Director, Global Transportation Strategy

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.; Buntyn (TN); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma brands

401(k) plan

Paid vacations and EAP

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Director of Transportation in Memphis, TN to lead the end-to-end transportation network across LTL, FTL, intermodal, parcel, ocean, and air freight.

The role requires executive leadership, data-driven decision making, and a passion for developing people. You will partner across Distribution Operations, Supply Planning, Inventory, Merchandising, Customs Compliance, Finance, Customer Care, Procurement, and Technology to enable growth while maintaining operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10+ years of progressive transportation leadership experience.
• At least 5 years leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing domestic and international transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise transportation strategy across all modes.
• Lead transportation procurement, carrier sourcing, contracts, and bids.
• Build carrier scorecards and drive continuous improvement with partners.
• Manage multi-million-dollar transportation budget and analytics programs.
• Collaborate with Distribution Operations, Inventory Planning, Supply Planning, and Finance.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Influence without authority

Operational leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Infor

Power BI

SQL

SAP

Oracle

Manhattan

Blue Yonder

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a Director of Transportation in Memphis, TN to lead the end-to-end transportation network across LTL, FTL, intermodal, parcel, ocean, and air freight.

The role requires executive leadership, data-driven decision making, and a passion for developing people. You will partner across Distribution Operations, Supply Planning, Inventory, Merchandising, Customs Compliance, Finance, Customer Care, Procurement, and Technology to enable growth while maintaining operational