DVP Global Logistics

Recreational Equipment, Inc.

Seattle (WA)

Remote

USD 225,000 - 300,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

REI Co-op is seeking a Divisional Vice President of Global Logistics to shape how products move from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and customers across domestic and international networks.

You will set the strategy for transportation, trade compliance, parcel delivery, and logistics operations, while leading a team responsible for millions of parcels and key carrier relationships. This remote-friendly role includes infrequent travel and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

10+ years of domestic and international logistics experience.
10+ years of progressive leadership experience in retail logistics.
10+ years of experience developing transportation and logistics network strategies, budgets, and capacity plans.
7+ years of experience with logistics technology, systems, tools, analytics, implementation, and integration.
7+ years of experience negotiating contracts and managing carriers, 3PLs, and other strategic vendor relationships.
Deep knowledge of inbound and outbound logistics, multimodal freight, warehousing, cost reduction, customer delivery, and team development.

Responsibilities

Set and carry out REI’s global logistics and transportation strategy, aligning network capabilities, capacity, service, and investments with business priorities.
Lead domestic and international transportation, parcel delivery, interfacility transfers, reverse logistics, trade compliance, and third-party logistics operations.
Improve delivery speed, reliability, customer choice, and cost to serve through clear measures, process improvements, and strong operating practices.
Manage logistics budgets, forecasts, carrier contracts, service agreements, and vendor performance while identifying sustainable cost efficiencies.
Reduce risk related to customs, tariffs, trade laws, safety requirements, port disruptions, and other factors that may affect product flow.
Build an inclusive, high-performing logistics team and partner across Supply Chain, Stores, Digital, Finance, Marketing, Technology, Sustainability, and Social Impact.

Skills

Logistics leadership

Strategy development

Budget management

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Trade compliance

Project management

Supply chain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field

Tools

EDI systems

TMS/WMS

Analytics tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.

As Divisional Vice President of Global Logistics, you will shape how products move from suppliers to distribution centers, stores, and customers. You will set the strategy for domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, parcel delivery, and logistics operations. Your work will support revenue growth, manage costs, and improve the customer experience.

In partnership with Supply Chain leaders and teams across the co-op, you will prepare REI’s logistics network for future growth and new ways of serving customers. You will lead a team responsible for moving millions of parcels, managing key carrier and third-party logistics relationships, and improving service across retail and direct-to-customer channels.

This role is open to remote candidates and requires infrequent travel.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Responsibilities

Set and carry out REI’s global logistics and transportation strategy, aligning network capabilities, capacity, service, and investments with business priorities.
Lead domestic and international transportation, parcel delivery, interfacility transfers, reverse logistics, trade compliance, and third-party logistics operations.
Improve delivery speed, reliability, customer choice, and cost to serve through clear measures, process improvements, and strong operating practices.
Manage logistics budgets, forecasts, carrier contracts, service agreements, and vendor performance while identifying sustainable cost efficiencies.
Reduce risk related to customs, tariffs, trade laws, safety requirements, port disruptions, and other factors that may affect product flow.
Build an inclusive, high-performing logistics team and partner across Supply Chain, Stores, Digital, Finance, Marketing, Technology, Sustainability, and Social Impact.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of domestic and international logistics experience, including operations, distribution, demand planning, international commerce, tax, or trade compliance.
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in retail logistics, preferably within a large, multichannel organization.
At least 10 years of experience developing transportation and logistics network strategies, budgets, and capacity plans.
At least seven years of experience with logistics technology, systems, tools, analytics, implementation, and integration.
At least seven years of experience negotiating contracts and managing carriers, third-party logistics providers, and other strategic vendor relationships.
Deep knowledge of inbound and outbound logistics, multimodal freight, warehousing, cost reduction, customer delivery, and team development.

Preferred

A bachelor’s degree or higher in supply chain, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
Experience with electronic data interchange, event management, order management, optimization tools, international trade, and unified commerce delivery is helpful.

Success in this role means REI has a scalable global logistics network that delivers products safely, reliably, and at the right cost. You will balance customer needs, financial goals, sustainability, compliance, and operational performance while preparing the co-op for continued growth.

Closing

At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity - that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.

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