Logistics Manager at The Walt Disney Company

Kissimmee, Florida, United States

The Walt Disney Company Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Entertainment, Logistics, Supply ChainIndustries

Requirements

  • Dynamic and experienced in logistics management
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Deep understanding of international and domestic logistics
  • Ability to collaborate across functions to deliver results
  • Strategic thinking

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary logistics liaison for Disney clients, ensuring service level commitments are met or exceeded
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, transportation providers, and other supply chain partners
  • Manage and optimize logistics systems to support operational efficiency and data accuracy
  • Oversee logistics contracting processes and ensure compliance with regulatory and company standards
  • Coordinate daily transportation activities to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
  • Manage freight audit processes and ensure accurate and timely payment
  • Lead logistics initiatives that drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced service delivery
  • Oversee daily logistics operations including shipment planning, tendering, consolidation, delivery confirmation, and resolution of freight audit/payment exceptions
  • Ensure efficient product flow through proactive exception management to meet demand and service level expectations
  • Forecast upcoming shipment volumes and coordinate carrier capacity planning and commitments
  • Provide hands-on support to the operations team for shipment execution and issue resolution
  • Lead root cause analysis for recurring issues related to shipment creation and invoice discrepancies
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, training materials, and performance guidelines for logistics team members
  • Drive continuous improvement in logistics network design, including lane optimization, hub utilization, and flow process enhancements
  • Support freight term conversions from supplier-managed to Disney-managed freight to improve cost control and visibility
  • Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for system updates impacting logistics operations
  • Manage shipment lifecycle using Oracle systems—from supplier cancel dates to delivery compliance and distribution center appointments—ensuring process consistency and visibility
  • Validate system data integrity and perform root cause analysis on data anomalies
  • Collaborate with system support teams to identify and resolve sources of erroneous data
  • Assist leadership in supply chain partner contract negotiations by providing operational insights and data
  • Contribute to RFP strategy development and recommend revisions based on evolving operational challenges
  • Ensure final contract terms align with operational requirements and service level expectations
  • Recommend enhancements to performance dashboards and metric standards based on RFP outcomes
  • Analyze quarterly performance data and coordinate necessary adjustments with supply chain partners
  • Analyze quarterly performance data and coordinate necessary adjustments with Disney internal stakeholders
  • Provide inbound logistics reporting to internal stakeholders including merchants, planning teams, and distribution centers
  • Develop [inbound logistics reporting or related processes, as description cuts off]

Skills

Logistics Management
Supply Chain Management
Client Relationship Management
Supplier Management
Transportation Management
Freight Audit
Contract Negotiation
Regulatory Compliance
Shipment Planning
Tendering
Consolidation
Exception Management

The Walt Disney Company

Leading producers & providers of entertainment and information

About The Walt Disney Company

N/AHeadquarters
1923Year Founded
N/ACompany Stage
10,001+Employees

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