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WHY JOIN ALO? Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life. Overview The 3PL Operations Manager is responsible for managing the relationship, performance, financial oversight, and strategic alignment of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) distribution partner at the Netherlands location. This role serves as the primary point of contact for the 3PL provider at the location. The primary objective of this role is to continuously enhance service levels, operational efficiency, cost performance, and customer experience with the outsourced distribution operations. This position plays a critical role in launching new initiatives, driving continuous improvement, optimizing financial performance, and supporting the development of Alo’s flexible, customer-centric fulfillment strategy. The role requires a balance of strategic thinking, analytical capability, and hands-on operational leadership, with regular on-site presence at 3PL partner facilities. Key Responsibilities 3PL Performance & Relationship Management Serve as the primary point of contact for 3PL distribution partners. Manage and monitor 3PL performance across service, cost, capacity, and operational KPIs. Develop, maintain, and enhance KPIs and SLAs to ensure service expectations are consistently met or exceeded. Conduct regular service level reviews and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual business reviews with 3PL partners. Ensure 3PL alignment with Alo’s operational plans, forecasts, and peak readiness strategies. Identify operational risks and proactively implement mitigation plans, particularly during peak periods. Be present on-site at 3PL facilities to oversee performance and drive operational execution. Financial & Budget Management Oversee 3PL financial performance, including budget management, invoice reconciliation, and cost control. Ensure partners operate within approved budgets and implement corrective action plans when variances occur. Support accrual processing and provide variance analysis to leadership. Develop and document internal processes to strengthen financial oversight and drive cost optimization initiatives. Contribute to short- and long-term third-party distribution strategy and cost planning. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance throughput, efficiency, and service levels across DTC, retail, and wholesale fulfillment channels. Drive process improvements and systems enhancements in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Prioritize projects and software feature requests while managing stakeholder expectations. Ensure successful system integrations by aligning requirements, timelines, and internal/external resources. Partner with regional and global teams to implement continuous improvement programs and adopt industry best practices. Strategy & Cross-Functional Collaboration Act as the operational bridge between internal teams (Customer Service, Digital, Retail, Supply Chain) and external 3PL providers. Provide data-driven insights into 3PL capabilities, constraints, and performance opportunities. Support data integrations to ensure alignment with internal reporting platforms and effective SLA management. Support RFP/RFI processes and contract negotiations in partnership with logistics and category teams. Coordinate cross-regionally to ensure alignment on contracts, rates, SLAs, compliance metrics, and operational standards. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field; or equ