# Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Fulfillment)

**Company:** [Flexport](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/flexport)
**Location:** Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX, Los Angeles, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** SQL, Python, Looker, Tableau, Powerbi, Excel, Google Sheets, R, BI Tools, Workflow Automation
**Posted:** 2026-01-30

> Architects Flexport's future fulfillment network by designing scalable processes, building tools with SQL/Python/BI, and leading strategic initiatives across operations, product, and tech. Requires 7-10+ years in logistics/fulfillment with strong technical skills.

## Job Description

## The Opportunity

Flexport is building the future of global fulfillment. As Sr. Manager, Strategic Initiatives, you'll architect tomorrow’s fulfillment network: designing processes, building products, and creating standards that define operations at scale. You'll work across operations, product, and technology to identify gaps, design solutions, and implement them.

## What You’ll Do

**Architect the Future of Fulfillment**
- Design, standardize, and codify processes, products, and tools for Flexport’s next generation fulfillment network.
- Define operating models that scale globally, balancing efficiency, cost, speed, and customer experience.

**Build, Not Just Manage**
- Own initiatives end-to-end: diagnosing problems, designing solutions, building prototypes, and driving implementation.
- Develop tooling, dashboards, and models using SQL, Python, BI platforms, and workflow automation.

**Leverage Data for Strategic Planning**
- Use data to uncover bottlenecks, quantify opportunities, and drive cost savings.
- Build forecasting and scenario planning models for network design and capacity planning.

**Be a Cross-Functional Force Multiplier**
- Partner with engineering, product, operations, finance, and commercial teams.
- Translate operational pain points into product requirements and ensure adoption.

**Standardize the Network**
- Establish SOPs, reporting cadences, and KPIs.
- Drive governance and accountability across sites.

**Drive Strategic Initiatives at Scale**
- Lead projects like automation, robotics, compliance, and international expansion.
- Develop and execute multi-year roadmaps with senior leadership.

## You Should Have
- **7–10+ years** of experience in fulfillment, logistics, supply chain, or operations strategy.
- **Technical skills**: SQL (expert), Excel/Google Sheets (advanced), BI tools (Looker, Tableau, PowerBI), preferably Python or R.
- Proven record of designing and implementing scalable processes/products.
- Strong strategic thinking connecting execution to P&L and vision.
- Entrepreneurial mindset thriving in ambiguity.
- Executive-level communication to influence stakeholders.
- **Bonus**: Experience with robotics, warehouse automation, or fulfillment products.

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