Manager, Transportation - Store Development Projects

Job ID: 289831
Location Name: Maryland Distribution Center
Address: 4622 Mercedes Drive, Maryland, MD 21017, United States (US)
Job Type:
Position Type: Regular
Job Function: Distribution Center
Work Location: Yes

Belong to Something Beautiful

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential, and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful. 

Your Role at Sephora:

This role oversees the coordination and movement of fixtures, equipment, materials, and supplies to project sites to ensure execution aligns with project timelines, budget expectations, and operational goals. The position provides both tactical and strategic support in transportation planning, vendor management, performance tracking, and issue resolution.

The Manager works cross-functionally with Store Development, Construction, Procurement, Distribution Centers, and external logistics partners to drive efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve service levels. This individual will play a key role in developing transportation metrics, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage transportation and logistics activities for store development projects
• Coordinate deliveries of fixtures, equipment, signage, and construction materials to project sites
• Develop transportation schedules aligned with project timelines and store opening dates
• Collaborate with store development, construction, and procurement
• Oversee carrier selection, vendor performance, and freight cost management
• Ensure timely and accurate shipment tracking, delivery confirmations, and issue resolution
• Manage transportation budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Monitor compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies
• Resolve transportation delays, damages, and service-related issues
• Analyze transportation performance metrics and prepare operational reports
• Conduct site logistics planning to support efficient project execution
• Maintain strong relationships with third-party logistics providers and carriers

What You’ll Bring:

• Logistics or BA/BS degree/experience strongly preferred
• Preferred 2-3+ years analytical experience working in Logistics and Forwarding management
• Previous experience with foreign suppliers and providers, all modes of Transportation
• Previous experience or ability to quickly develop proficiency with transportation systems
• Project leadership experience
• Logistics systems user experience preferred, Smart Sheets, Excel, Power Point
• Ability to travel up to 25 %

Where and How:

• Location. Maryland or Remote 

• Availability. This role may require availability, including evenings or weekends. 

What You’ll Get: 

The annual base salary range for this position is $108.460,00 - $121.220,00. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the applicant’s qualifications for the position; years of relevant experience; specific and unique skills; level of education attained; certifications or other professional licenses held; other legitimate, non-discriminatory business factors specific to the position; and the geographic location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will perform the job. Individuals employed in this position may also be eligible to earn bonuses. This job will be posted for a minimum of 5 days.

• Caring Community . Thrive in a supportive, mentorship-driven environment from your leaders while also creating that same environment for your teams!
• Fulfilling Path . We invest in you, not just your role, with opportunities to learn, innovate and lead.
• Meaningful Work . Your work creates real impact. With every decision leading to thousands of shipments, you bring beauty to life for our clients.

Rewards as Unique as You: 

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may depend on job classification and length of employment. 

• Health . Thrive on and off the floor with healthcare plans that fit the needs of you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Sephora also fully covers our employees’ disability and life insurance.
• Wealth . We offer a competitive 401k with 4% match as well as FSA and HSA programs. We also offer a Student Debt Retirement plan, where your student loan payments qualify to earn the 401k match from Sephora.
• Balance . Enjoy paid time off, sick paid time off, and protected leave.
• Growth . We invest in you, with access to development programs, tuition reimbursement, and mentorship so that you can flourish in this fast-paced role.
• Perks . Love what you do, love what you get! Enjoy 30% discount on all merchandise/services, opportunities for free product or “gratis,” and flash sale discounts on LVMH brand products.
• Support . Join a team that truly cares – with free mental health and financial coaching resources with 24/7 access to Modern Health and Financial Finesse. Plus, volunteer and donation matching.

Sephora values a diverse and inclusive workplace and considers all applicants without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age, religion, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Sephora is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or other medical conditions. 

Sephora will consider all qualified applicants, including those with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. 

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