The posting
About viaPhoton
We are changing the norm by being customer-focused, technology-led.
viaPhoton builds custom-engineered fiber optic solutions that power AI infrastructure, data centers, and 5G networks for some of the biggest names in tech. In five years we've grown to a team of 200+ and 4x'd our revenue in the last year alone, and we're just getting started. We're looking for dependable, hardworking people who take pride in their work and want to grow with us.
About the Role
You'll own viaPhoton's end-to-end global supply chain, from our Naperville warehouse hub to our 3PL partners and international freight. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you'll guide a high-performing team, including the Inbound and Outbound Logistics Managers, to deliver world-class warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and smart, technology-led scaling as we grow.
- Own operations at our Naperville warehouse hub, including safety, space utilization, lean SOPs, and labor productivity
- Coach and guide the Inbound and Outbound Logistics Managers to deliver flawless receiving, putaway, picking, and shipping on tight dock-to-stock timelines
- Select and manage regional 3PL partners, including overflow storage, cross-dock flows, and external pick-pack, while holding partners to contract and SLA performance
- Govern global freight across air, ocean, and road, monitoring forwarders and carriers on timelines, transit, and freight spend, including Asia and South America lanes
- Partner with Technology on the supply chain tech roadmap, and track rigorous KPIs (OTD, inventory accuracy, cost-per-unit) across ERP and WMS
What You'll Bring
- Have 7+ years of progressive experience running warehouse operations and global distribution
- Have managed warehouse operations attached to or tightly integrated with an active manufacturing facility
- Are hands-on with ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (Odoo experience is a plus)
- Have managed external 3PL contracts and international transportation providers, with a strong grasp of B2B routing guides and trade compliance
- Have directly managed people managers and built collaborative, metrics-focused warehouse cultures, and can travel up to 20% for site and partner visits
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What's in it for you?
- Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
- 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
- Flexible PTO that grows over time
- 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
- Monthly team events
- Click here to view our full benefits overview.
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Location: Naperville, IL
Schedule: Mon–Fri | Onsite, up to 20% travel
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 base salary, plus annual bonus
We're building something big, and we want good people along for the ride. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
At viaPhoton, we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We reinforce this through our core values and beliefs as well as our processes and strategic goals. We remind team members to seek various viewpoints, learn and be hungry with curiosity, and gain trust.
We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit and qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, health condition, genetic information, marital or family status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic background, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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