Global Logistics Director: Strategy, Digitalization & Optimization

J.M. Huber Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Huber Corporation, a long‑standing, privately held global chemical and materials company, seeks a Director, Global Logistics to define and execute its logistics and transportation strategy to support growth, service excellence, and cost leadership.

This role oversees approximately $150M in annual transportation spend, leads the global transportation and trade compliance teams, and drives logistics transformation through network optimization, digitalization, sustainability initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, and supply chain leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in transportation procurement, carrier negotiations, network optimization, and logistics strategy.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS), ERP platforms, analytics, and supply chain planning tools.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing large transportation budgets and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change, digital transformation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated success building high-performing teams and influencing senior leaders, both directly and through matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global logistics strategy aligned with business and supply chain objectives.
• Lead domestic and international transportation operations across truck, rail, ocean, air, parcel, and intermodal networks.
• Manage strategic relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, ports, terminals, and third-party logistics providers.
• Drive transportation sourcing, network optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service excellence.
• Ensure compliance with global trade, customs, regulatory, safety, security, and environmental requirements.
• Lead logistics digital transformation efforts through transportation management systems, analytics, automation, and ERP enhancements.
• Manage logistics budgets, operating plans, and overall financial performance.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing global logistics organization.
• Establish executive-level partnerships with logistics providers, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve network performance and resilience.
• Lead the organization through transportation disruptions, market volatility, and supply chain transformation initiatives.

Skills

10+ years leadership

TMS/ERP experience

Cost optimization

Digital transformation

Change leadership

Team building

Stakeholder mgmt

Travel 25%

Communication skills

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Tools

TMS

ERP systems

Analytics tools

SC planning tools

Job description

J.M. Huber Corporation, a long‑standing, privately held global chemical and materials company, seeks a Director, Global Logistics to define and execute its logistics and transportation strategy to support growth, service excellence, and cost leadership.

This role oversees approximately $150M in annual transportation spend, leads the global transportation and trade compliance teams, and drives logistics transformation through network optimization, digitalization, sustainability initiatives, and