Director Global Logistics
LHH
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Job summary
LHH in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade to lead the transformation of global logistics, fulfillment, and trade compliance for a rapidly growing tech-driven manufacturer. You will develop a multi-year logistics strategy, optimize networks, and manage 3PL partnerships while shaping an operating model that scales with demand and improves customer experience.
The role requires 10+ years in global logistics, bachelor's in a related field, and a proven ability to
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global logistics, supply chain, transportation, or trade compliance
- Proven success developing and executing global logistics strategies
- Extensive experience supporting international operations and complex global supply chains
- Deep expertise managing global 3PL relationships and transportation providers
- Demonstrated success leading logistics or supply chain transformation initiatives
- Strong experience building, developing, and restructuring teams
- Expertise in KPI development, operational excellence, and performance management
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global logistics and trade strategy aligned with long-term business growth objectives
- Create a scalable 5-year roadmap to support expanding global operations and customer demand
- Lead transformation initiatives across logistics, fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and trade compliance functions
- Establish operational frameworks, governance models, and standard operating procedures that improve efficiency and performance
- Lead global transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment operations
- Evaluate and optimize domestic and international logistics networks
- Manage relationships with global third-party logistics (3PL) providers and distribution partners
- Improve service levels, inventory flow, delivery performance, and cost efficiency
- Support global sourcing and supply chain initiatives across multiple international regions
- Provide executive oversight of global trade compliance programs
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade laws
- Lead logistics strategy and operational execution throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, India, and additional global markets
- Assess the impact of trade regulations, tariffs, and geopolitical conditions on supply chain operations
- Establish KPI-driven performance management systems and reporting structures
- Lead regular business reviews utilizing analytics, operational metrics, and performance data
- Partner with Planning, Quality, Customer Service, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to improve supply chain performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Lead and develop a high-performing global logistics organization
- Assess organizational capabilities and implement strategic talent and structural improvements
- Provide leadership to a team of approximately 20-25 professionals across logistics, warehousing, compliance, certification, and engineering support functions
- Foster a collaborative, data-driven, and customer-focused culture
- Partner with IT and systems leaders to modernize logistics capabilities
- Drive adoption of supply chain technologies, analytics platforms, automation tools, and process improvements
- Leverage ERP and logistics systems to improve visibility, reporting, and decision-making
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: Costa Mesa, CA or Southern California Area (Hybrid)
Travel: Approximately 25%+ Global Travel
We are seeking a strategic and transformational Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade to lead and modernize global logistics, fulfillment, trade compliance, and distribution operations for a rapidly growing technology-driven manufacturing organization.
This executive leader will be responsible for developing and executing a multi-year global logistics strategy that supports continued growth, enhances customer experience, optimizes costs, and strengthens operational scalability.
This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing global logistics operations, international trade, warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, and third-party logistics partnerships while building a world-class logistics framework to support future expansion.
- Develop and execute a global logistics and trade strategy aligned with long-term business growth objectives
- Create a scalable 5-year roadmap to support expanding global operations and customer demand
- Lead transformation initiatives across logistics, fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and trade compliance functions
- Establish operational frameworks, governance models, and standard operating procedures that improve efficiency and performance
- Lead global transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment operations
- Evaluate and optimize domestic and international logistics networks
- Manage relationships with global third-party logistics (3PL) providers and distribution partners
- Improve service levels, inventory flow, delivery performance, and cost efficiency
- Support global sourcing and supply chain initiatives across multiple international regions
- Provide executive oversight of global trade compliance programs
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade laws
- Lead logistics strategy and operational execution throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, India, and additional global markets
- Assess the impact of trade regulations, tariffs, and geopolitical conditions on supply chain operations
- Establish KPI-driven performance management systems and reporting structures
- Lead regular business reviews utilizing analytics, operational metrics, and performance data
- Partner with Planning, Quality, Customer Service, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to improve supply chain performance
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
- Lead and develop a high-performing global logistics organization
- Assess organizational capabilities and implement strategic talent and structural improvements
- Provide leadership to a team of approximately 20-25 professionals across logistics, warehousing, compliance, certification, and engineering support functions
- Foster a collaborative, data-driven, and customer-focused culture
- Partner with IT and systems leaders to modernize logistics capabilities
- Drive adoption of supply chain technologies, analytics platforms, automation tools, and process improvements
- Leverage ERP and logistics systems to improve visibility, reporting, and decision-making
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global logistics, supply chain, transportation, or trade compliance
- Proven success developing and executing global logistics strategies
- Extensive experience supporting international operations and complex global supply chains
- Deep expertise managing global 3PL relationships and transportation providers
- Demonstrated success leading logistics or supply chain transformation initiatives
- Strong experience building, developing, and restructuring teams
- Expertise in KPI development, operational excellence, and performance management
- Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience within electronics, technology, industrial manufacturing, automation, or similarly regulated industries
- Knowledge of supplier development, contract manufacturing, sourcing, and global procurement practices
- Experience supporting operations across Europe, United Kingdom, Latin America, and India
- Oracle ERP experience preferred
The ideal candidate is a strategic, highly analytical executive who can balance long-term vision with operational execution. This individual is calm under pressure, data-driven in decision-making, and capable of leading large-scale transformation initiatives while building strong global partnerships.
- A strategic thinker with strong business acumen
- A collaborative and influential leader
- Experienced in navigating complex global logistics environments
- Skilled at driving organizational change
- Passionate about operational excellence and customer satisfaction
- Comfortable making executive-level decisions in fast-moving environments
- 30% Annual Incentive Plan
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k) Program
- Four Weeks PTO to Start
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