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Director, Global Transportation
United States
Full Time
2 hours ago
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Key skills
Analytics
Parcel
Leadership
Communication
Collaboration
About this role
Role Overview
Responsible for leading AirLife’s end-to-end global transportation network, including domestic and international freight operations.
Develop global transportation strategy, drive operational excellence, ensuring medical device compliance alignment.
Manage high-performance carrier relationships across ocean, domestic, parcel, and international freight channels.
Excel at carrier accountability, scorecard governance, global freight management, and RFP execution at all levels.
Oversee booking, routing, tracking, and escalation management for global shipments.
Improve transit time consistency, touting efficiency, and freight performance to distribution centers, manufacturing sites, and global partners.
Own a robust carrier scorecard program, setting KPIs and enforcing service-level expectations across carriers.
Lead RFPs at all levels, benchmarking rates, analyzing market trends, and recommending award strategies supported by data and operational performance.
Ensure transportation practices align with medical device compliance expectations, documentation requirements, and global trade regulations.
Requirements
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or global supply chain.
Deep expertise in global transportation operations, including ocean, domestic truckload/LTL, parcel, drayage, and multimodal logistics.
Strong understanding of global freight management, carrier strategy, and RFP execution.
Knowledge of Incoterms, customs processes, and international trade compliance requirements.
Ability to develop and manage KPIs, scorecards, and freight performance analytics and dashboards.
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and related technologies.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost optimization capabilities.
Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to operate strategically while maintaining hands-on operational involvement.
Ability to stay current with global transportation trends, including carrier market cycles, capacity impacts, and emerging technologies.
Results-driven mindset with a continuous improvement orientation.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
Moderate travel (up to ~30%), including occasional international travel.
Benefits
Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
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