Global Logistics Leader: Strategy & Omnichannel Excellence

REI; Issaquah (WA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

REI in the United States seeks a Divisional Vice President, Global Logistics to lead global and domestic logistics, transportation, trade compliance, and reverse logistics for our omnichannel network.

You will drive enterprise strategies, manage ~ $220 million in controllable operating expenses, and lead a team of 18 with four direct reports, partnering with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Retail, Digital, Finance, and Technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience across international and domestic logistics, transportation, distribution, manufacturing, demand planning, international commerce, tax, and trade compliance.
• Significant experience leading logistics for a large, complex, multichannel retailer or comparable customer-focused enterprise.
• 10+ years developing transportation and logistics strategies, including budget, capacity, and network planning.
• Deep knowledge of inbound and outbound logistics, multimodal freight management, warehousing, parcel delivery, reverse logistics, and end-to-end cost to serve.
• 7+ years leading logistics technology, systems implementation, tools, and analytics, including EDI, event management, order management, and optimization engines.
• Demonstrated success delivering sustained cost reductions, managing significant operating budgets, and balancing service, growth, and margin objectives.
• 7+ years negotiating complex contracts and managing strategic carrier, supplier, and 3PL relationships.
• Strong knowledge of international trade, customs, tariffs, regulatory compliance, and transportation risk management.
• Executive-level communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-divisional initiatives.
• Proven ability to build organizational capability through effective talent selection, development, coaching, communication, and performance leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global logistics and transportation strategy aligned with REI’s business priorities, future distribution network, and omnichannel growth plans.

Skills

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Collaboration

Results Orientation

Change Leadership

Decision Making

Personal Leadership

Co-op Way

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

EDI

Event Management

Order Management

Optimization Engines

Job description

REI in the United States seeks a Divisional Vice President, Global Logistics to lead global and domestic logistics, transportation, trade compliance, and reverse logistics for our omnichannel network.

You will drive enterprise strategies, manage ~ $220 million in controllable operating expenses, and lead a team of 18 with four direct reports, partnering with senior leaders across Supply Chain, Retail, Digital, Finance, and Technology.