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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Logistics & Distribution Operations Manager

Inventory Management +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or Engineering is required.
  • At least 10 years of progressive experience in global logistics or supply chain management is required.
  • Experience managing multi-site logistics and distribution-center operations, including third-party logistics providers, is required.
  • A background in manufacturing-driven logistics, preferably cable assembly, electronics, or precision manufacturing, is required.
  • Experience managing customer shipments and international freight is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global logistics execution across manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and third-party logistics operations to ensure reliable material flow and customer fulfillment.
  • Define and execute logistics strategies that support fiber optic cable assembly, customization, and build-to-order environments.
  • Provide operational leadership for global and regional distribution centers, driving fulfillment accuracy, inventory integrity, and efficient material handling.
  • Ensure on-time, in-full delivery performance for domestic and international customers through effective outbound logistics execution.
  • Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, carriers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers to balance service, cost, and flexibility.
  • Partner with manufacturing, planning, and engineering teams to align logistics execution with production schedules and assembly requirements.
  • Maintain visibility and control of global inventory across plants and distribution centers, supporting optimization and traceability.
  • Lead logistics cost management, freight optimization, and budget ownership while maintaining service expectations.
  • Establish, monitor, and improve logistics performance through key performance indicators including on-time, in-full delivery, freight cost, inventory turns, lead times, and distribution-center productivity.
  • Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, export controls, Incoterms, and customer-specific shipping requirements.
  • Identify logistics risks and lead mitigation strategies related to capacity, transportation disruptions, or supply interruptions.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor logistics and distribution-center teams across regions while influencing cross-functional stakeholders globally.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with fiber optic cable assemblies or telecommunications products.
  • Knowledge of global trade compliance requirements and Incoterms.
  • Experience using enterprise resource planning/material requirements planning systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
  • APICS / ASCM certification, such as CSCP or CPIM.
  • Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience within logistics or distribution environments.
  • Demonstrated progression from single distribution-center leadership to multi-site leadership.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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