Director, North America Logistics

Oura Oura · Consumer · San Francisco, CA +1 · Supply Chain

Oura is seeking a Director, North America Logistics to lead their logistics operations across retail, D2C, and commercial channels. This role involves owning the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of the logistics network, driving on-time delivery performance, leading cost optimization initiatives, and spearheading systems and automation for operational scale. The Director will manage P&L, negotiate with 3PLs and carriers, and build real-time visibility capabilities.

What you'd actually do

  1. Own end-to-end logistics execution across all three North America channels — Retail, D2C, and Commercial — ensuring each channel operates with clear SLAs, defined ownership, and measurable performance standards.
  2. Own the OTD (On-Time Delivery) KPI framework across all channels, establishing targets, tracking performance, and holding 3PL partners and carriers accountable to commitments.
  3. Own the North America logistics P&L, including freight spend, fulfillment costs, and cost-per-unit across all channels; build and manage against an annual operating budget.
  4. Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of logistics technology platforms (WMS, TMS, OMS, carrier management systems) that enable operational scale and visibility.
  5. Serve as the executive relationship owner for all North America 3PL and carrier partners; lead contract negotiations, annual RFPs, and performance governance.

Skills

Required

  • Logistics strategy and execution
  • P&L management
  • Supply chain operations
  • 3PL and carrier management
  • Performance KPI management (OTD, cycle times)
  • Cost optimization and negotiation
  • Logistics technology implementation (WMS, TMS, OMS)
  • Automation and systems integration
  • Retail, D2C, and B2B fulfillment operations
  • Team leadership

Nice to have

  • Experience with EDI systems
  • Warehouse automation (robotics, pick-and-pack)
  • Chargeback and deduction management
  • Network design and optimization

What the JD emphasized

  • end-to-end accountability
  • continuous improvement
  • customer on-time delivery (OTD) performance
  • cost optimization initiatives
  • systems and automation agenda
  • scale Oura’s operations
  • senior leadership role
  • full P&L visibility
  • end-to-end accountability
  • own the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement
  • drive customer on-time delivery (OTD) performance
  • lead cost optimization initiatives
  • spearhead the systems and automation agenda
  • scale Oura’s operations
  • own end-to-end logistics execution
  • clear SLAs
  • defined ownership
  • measurable performance standards
  • operational strategy
  • routing guide compliance
  • EDI readiness
  • packaging/labeling mandates
  • flawless onboarding
  • D2C fulfillment operations
  • order accuracy
  • carrier performance
  • best-in-class post-purchase customer experience
  • Build and scale Commercial/B2B logistics operations
  • support Oura’s growing enterprise
  • health/wellness channel partnerships
  • Lead execution of new distribution nodes
  • fulfillment expansion
  • support Oura’s geographic growth roadmap
  • Own the OTD (On-Time Delivery) KPI framework
  • establishing targets
  • tracking performance
  • holding 3PL partners and carriers accountable
  • Drive continuous reduction in PO-to-delivery cycle times
  • accelerating fill rates
  • reducing stock-out risk
  • Establish and enforce service level agreements
  • structured scorecards
  • QBR cadences
  • drive accountability
  • continuous improvement
  • Build real-time shipment visibility capabilities
  • proactive exception management
  • faster resolution of delivery failures
  • Own the North America logistics P&L
  • freight spend
  • fulfillment costs
  • cost-per-unit
  • build and manage against an annual operating budget
  • Develop and execute a multi-year cost-down roadmap
  • carrier contract negotiations
  • freight mode optimization
  • network consolidation
  • 3PL rate benchmarking
  • Build and own a rigorous retail chargeback and deduction management program
  • systematic audit
  • dispute
  • recovery processes
  • defend company margins
  • Run ongoing cost-to-serve analyses
  • actionable decisions on distribution strategy
  • packaging optimization
  • fulfillment model design
  • Partner with Finance to build logistics cost models and forecasts
  • annual planning cycle
  • long-range strategic plan
  • Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of logistics technology platforms
  • enable operational scale and visibility
  • Drive automation of manual workflows
  • reduce cost
  • error rates
  • cycle times
  • Partner with IT and Engineering to build integrations
  • define data standards
  • system requirements
  • enable real-time operational intelligence
  • Build and own the North America logistics reporting suite
  • feed executive-level decision making
  • Identify and implement warehouse automation opportunities
  • improve throughput
  • reduce per-unit fulfillment cost
  • Serve as the executive relationship owner
  • lead contract negotiations
  • annual RFPs
  • performance governance
  • Design the North America distribution network architecture
  • support omnichannel growth
  • evaluate node placement
  • hub-and-spoke vs. distributed fulfillment models
  • regional capacity needs
  • Conduct regular 3PL and carrier scorecarding
  • escalate and resolve performance gaps swiftly
  • protect OTD, cost, and compliance commitments
  • Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Influence