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Global Director – Logistics, Network Optimization
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Global Director – Logistics, Network Optimization
New York, United States of America
Full Time
2 weeks ago
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Key skills
Analytics
SAP
Leadership
Risk Management
About this role
Role Overview
Design and continuously optimize the global logistics network (plants, warehouses, DCs, 3PLs, lanes, modes)
Lead network modeling and scenario analysis to balance service, cost, inventory, and risk
Optimize cost-to-serve by customer, lane, product, and BU, partnering closely with Finance
Drive structural improvements (e.g., footprint rationalization, mode shifts, regionalization, postponement strategies)
Establish a clear global operating model with defined decision rights, standards, and escalation paths
Own 3PL governance: performance management, SLAs, KPIs, safety, audit readiness, and continuous improvement
Build robust cost-to-serve and margin analytics to support pricing, customer strategy, and BU decisions
Ensure data accuracy to support financial integrity, compliance, and decision-making
Strengthen logistics risk management (capacity, geopolitical risk, congestion, disruptions)
Drive best-practice sharing, talent development, and succession planning
Requirements
12+ years progressive leadership in global logistics, distribution, or supply chain network roles
APICS Certification is required
Strong financial acumen: budget ownership, standard costing, cost-to-serve, ROI-based decision-making
Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide change across regions and BUs
Deep experience managing 3PL-led logistics networks and performance governance
Hands-on experience operating within SAP (S/4HANA strongly preferred)
Track record of delivering structural cost and service improvements, not just tactical wins
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits
Pay-for-performance incentive plans
Dynamic and challenging work environment
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