About Wing:
Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Regional Logistics Manager to join our Forward Logistics team. This role is hybrid based in Palo Alto, CA. This position manages regional logistics for Wing’s operations, ensuring maximum efficiency and effectiveness. As a member of the global forward logistics team, you will contribute to regional and global strategy. Success requires deep logistics expertise, team leadership, multi-project execution, change management, strong analysis, and sound, customer-focused judgment.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide in region logistics leadership for all logistics operations, guidance, and strategy.
- Work in coordination with the other Regional Managers in formulating strategy and capabilities to provide logistics support for cross regional operations.
- Partner and align with the regional leadership team on logistics priorities and strategic goals, including creating a customer-centric high performing team.
- Drive strategic planning and execution across regional logistics sites to meet annual performance goals and deliver operational excellence.
- Collaborate with internal teams, manage 3PL relationships with clear KPIs, and lead change management and start-up initiatives.
- Lead continuous improvement activities.
- Ensure achieving and delivering regional logistics performances/KPIs, such as: inventory accuracy and OTIF (On Time, In Full).
- Responsible for leading and managing the Region Logistics team to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
- Partner with Finance on the logistics P&L to drive profitable growth and cost excellence.
- Manage, coach and mentor regional logistics teams and site logistics associates.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
What You’ll Need:
- 8+ years of progressive experience in global transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
- 2+ years of proven experience directly managing people or managing a geographically dispersed team.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a directly related field or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience with multi-site leadership, inventory accuracy, and change management in dynamic supply chain environments.
- Experience with international shipping and customs is required.
- Deep knowledge of end-to-end logistics operations across all modes, including maritime, air freight, over-the-road, and rail.
- In-depth knowledge of freight forwarding and carrier contracts.
- Proficiency with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) configuration, optimization, and implementation.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with relevant transportation regulations and compliance standards.
- Carrier and 3PL management experience preferred.
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
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What We Do
Wing is reshaping the future of delivery. We are an on-demand drone delivery service that can deliver food, medicine or other items within minutes. We’ve also developed an unmanned traffic management platform to safely route drones through the sky. Our service is faster, safer and produces far less pollution than traditional delivery.
