Manager, Transportation, International

Manager, Transportation, International

e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it's a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.

In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.

We're looking for a Transportation Manager to oversee end-to-end Transportation supporting our UK and EU warehouses (freight in and freight out). This is a hands-on, cross-functional role that works closely with our freight partners, logistics provider (warehouse 3PL), supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure a seamless flow of goods in and out of the warehouses. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys driving continuous improvement across logistics and operations. Business travel is expected monthly/quarterly to our Warehouse/Partner locations in the UK and Europe. 1-2 business trips/year to the US is also expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain receiving schedules for inbound deliveries and liaise with warehouse teams
• Partner with Customs Brokers and internal Compliance partners to ensure goods are moving across borders without issues
• Plan outbound shipments with Order Management and 3PL Warehouse partners
• Investigate root causes of any on-time delivery failures and implement solutions
• Support and implement operational initiatives to drive efficiency and enable growth
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, improved workflows, and system automation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. Supply Chain, Warehouse, Commercial) to support new market expansions
• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends and performance gaps
• Prepare reports and present transportation insights to senior leadership
• Review freight partner invoices for accuracy/completeness while identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Hold freight partners accountable for reporting their monthly freight data which supports e.l.f.'s greenhouse gas emission tracking. Identify opportunities for sustainability improvements.
• Ensure high service levels and timely shipments to meet customer expectations
• Address and resolve transportation issues affecting customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, quality standards, and SOPs
• Lead or support cross-functional projects aimed at improving operational performance and enabling growth into new markets
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to successful completion

Proven experience in transportation operations, logistics, and/or supply chain (ideally within FMCG, beauty, or retail)

Strong knowledge of working with international freight partners & 3PLs

Proficiency in Excel (for scheduling, reporting, and data analysis)

Experience with ERP systems (SAP or NetSuite preferred)

Highly organised, analytical, and detail-oriented

Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience working in or with larger organisations is preferred