Directing the movement of products from suppliers to retail locations, fulfillment centers, and e-commerce channels is the core of this role. The Director of Global Logistics develops and executes enterprise-wide strategies for transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory deployment, import/export, customs compliance, and trade management. This position provides strategic leadership for both domestic and international logistics operations, ensuring efficiency while optimizing cost, service, and inventory performance.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the enterprise global logistics strategy supporting domestic and international supply chain operations
Establish long-term transportation, distribution, warehousing, and inventory flow strategies that align with corporate growth objectives
Lead logistics transformation initiatives focused on operational excellence, cost reduction, inventory optimization, and customer service improvements
Design scalable logistics and distribution capabilities that support evolving retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and operational requirements
Provide executive leadership and direction regarding logistics performance, transportation risks, trade compliance matters, and supply chain continuity planning
Provide strategic oversight of logistics, warehousing, distribution, inventory deployment, and fulfillment operations
Ensure efficient movement of inventory from suppliers through distribution centers and into retail stores, operating locations, and e-commerce fulfillment channels
Lead initiatives that improve warehouse productivity, inventory accuracy, fulfillment speed, throughput capacity, and labor efficiency
Develop transportation and distribution strategies that optimize service levels while reducing logistics and operating costs
Oversee inventory transfer and deployment strategies to maintain appropriate inventory levels throughout the network
Establish warehouse and logistics performance standards supporting enterprise sales, service, and profitability objectives
Implement continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational efficiency, improve inventory visibility, and enhance overall supply chain performance
Evaluate warehouse network design, storage utilization, slotting methodologies, and fulfillment processes to maximize operational effectiveness
Direct domestic and international transportation operations including ocean, air, rail, parcel, LTL, FTL, intermodal, drayage, and final-mile delivery services
Develop transportation sourcing strategies and negotiate carrier agreements that improve service performance while reducing freight spend
Manage freight forwarders, transportation providers, customs brokers, 3PLs, and logistics service partners
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Establish transportation KPIs focused on cost, transit time, on-time delivery, claims, and service reliability
Identify opportunities for freight consolidation, route optimization, load utilization, and network efficiencies
Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on international trade, tariffs, duties, customs compliance, and cross-border logistics
Develop strategies to minimize tariff exposure, duty costs, brokerage expenses, and overall landed cost while maintaining full regulatory compliance
Evaluate sourcing decisions and supplier locations to identify opportunities associated with free trade agreements and duty reduction programs
Provide guidance regarding Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, country-of-origin requirements, customs valuation, and import/export regulations
Oversee customs brokerage activities and ensure accurate execution of import and export documentation
Monitor global trade developments, tariff changes, geopolitical events, customs regulations, and regulatory changes affecting supply chain operations
Ensure compliance with applicable customs, trade, import/export, and transportation regulations
Lead strategic initiatives designed to reduce overall logistics, warehousing, transportation, and landed costs
Develop and execute logistics cost reduction programs involving carrier sourcing, network optimization, inventory positioning, freight consolidation, routing strategies, and distribution efficiency improvements
Analyze total landed cost, transportation spend, warehousing expenses, inventory carrying costs, and supply chain operating expenses
Identify opportunities to leverage tariffs, duty programs, foreign trade zones, free trade agreements, and alternative sourcing strategies to improve profitability
Collaborate with Procurement and Finance to evaluate sourcing alternatives and total cost of ownership impacts
Establish annual logistics savings targets and drive continuous value creation initiatives across the enterprise
Develop and maintain strategic relationships with freight carriers, customs brokers, warehouse operators, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers
Lead RFPs, contract negotiations, rate reviews, and service-level agreement development for logistics-related services
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, compliance audits, and continuous improvement programs
Ensure external service providers meet operational, financial, quality, and compliance expectations
Establish comprehensive logistics KPIs and performance reporting frameworks
Develop dashboards measuring transportation cost, landed cost, inventory velocity, warehouse productivity, order fulfillment, service levels, and supply chain efficiency
Analyze operational and financial performance data to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
Present performance results, cost savings initiatives, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Identify logistics, transportation, inventory, and trade-related risks that could impact business operations
Develop contingency plans for transportation disruptions, port congestion, customs delays, geopolitical events, carrier failures, and supply chain interruptions
Lead issue resolution involving shipment delays, customs holds, claims, shortages, damages, and service failures
Maintain business continuity strategies that ensure uninterrupted product flow and operational support
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, International Business, Operations Management, Finance, or related field
Minimum 10 years of progressive logistics, transportation, distribution, supply chain, or global trade experience
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing logistics teams, distribution operations, transportation functions, or supply chain organizations
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale domestic and international logistics networks
Extensive experience with tariffs, duties, customs brokerage, trade compliance, landed cost analysis, and international transportation
Experience negotiating transportation contracts, logistics agreements, and third-party logistics partnerships
Expert knowledge of global logistics, transportation management, warehousing, distribution, inventory deployment, and supply chain operations
Strong understanding of tariffs, duties, customs compliance, HTS classifications, Incoterms, landed cost analysis, free trade agreements, and cross-border trade requirements
Advanced knowledge of transportation sourcing, carrier negotiations, freight economics, and logistics network optimization
Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and quantify business impact
Demonstrated ability to design and implement logistics strategies that improve service, inventory performance, and profitability
Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience utilizing transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and supply chain analytics tools
Ability to influence executive leadership and drive cross-functional alignment across complex organizations
Nice to have:
Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline)
Professional certifications such as CSCP, CLTD, CPSM, C.P.M., CSCMP, or equivalent
