Regional 3PL & Warehouse Operations Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Regional Third Party Logistics (3PL) & Warehouse Operations Leader to lead regional warehouse operations, on-site associates, inbound and outbound material flows, and the day-to-day performance of third-party logistics providers.

This role combines hands-on operational leadership with responsibility for warehouse performance, 3PL governance, network planning, and future capacity requirements for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods. You will use data and operational insights to improve safety, service, inventory accuracy, productivity, cost, and scalability. Working with plant logistics teams and supply chain, sales, quality, digital/IT, transportation, and trade functions, you will establish scalable processes, evaluate network requirements, and support business growth through strong warehouse execution and partner performance.

This position will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, and will also regularly spend time at our warehouse in Bear, Delaware.

Pay and Benefits:

• $95,000 - $130,000 per year
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead regional warehouse operations and ensure 3PL warehousing providers meet agreed performance targets , e.g. safety, quality, service, inventory accuracy, productivity, and on-time shipping.
• Lead and develop on-site warehouse associates and establish clear expectations and accountability for external logistics partners.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators, service-level agreements, and operating reviews covering fulfillment, inventory, productivity, service, and cost.
• Manage 3PL performance through business reviews, corrective action plans, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and timely risk escalation.
• Strengthen inventory control through effective cycle counting, reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and sustainable corrective actions.
• Evaluate warehouse capacity, utilization, inventory positioning, and future demand to identify constraints, scalability risks, and investment or outsourcing needs.
• Support the Regional Leader in developing the regional warehouse network, including optimal storage and distribution locations for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
  
  • Identify gaps against warehouse and 3PL best practices and recommend future operating models, process standards, automation opportunities, and partner solutions.
  • Lead warehouse cost benchmarking, requests for quotation, provider selection, onboarding, and operational transitions, including changes when required.
• Collaborate with other supply chain functions to align warehouse strategy and execution with end-to-end logistics requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contracts, company policies, health and safety requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, operations, or a related field; OR equivalent practical experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in comparable supply chain leadership roles, including warehouse operations or 3PL management, logistics, people leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading Supply Chain functions, operations in a manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environment.
• Experience managing 3PL providers, including contract and service-level performance, inventory management, issue escalation, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems and logistics execution processes.
• Experience managing operational performance through key performance indicators, reporting, and continuous improvement methods.
• Ability to identify operational issues, determine root causes, and implement practical, sustainable solutions.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills across supply chain, procurement, quality, customer service, sales, and digital/IT.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and change leadership skills.
• Fluency in English and ability to travel up to 10%.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience leading teams through change, 3PL implementations, warehouse network changes, or operational transformations.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA, SAP Extended Warehouse Management, or comparable warehouse management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and reporting tools.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.