Commercial Operations Manager
3 days ago
Chino
About the Company At US Elogistics Service Corp., we’re powering global commerce through fast, intelligent, and scalable fulfillment solutions. With a footprint spanning over 38 million ft² in 30+ countries and advanced tech like Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), we’re redefining how brands deliver customer experiences. About the Role This role will manage a diverse portfolio of commercial activities, including warehouse lease-exit coordination, strategic sourcing, surplus inventory disposition, commercial insurance, and market intelligence. The ideal candidate is a strong negotiator and cross-functional partner who can manage multiple projects, build reliable supplier relationships, and turn market data into actionable business recommendations. Responsibilities Warehouse Lease Exit Coordination • Coordinate warehouse lease expirations, move-outs, and property handbacks across the Americas., • Serve as a key point of contact with landlords and property-management representatives regarding move-out requirements, inspections, repairs, restoration, and final turnover., • Partner with regional operations, facilities, legal, finance, and other stakeholders to ensure lease-exit activities are completed on schedule and in accordance with contractual requirements., • Track project timelines, costs, outstanding obligations, and closeout documentation. Strategic Sourcing and Procurement • Source and manage suppliers for high-value operational purchases, including forklifts, racking systems, racking installation, bulk consumables, and electronic equipment., • Lead requests for quotation or proposal, bid comparisons, commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution., • Identify opportunities to improve pricing, service levels, lead times, and total cost of ownership., • Maintain appropriate procurement documentation and support compliance with internal approval and contracting processes. Surplus and Slow-Moving Inventory Disposition • Oversee the disposition of surplus, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory across the regional warehouse network., • Support local teams in identifying qualified recyclers, liquidators, and recovery vendors., • Lead pricing discussions, commercial negotiations, and contract coordination with disposition partners., • Conduct periodic supplier reviews and monitor performance, compliance, service quality, and recovery value. Commercial Insurance Management • Manage the procurement and administration of warehouse General Liability insurance, including new placements, renewals, cancellations, policy changes, claims coordination, and coverage reviews., • Work with insurance brokers, carriers, legal, finance, and operational stakeholders to maintain appropriate coverage., • Develop and maintain relationships with insurance providers and other risk-management partners., • Identify potential coverage gaps and recommend proactive risk-mitigation solutions. Market Intelligence and Business Insights • Collect and analyze commercial and market information, including macroeconomic trends, logistics and industrial-real-estate developments, warehouse vacancy rates, rental rates, and comparable market transactions., • Prepare recurring reports, dashboards, and presentations for regional leadership., • Translate market findings into practical recommendations supporting sourcing, leasing, budgeting, and operational decisions., • Monitor emerging risks and opportunities affecting the company’s warehouse network. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, Real Estate, Risk Management, or a related field., • [5+] years of relevant experience in commercial operations, procurement, supply chain, industrial real estate, warehouse operations, insurance, or a related field., • Demonstrated experience in supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations, and contract coordination., • Strong project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations and stakeholders., • Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to work effectively with operations, finance, legal, facilities, landlords, brokers, insurers, and external suppliers., • Willingness to travel within the Americas as business needs require. Preferred Skills • Experience supporting a multi-site warehouse, logistics, transportation, fulfillment, or industrial-real-estate network., • Familiarity with warehouse lease exits, facility restoration, industrial equipment procurement, or surplus asset disposition., • Experience working with commercial insurance brokers or carriers., • Knowledge of warehouse leasing trends and industrial-real-estate market data., • Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is a plus.