North America Logistics Manager
2 days ago
New York
Location: New York, New York | In-Office Type: Full-Time Reports to: North America General Manager (GM) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) in coordination with Purchase and Logistic Group Director WHO WE ARE Venum is the #1 combat sports brand in the world, trusted by elite athletes and worn across the UFC, gyms, and training communities worldwide. We design and distribute performance apparel and equipment that represent power, precision, and identity. 2026 is a defining year for Venum USA. We are establishing a fully autonomous Manhattan headquarters and scaling our U.S. business across DTC, Amazon, retail partners, and new growth categories including Team Sports and Motorsports. Operational excellence and supply chain performance are critical pillars of this growth. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are hiring a North America Logistics Manager to lead and scale Venum’s U.S. logistics, fulfillment, and supply chain operations from our New York headquarters. This role is for a disciplined, hands-on operator who can balance cost control, speed, accuracy, and scalability across a rapidly growing multi-channel business. You are highly structured, data-driven, and comfortable managing complexity across 3PLs, carriers, inventory flows, and internal stakeholders. You will play a critical role in improving profitability, reducing operational risk, and enabling growth across e-commerce, retail, and Team Sports. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON North America Logistics & Fulfillment Leadership • Own end-to-end logistics operations across North America, including inbound freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and outbound shipping., • Ensure seamless support for all channels:, • Venum.com (DTC), • Amazon (1P / 3P where applicable), • Retail & wholesale partners, • Team Sports & B2B orders, • Returns & reverse logistics 3PL Strategy & Performance Management • Own the relationship with Venum’s U.S. 3PL partners, including current operations and future network expansion., • Review and renegotiate existing 3PL contracts as needed., • Evaluate the need for multiple warehouse locations to improve speed, cost, and scalability., • Define, track, and enforce SLAs, including:, • Order processing time, • On-time shipment rate, • Pick/pack accuracy, • Inventory accuracy, • Returns processing time, • Hold partners accountable to performance targets and cost discipline. Inventory Flow, Forecasting & Demand Alignment • Partner closely with E-commerce, Amazon, Retail, and Category teams to align inventory flow with demand forecasts., • Improve inventory turnover and reduce excess and aged inventory., • Reduce stockouts and overselling risk across channels., • Support product segmentation strategies by channel. Freight Strategy & Cost Optimization • Lead inbound freight strategy for North America., • Reduce reliance on air freight through improved planning and ordering timelines., • Optimize ocean freight usage, container planning, and landed cost., • Manage freight forwarders and carrier relationships., • Track freight KPIs and margin impact. Operational Excellence & Process Improvement • Build scalable logistics processes that support growth without disruption., • Improve SOPs across inbound, outbound, and returns., • Implement reporting and dashboards for logistics KPIs., • Identify operational bottlenecks and drive continuous improvement. Team Sports & Custom Order Support • Support the growth of Team Sports and B2B programs by ensuring logistics can handle:, • Bulk team orders, • Custom and personalized products, • School and club delivery timelines, • Seasonal peaks and reorders, • Partner closely with the Team Sports Category Manager to align logistics capabilities with program needs. Cross-Functional Leadership • Work daily with:, • E-commerce Director (forecasting, promotions, launches), • Marketing Director (campaign timing and inventory readiness), • Category Managers (Combat Sports, Team Sports, Motorsports), • Finance (COGS, freight, inventory valuation), • Customer Service (delivery issues, returns, customer experience) Serve as the operational backbone that enables growth while protecting service levels and margin. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH • North America GM and COO for strategic direction and performance targets, • E-commerce Director to align demand planning and inventory flow, • Marketing Director to ensure launch and campaign readiness, • Category Managers across Combat Sports, Team Sports, and Motorsports, • 3PL partners, freight forwarders, and carriers across North America, • Finance and Global Operations teams for reporting and compliance WHAT YOU BRING • 7–12+ years of logistics, supply chain, or operations experience, • Proven experience managing 3PLs and multi-channel fulfillment, • Strong understanding of U.S. distribution, warehousing, and freight, • Experience supporting:, • DTC e-commerce, • Amazon / marketplace operations, • Wholesale and retail partners, • Strong analytical skills and comfort owning operational KPIs, • Track record of reducing freight costs and improving inventory efficiency, • Highly organized, execution-focused, and process-driven, • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE • Improved logistics reliability, speed, and accuracy across all channels, • Reduced freight costs and lower air freight dependency, • Healthier inventory levels with faster turnover, • Strong SLA performance from 3PL partners, • Logistics operations that scale cleanly as Venum USA grows, • A supply chain that supports profitability, not just growth WHY VENUM • Lead North American logistics for the #1 combat sports brand in the world, • Help build a fully autonomous U.S. operation from Manhattan HQ, • Direct impact on profitability, customer experience, and scalability, • Work across DTC, Amazon, retail, Team Sports, and Motorsports, • Be part of Venum’s most ambitious growth phase yet COMPENSATION & BENEFITS This role will be compensated with a good-faith pay range of $110,000 – $140,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. Final base pay will depend on several factors, including the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications or professional licenses, and overall performance throughout the interview process. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and a 401(k) matching program. This role may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus award. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. Venum offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the New York City Fair Chance Act and applicable law), domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. A job description for this position is available and has been provided as part of the job posting. The duties and responsibilities described in the job description are intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected for this role and may be modified by the Company as needed based on business requirements. The job description does not limit the Company’s ability to assign or reassign duties, responsibilities, or reporting relationships, and may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the role or the needs of the business.