Director Transportation & Logistics

JCW Group; Salem (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in medical and laboratory systems is seeking a Director of Global Transportation & Logistics. This role requires ownership of global transportation strategy, management of logistics across North America and Europe, with potential expansion into Asia. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with trade regulations, developing partnerships, and leading a logistics team. Candidates should have 5–10 years of experience in logistics, strong knowledge in global shipping, and vendor management skills. Hybrid work flexibility is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience in medical devices, scientific instrumentation, robotics, or capital equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global shipping, Incoterms, and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own global transportation strategy and carrier partnerships.
• Manage domestic and international shipping across all modes.
• Lead logistics for oversized, heavy, hazardous, and high-value equipment.

Skills

Transportation leadership

Logistics management

Global shipping expertise

Carrier negotiation

Vendor management

Tools

ERP systems

TMS (Transportation Management System)

Job description

Director of Global Transportation & Logistics

A fast-growing manufacturer of complex medical and laboratory automation systems is seeking a Director of Global Transportation & Logistics to lead global freight, trade compliance, and logistics operations across North America and Europe, with expansion into Asia underway.

Base Pay Range

$140,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Own global transportation strategy and carrier partnerships.
• Manage domestic and international shipping across all modes (air, ocean, LTL, FTL, parcel, white glove).
• Lead logistics for oversized, heavy, hazardous, and high-value equipment.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs, tariffs, and export controls.
• Drive on-time delivery, cost control, and logistics performance metrics.
• Partner cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Planning, Service, and Finance.
• Manage a small warehouse operation via an offsite 3PL.
• Lead and develop a logistics team (5–7 direct reports).

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership.
• Experience in medical devices, scientific instrumentation, robotics, or capital equipment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global shipping, Incoterms, and trade compliance.
• Proven carrier negotiation and vendor management experience.
• ERP/TMS proficiency and strong execution mindset.

Location

Salem, MA (on-site). Hybrid flexibility for the right candidate.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Supply Chain and Management

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research