What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Global Freight Logistics Manager position at Gorilla Commerce?
Join us to shape the future of global logistics.
We’re looking for a proactive, forward-thinking Senior Global Freight Logistics Manager to lead the strategy behind how our products move across the world. In this high-impact role, you’ll drive the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of our inbound and outbound logistics operations — helping us scale smarter, faster, and more efficiently.
You’ll collaborate with teams across the business, manage key vendor relationships, and lead a growing team that’s passionate about solving complex logistics challenges. If you thrive on creating structure, driving efficiency, and turning insights into action — we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Do
- Set the strategy. Design and execute a global logistics plan that ensures the efficient flow of goods across our supply chain — from suppliers to customers.
- Own the numbers. Partner with Finance and leadership on forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to keep logistics performance sharp and spending on track.
- Drive performance. Define KPIs and use data to identify bottlenecks, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
- Lead partnerships. Manage relationships and negotiations with logistics providers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to ensure reliability and accountability.
- Build systems that scale. Streamline processes, improve compliance, and enhance data accuracy to support business growth.
- Grow the team. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing logistics team with a focus on ownership, collaboration, and results.
What You Bring
- A degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
- 5 years of logistics experience in a dynamic, multi-channel environment
- Hands-on expertise in international freight, warehouse coordination, and vendor management
- A strategic mindset backed by strong analytical and financial skills — especially in Excel, SQL, and BI tools like Domo
- Experience leading teams and cross-functional projects
- Clear, confident communication and a knack for building strong partnerships
- A proactive, resourceful approach — you’re someone who sees challenges as opportunities to improve
Why Join Us?
- You’ll play a key leadership role in shaping the future of our supply chain
- You’ll work with smart, passionate teammates in a collaborative, fast-moving environment
- You’ll have the chance to drive real impact — from systems to strategy
- You’ll grow with a company that’s scaling globally and investing in logistics innovation
About Gorilla Commerce
Gorilla Commerce is an e-commerce platform that sells branded products in digital marketplaces, including Amazon (where it is among the Top 10 largest sellers in the US) and Walmart.com. At Gorilla Commerce, we’re committed to bringing you durable, high-quality products at reasonable prices that make everyday life easier. Our vision is to continually innovate and improve our products based on customer need and industry trends. We are the owners and developers of multiple brands including our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip.
We’re a fast-paced environment with a relentless focus on the customer. We are a dynamic group of dog lovers who operate at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession worthy products that consumers are demanding.
📍 Location: Westport, CT (Hybrid – 2–3 days/week in office)
