About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Supply Chain & Global Logistics based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development and day-to-day execution of a complex, international distribution network supporting humanitarian and community-focused programs.
- Design and implement responsive demand forecasting and inventory management frameworks.
- Establish and manage a pre-positioned disaster response reserve.
- Oversee the complete lifecycle of donated and procured goods, from donor offer matching and freight contracting to receiving, inventory verification, distribution, documentation, and financial closeout.
- Lead U.S. logistics operations, representing approximately 70% of the role's scope.
- Manage international operations, representing approximately 30% of the role's scope, including cross-border transportation, import/export documentation, customs compliance, and regional distribution requirements.
- Build and maintain relationships with freight carriers, brokers, warehouses, and logistics providers.
- Serve as the operational owner of logistics technology, including Salesforce, NetSuite ERP, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and warehouse management systems.
- Transform operational and field data into actionable insights.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, troubleshoot field challenges, and develop consistent standard operating procedures.
- Partner with Finance to align physical inventory movements, receipt documentation, invoices, and general ledger records.
- Ensure international shipments comply with applicable U.S. export control and sanctions requirements, including EAR and OFAC regulations.
- Establish performance criteria, quality scorecards, and audit frameworks for domestic and international distribution partners.
- Recruit, develop, and lead the global logistics team.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field is required; a master's degree is a plus.
- At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in global supply chain and logistics management.
- Professional certification such as APICS/ASCM CSCP or CPIM, ISM CPSM, or Certified Humanitarian Logistician (CHL) is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience as a hands-on operational leader and troubleshooter.
- Extensive knowledge of U.S. freight transportation and warehousing networks.