Senior Director, Global Logistics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Minimum of 18 years of progressive experience in global logistics, supply chain, or a directly related field required, with demonstrated progression into senior leadership roles.
• Minimum of 10 years of supervisory and management experience, including at least 5 years leading director-level teams and driving enterprise-level cross-functional initiatives.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience with import/export trade compliance, U.S. and international customs regulations, and global logistics operations supporting enterprise-scale business.
• Warehouse/Operations Demonstrated experience working in close partnership with warehouse, distribution, and/or integration center operations at scale (1M+ sq ft / complex multi-site environments preferred).
• Expert knowledge of global supply chain and logistics operations, including inbound, outbound, and reverse logistics, transportation modes, distribution network design, and supply chain economics at enterprise scale.
• Deep, working knowledge of U.S. and international import/export trade compliance including EAR, ITAR, EU dual-use regulations, OFAC sanctions, and customs entry/clearance processes. U.S. Trade regulations expertise required.
• Proven expertise managing and strategically negotiating with global carriers, freight forwarders, 3PLs, and customs brokers across air, ocean, ground, and express modes.
• Advanced experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) systems such as Oracle GTM, Amber Road/E2open, or similar enterprise platforms; experience with TMS and WMS platforms and their ERP integrations required.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and data-driven decision-making capabilities; ability to synthesize complex logistics data into executive-level insights, business cases, and operational action plans.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, negotiation, and executive stakeholder management skills; demonstrated ability to influence and align senior leaders across business functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise web-based business applications; experience with BI/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) preferred.
• Experience with VAT/GST regulations and international trade finance instruments a plus.
• Knowledge of APAC, EU, and LATAM customs regimes and operational logistics environments strongly preferred.
• APICS CSCP, CSCMP SCPro, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Lean certification strongly preferred.
• S. Customs Broker’s License is a significant plus.
• Fluency in English required; professional proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
• Must possess an elevated level of integrity, judgment, and professionalism, including in managing complex, sensitive, and highly confidential matters.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire large, diverse teams in a fast-paced, high-growth, global environment with competing priorities and evolving business requirements.
• Qualified candidates must have a genuine interest in and ability to thrive in WWT’s dynamic, entrepreneurial, and customer-obsessed culture.

People Management:

• This position manages a team and is responsible for recruiting, developing, and mentoring staff.
• Work is accomplished with significant autonomy, requiring independent judgment and decision-making.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 25% (domestic and international).

Compensation/ Benefits:

Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 plus a variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.

The well-being of WWT employees is essential. So, when it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees: