Director, Transportation and Facilities PTx

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director, Transportation and Facilities PTx in the United States.

This is a senior global supply chain leadership role responsible for shaping and executing transportation, logistics, and facilities strategy across international markets. You will oversee a complex, multi-region distribution network spanning EME and South America, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and reliable product movement. The role also extends beyond logistics to include ownership of facilities governance for non-supply-chain-owned sites such as offices, R&D centers, and commercial locations. You will define global freight strategy, optimize distribution networks, and drive operational excellence across warehousing and transportation systems. Acting as a key enterprise leader, you will partner across supply chain, sales, production planning, and global facilities teams to ensure alignment on infrastructure, performance, and cost efficiency. This is a high-impact role suited for a leader who thrives in complex global environments and is passionate about driving transformation in logistics and facilities operations.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for distribution centers across EME and South America, ensuring service performance, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency aligned with global objectives.
• Define and govern global transportation strategy across all modes, including carrier selection, contract management, and network optimization.
• Develop and implement transportation risk mitigation strategies, including contingency routing and carrier diversification.
• Manage end-to-end logistics P&L, driving cost optimization while maintaining service quality and operational excellence.
• Oversee global inventory control for finished goods across distribution centers, ensuring accuracy, turnover optimization, and availability.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, Incoterms, export controls, and transportation safety standards.
• Lead logistics digital transformation initiatives, including implementation of TMS and real-time tracking systems.
• Design and optimize global distribution networks, including warehouse footprint, transport routes, and hub structures.
• Serve as the single point of contact for PTx facilities outside supply chain-owned buildings, coordinating with global facilities leadership on infrastructure, compliance, and service levels.
• Lead and develop a multi-functional logistics team while fostering cross-functional alignment with sales, production planning, and operations stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or supply chain leadership roles, preferably in a global or technology-driven environment.
• Proven experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams across transportation and warehousing functions.
• Strong expertise in SAP (LE, WM, EWM) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Experience using supply chain modeling tools for network optimization and distribution planning.
• Deep understanding of international trade regulations, Incoterms 2020, and export compliance frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing logistics P&L and delivering cost optimization initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in negotiating large-scale global freight and warehousing contracts.
• Experience implementing Lean logistics practices such as Kanban or Milk-runs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills in global environments.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible and hybrid/remote work options depending on role requirements.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discounted company stock options.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and time off.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance and additional supplemental insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support.
• Access to wellness programs and employee development resources.