Director of Global Logistics

LHH; Ohio; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Director of Global Logistics to lead end-to-end logistics for OE and replacement products in a complex, multi-national environment. You will own international freight, warehousing, distribution, and 3PL partnerships, driving optimization and compliance across systems.

The role requires 15+ years in international logistics and 10+ years in leadership, with strong collaboration, analytics, and negotiation skills. Ohio-based role with significant strategic impact.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in international freight forwarding, warehouse operations with supply chain knowledge, logistics, and/or relevant logistics sales experience.
• 10+ years of managerial experience within a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Demonstrated international logistics and freight forwarding experience required.
• Experience managing large-scale, full freight operations, including carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution, inventory management, and transportation.
• Experience with logistics systems, particularly WMS and TMS.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in process improvement, system troubleshooting, and automation.
• Experience managing and negotiating logistics contracts, SOWs, and SLAs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and international logistics requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience within automotive, tire, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics operations across international and domestic transportation, warehousing, distribution, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with broader supply chain and business objectives.
• Oversee logistics operations supporting OE and replacement/distribution business.
• Manage large-scale freight operations, including carrier and freight forwarder strategy, performance, and cost.
• Lead and develop logistics managers and specialists, ensuring accountability and strong operational performance.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to meet delivery schedules and service requirements.
• Manage logistics budgets, including transportation, warehousing, demurrage, detention, and handling costs.
• Identify freight optimization and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service levels.
• Manage relationships with global freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PL providers.
• Negotiate and manage 3PL agreements, statements of work, SLAs, rates, and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and applicable safety standards.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate delays, capacity constraints, and supply chain disruptions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Optimize and standardize logistics processes and systems, including WMS, TMS, and ERP integrations.
• Drive process automation and digitalization initiatives where applicable.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and service-level performance.

Skills

International logistics

Freight management

Logistics leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytics

Excel/MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in business-related field

Tools

WMS

TMS

ERP integrations

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Global Logistics to lead end-to-end logistics operations supporting both original equipment and replacement product business units. This position will oversee international and domestic transportation, warehousing, distribution, freight management, customs, 3PL partnerships, and logistics performance.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive international logistics experience, large-scale freight management, warehouse/distribution leadership, and full end-to-end logistics ownership within a complex operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics operations across international and domestic transportation, warehousing, distribution, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Develop and execute logistics strategies aligned with broader supply chain and business objectives.
• Oversee logistics operations supporting both OE and replacement/distribution business.
• Manage large-scale freight operations, including carrier and freight forwarder strategy, performance, and cost.
• Lead and develop logistics managers and specialists, ensuring accountability, appropriate coverage, and strong operational performance.
• Partner closely with customers and internal teams to meet delivery schedules and service requirements.
• Manage logistics budgets, including transportation, warehousing, demurrage, detention, and handling costs.
• Identify freight optimization and cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining service levels.
• Manage relationships with global freight forwarders, carriers, and 3PL providers.
• Negotiate and manage 3PL agreements, statements of work, service-level agreements, rates, and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and applicable safety standards.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate delays, capacity constraints, and supply chain disruptions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across logistics operations.
• Optimize and standardize logistics processes and systems, including WMS, TMS, and ERP integrations.
• Drive process automation and digitalization initiatives where applicable.
• Monitor KPIs including on-time delivery, cost efficiency, and service-level performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a business-related field required.
• 15+ years of experience in international freight forwarding, warehouse operations with supply chain knowledge, logistics, and/or relevant logistics sales experience.
• 10+ years of managerial experience within a warehouse or distribution center environment.
• Demonstrated international logistics and freight forwarding experience required.
• Experience managing large-scale, full freight operations, including carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PL providers.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, distribution, inventory management, and transportation.
• Experience with logistics systems, particularly WMS and TMS.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in process improvement, system troubleshooting, and automation.
• Experience managing and negotiating logistics contracts, SOWs, and SLAs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and international logistics requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience within automotive, tire, manufacturing, or a related industrial environment is strongly preferred.

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