Global Transportation & Logistics Leader

thibaut; Charlotte (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Thibaut seeks a Director of Global Transportation to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive transportation strategy for domestic and international operations. Based in Charlotte, NC, this role oversees freight procurement, carrier management, and network optimization, driving cost efficiency, service improvement, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will manage cross-functional collaboration with Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Client Experience, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transportation, logistics, or supply chain experience.
• Experience in managing global transportation networks and budgets.
• Strong knowledge of international trade and customs requirements.
• Expertise in transportation management systems (TMS) and analytics.
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in related fields, i.e. operations; supply chain; mathematics; or accounting.
• Prior experience in textiles and wallcoverings preferred.
• Prior experience with parcel carriers preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, preferably in an ERP/MRP environment.
• Must have experience with MS Office, especially Excel (advanced level) and Word.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the global transportation strategy aligned with business growth objectives and customer service requirements.
• Oversee all modes of transportation, including parcel, LTL, FTL, ocean, air and intermodal operations.
• Manage global freight spending and identify opportunities for cost reduction, mode optimization, and network efficiencies.
• Own and optimize all negotiations with freight carriers and third-party agents related to freight charges, tariff charges and recoveries.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with carriers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, and transportation partners.
• Lead transportation sourcing activities, contract negotiations, and carrier performance management.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, transportation laws, and safety standards.
• Drive transportation technology initiatives, including TMS, visibility platforms, and analytics solutions.
• Develop and monitor transportation KPIs, including on-time delivery, freight cost, capacity utilization, transit performance, and customer service metrics.
• Partner with Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Client Experience, and Finance teams to optimize end-to-end logistics performance.
• Lead transportation network design, risk mitigation, business continuity planning, and transportation resilience strategies.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service levels while reducing total logistics costs.
• Participate and contribute to budget process, and P&L reviews.

Skills

Global Transportation Leadership

Budget Management

Contract Negotiation

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related fields, i.e. operations; supply chain; mathematics; or accounting

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

Analytics

ERP/MRP

Job description

Thibaut seeks a Director of Global Transportation to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive transportation strategy for domestic and international operations. Based in Charlotte, NC, this role oversees freight procurement, carrier management, and network optimization, driving cost efficiency, service improvement, and regulatory compliance.

The candidate will manage cross-functional collaboration with Distribution, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Client Experience, and