Director, Global Logistics

Our team members are the key to our company’s success, and their health and well-being, as well as that of their families, is very important to us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that allows our team members stay healthy, plan for their future and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Benefits may vary with employment status. To see our fill list of Team Member Benefits please visit our career site: www.gotoworkhappy.com/benefits Job Description The Director of Global Logistics is responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide logistics, transportation, distribution, warehousing, inventory deployment, import/export, customs compliance, and trade management strategies that support business growth while optimizing cost, service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency. This role provides strategic leadership for domestic and international logistics operations, including transportation management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, distribution center operations, warehouse performance, inventory movement, trade compliance, and global supply chain risk management. The Director will ensure efficient movement of products from suppliers through distribution networks and into retail locations, fulfillment centers, operating properties, and ecommerce channels. The position serves as the enterprise subject matter expert for tariffs, duties, customs regulations, landed cost management, free trade agreements, transportation economics, and logistics network optimization. The Director will partner closely with Procurement, Finance, Operations, Legal, Merchandising, Inventory Planning, and external logistics providers to drive service excellence, cost savings, inventory productivity, and supply chain resiliency. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Strategic Logistics Leadership 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, ecommerce, wholesale, and operational requirements. Provide executive leadership and direction regarding logistics performance, transportation risks, trade compliance matters, and supply chain continuity planning. Logistics, Distribution & Warehouse Management 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 ecommerce 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. Transportation & Freight Management 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 reduc…

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