Location: Owensboro, KY
Be a part of a revolutionary change!
At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.
Your ‘day to day’:
The 3PL Network Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the relationship between PMI and its third-party logistics (3PL) providers, which includes managing transportation, warehousing, and inventory to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Key duties include coordinating logistics operations, monitoring performance metrics like delivery times and costs, negotiating contracts with carriers and providers, and leveraging technology to improve visibility and track shipments.
Logistics coordination: Manage all operational aspects of 3PL services, including warehousing, transportation, and order fulfillment for B2B and B2C fulfillment.
Performance monitoring: Track and build key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
Cost optimization: Analyze warehousing contracts, transportation modes, and routes to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of goods.
Inventory management: Oversee inventory levels and ensure accurate stock levels to reduce stock outs and excess inventory.
Carrier and partner management: Coordinate with carriers and other 3PL partners, resolve transportation-related issues, and build strong relationships.
Contract negotiation: Negotiate contracts and freight rates with 3PL providers.
Process improvement: Develop and implement strategies to optimize logistics workflows and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
Technology use: Leverage transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), and other technologies for real-time tracking and visibility.
Who we’re looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, distribution, transportation, or supply chain management within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Experience in supply chain, logistics, or 3PL network management, with a strong knowledge of WMS, ERP systems, and logistics KPIs. Deep knowledge of modern inventory control, forecasting, and logistics practices.
Exceptional leadership, strong communication, negotiation experience and analytical skills with a focus on innovation and problem-solving. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools is also critical.
Demonstrated integrity and ability to manage cross-functional stakeholder relationships effectively.
What we offer:
We offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus.
Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company medical, dental and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto-enrolled in our company’s 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution.
As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime. The company offers unpaid national guard and reserve leave, unpaid civil air patrol leave, unpaid qualified volunteer leave, and unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings.
The company also provides basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to employees at no cost. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.
Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment, and explore.
Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where each team member’s contribution is valued; collaborate with some of the world’s best professionals and feel like you belong.
Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our size and scale provide endless opportunities for growth.
Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.
PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 3,000 employees. PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.
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