Director Global Logistics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• This role is a strategic leadership position for an individual who operates with a network-oriented mindset and a sense of urgency.

• You will create the comprehensive logistics plan, lead a high-performing global team, and propel the three key pillars that shape our logistics objectives.

• Develop and take ownership of the global master shipping plan across various plants, distribution centers, and customers, ensuring timely delivery, reduced lead times, and a streamlined logistics framework.

• Oversee decisions regarding direct ship versus DC-managed SKU segmentation, balancing service, cost, and inventory trade-offs within the network.

• Propel initiatives for lane and carrier rationalization to simplify network complexity, eliminate redundancy, and decrease overall logistics costs.

• Design and execute network strategies that facilitate regional growth in North America, EMEA, and APAC.

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain Planning to convert demand and inventory strategies into logistics network requirements.

• Establish and manage freight spend analytics and network performance reporting to support data-driven optimization decisions.

• Develop and maintain contingency playbooks to ensure DwyerOmega continues shipping amid disruptions.

• Implement strategies for multi-source carrier and lane redundancy to eliminate single points of failure in critical trade lanes.

• Define and uphold risk-tiered safety stock positioning at essential logistics nodes to buffer against supply chain shocks.

• Lead scenario planning and logistics stress testing activities to uncover vulnerabilities and confirm response readiness.

• Build and sustain relationships with strategic carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers to ensure priority access during tight market conditions.

• Create and execute a global logistics sustainability roadmap in alignment with DwyerOmega’s corporate ESG objectives.

• Spearhead modal shift initiatives to adopt lower-emission transport options when operationally feasible, including intermodal, rail, and sea-air conversions.

• Integrate ESG performance criteria into carrier selection, RFP evaluations, and contract terms.

• Establish emissions tracking and reporting capabilities by lane and shipment, facilitating accurate Scope 3 carbon accounting.

• Hold accountability for the logistics function’s customs compliance, import/export controls, and cross-border regulatory requirements.

• Act as the primary logistics partner to the Trade Compliance and Legal teams.

• Supervise the classification, valuation, and documentation of goods for all international shipments.

• Promote continuous improvement in trade compliance processes, documentation accuracy, and broker performance to minimize duty exposure, clearance delays, and regulatory risks.

• Lead global freight procurement efforts, including RFPs, carrier negotiations, and contract management across all transport modes such as parcel, LTL, FTL, air, and ocean.

• Develop and sustain a preferred carrier program with clearly defined performance standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain management.

• 5+ years of senior leadership experience overseeing global logistics operations across multiple regions.

• Proven success in designing and optimizing international logistics networks covering NA, EMEA, and APAC.

• A strong track record in leading freight procurement, carrier management, and logistics cost reduction initiatives.

• Hands-on experience in managing customs compliance, import/export controls, and cross-border trade regulations across various jurisdictions.

• Familiarity with working closely with Trade Compliance and Legal functions on regulatory issues, audits, and policy alignment.

• Experience in developing logistics resilience frameworks and navigating significant supply chain disruptions.

• Background in ESG reporting, sustainable logistics, or emissions tracking programs.

• Proficiency with TMS and logistics visibility platforms.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.

• A master’s degree or MBA is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge across all freight modes: parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean, and air.

• Strong working knowledge of global trade compliance, including HTS classification, country of origin, duty management, export controls, and sanctions screening.

• Ability to interpret complex regulatory and tariff developments into clear logistics and commercial implications.

• Proficient in strategic network design, capable of modeling trade-offs between cost, service, and resilience.

• Advanced analytical and financial skills, with experience in freight spending, duty costs, and logistics P&L management.

• Knowledgeable in Scope 3 emissions measurement, ESG frameworks, and sustainable transport alternatives.

• Capacity to create contingency plans and lead decisively through logistics disruptions.

• Strong leadership and talent development abilities to build and inspire global, cross-cultural teams.

• Exceptional communication skills and executive presence, comfortable presenting strategy, compliance risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership.

• A solutions-oriented mindset with a proven history of driving continuous improvement at scale.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity.

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.