within the broader end-to-end framework.
- Partner with end-to-end process owners and functional excellence peers to prioritize and deliver continuous improvement initiatives with measurable and significant impact.
- Identify and pursue growth and improvement opportunities within the logistics function to enhance customer outcomes.
- Sustain strong operational knowledge of logistics practices, analytics, governance, quality, and compliance, and connect stakeholders with the right expertise.
- Support functional talent activities, including global role profiles, functional competency models, and learning and development needs.
- Contribute to the functional learning strategy, including experiential learning, professional networking, industry associations, and formal training programs.
- Engage regularly with industry experts and peers, conducting research and benchmarking against best practices.
- Participate in enterprise knowledge-sharing activities to build subject-matter expertise across functions
Core Competencies
- Action Oriented
- Customer Focus
- Drives Engagement
- Drives Vision and Purpose
- Global Perspective
- Manages Ambiguity
- Manages Complexity
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Situational Adaptability
- Strategic Mindset
- Develops Talent
- Collaborates
- Values Differences
Qualifications
Education
- College, university, or equivalent degree required.
- Engineering degree with MBA (or equivalent) preferred for internal candidates.
- This position may require licensing or authorization for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations
Skills and Experience
Experience
- Significant and relevant experience required, including managerial experience.
- Strong background leading strategic, transformational, and change initiatives within logistics or supply chain functions.
- Proven ability to connect and influence across multiple work streams, functions, and stakeholders.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in complex, global, and ambiguous environments.
Skills
Technical & Functional Skills:
- Deep expertise in logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations within large-scale organizations.
- Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), digitalization, automation (RPA and non-RPA), and digital twin applications.
- Experience with supply chain analytics, AI/ML applications in logistics, and structured project management methodologies.
- Certification in AI/ML from a recognized institute is an added advantage.
Business & Leadership Skills:
- Strong analytical, functional, and logical problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent project planning, execution, and delivery skills with a focus on measurable outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead governance, compliance, and audit-readiness initiatives.
- Capability to drive functional excellence while balancing strategic objectives and operational realities.
About UsCummins is an equal opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, or other status protected by law.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company contribution/match and both defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans are offered, alongside profit sharing and an employee stock purchase plan. This mix supports long-term savings and financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options (HSA, HSA Plus, PPO) with dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage are provided, along with telehealth, mental-health support, and wellness tools. In-network protections and HSA/HSA Plus structures are described to help manage costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity and paternity leave, family medical leave, and adoption assistance are offered. Reduced or flexible hours and unpaid extended leave options further support caregiving needs.
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