Global Trade & Logistics Director: Transport & Warehousing

RTC

Romeoville (IL)

On-site

USD 139,000 - 226,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(K) Plan with company match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Commuter Transit benefit

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

RTC seeks a seasoned Director of Transportation & Warehousing to lead global logistics strategy and operations across transportation, warehousing, distribution, importation, customs, and trade compliance for domestic and international supply chains. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve service, inventory performance, and total landed cost.

Responsibilities include shaping transportation strategies, overseeing performance, and driving continuous improvement in warehousing,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field required.
MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics, transportation, global trade, warehousing, distribution, or supply chain management.
Demonstrated experience leading domestic and international transportation, importation, customs compliance, warehousing, distribution, and third-party logistics providers.
Proven success negotiating transportation contracts, optimizing freight and distribution networks, managing logistics costs, and improving operational performance.

Responsibilities

Own and execute RTC's domestic and international transportation and logistics strategy, including the movement of product into and out of U.S. distribution centers.
Oversee transportation performance and execution, ensuring service disruptions and capacity issues are resolved.
Optimize transportation networks, freight spend, carrier performance, service levels, and supply chain resilience.
Lead carrier and logistics provider strategy, selection, contract negotiations, performance expectations, and strategic relationships.
Establish transportation KPIs and hold internal and external partners accountable for cost, service, reliability, and capacity.
Sponsor automation, material-handling, process standardization, and technology initiatives that improve productivity, scalability, and service.