Lead, Supply Chain & Logistics Operations

Bridgestone Tower, USFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10

Core

Manage global freight (air, sea, ground), distribution planning, inventory control, and vendor selection for a $10M annual spend business.

Role type

Senior Supply Chain & Logistics Operations Lead

Builds

Integrated processes between internal functions and outside suppliers for commercial vehicles and industrial applications

Domain

Automotive supply chain and logistics

Required skills

Freight management, SAP (warehouse/freight modules), Vendor selection and negotiation, Cost control and budgeting, INCO terms expertise, Continuous improvement, Cross-functional collaboration

Preferred skills

RF gun usage, Inventory management cycle counts, Fork truck standards knowledge

Technologies

SAP, UPS, FedEx, 3rd party freight portals

Responsibilities

Manage freight routing guides and carrier selection; Negotiate vendor contracts and resolve disputes; Create monthly cost reports and accruals; Implement best practices in order picking and shipping; Interface with OEM customers on outbound freight processes; Travel domestically and internationally 10-15%.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Bridgestone

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.