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Salary: USD 160,000 - 190,000 / annual
Verkada is a rapidly scaling physical AI platform company protecting organizations through integrated security solutions including video, access control, air quality sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. With 30,000+ customers (100+ Fortune 500), $5.8B valuation, and $1B+ annualized bookings, the company is at the forefront of physical AI transformation.
In this role, you will own Verkada's global 3PL network and oversee inbound, warehouse, and outbound logistics operations across APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. You'll be the strategic leader responsible for optimizing supply chain performance, managing logistics partners, driving cost savings, and ensuring world-class service levels.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage strategic partnerships with global 3PL providers: vendor selection, contract negotiations, performance management, and quarterly business reviews
- Oversee inbound, warehouse, and outbound logistics operations across multiple regions
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels
- Develop and monitor KPIs including freight costs, inventory performance, order accuracy, fill rates, and on-time delivery
- Manage inventory deployment strategies, distribution network optimization, and reverse logistics (RMA/refurbishment) programs
- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Planning, Operations, and external logistics providers to resolve issues and improve execution
- Establish and maintain supply chain SOPs while driving adoption of best practices across internal teams and 3PL partners
- Lead implementation and optimization of supply chain systems including WMS, TMS, and ERP integrations
- Present operational performance, trends, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
- Work onsite five days per week in San Mateo
Requirements:
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations management, including 5+ years managing 3PL partnerships
- Experience overseeing global logistics operations across multiple regions and international supply chains
- Strong background in warehouse, transportation, fulfillment, and distribution network management
- Experience with WMS, TMS, ERP platforms, and advanced Excel for reporting and data analysis
- Proven success driving cost reduction initiatives and improving operational efficiency through process optimization
- Experience managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and holding logistics providers accountable to SLAs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into operational improvements
- Excellent communication and project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (APICS CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus)
- Must be independently authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship not available
