Global Transportation Optimization Leader

Entegris, Inc.

Decatur (TX)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 220,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Entegris, Inc. in Texas seeks a Senior Principal, Transportation Optimization to shape enterprise transportation strategy and optimize global networks. You will design operating models, govern vendor relationships, and drive cost efficiency while enhancing service and visibility.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, develop business cases, and partner with IT and Procurement to implement TMS, Control Tower, and analytics platforms, delivering measurable value across the supply chain.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, supply chain strategy, network design, distribution, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience leading transportation optimization and transformation initiatives.
Experience evaluating and implementing Control Tower, 4PL, MSP, and transportation technology solutions.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, and business case development skills.
Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise transportation optimization strategies aligned with company growth, customer service, and profitability objectives.
Lead transportation network design and optimization initiatives across domestic and international operations.
Develop cost-to-serve models and transportation network scenarios that support strategic decision making.
Evaluate mode strategy, transportation flows, network capacity, service requirements, and resiliency opportunities.
Identify opportunities to improve transportation cost, service performance, visibility, and scalability.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving transportation practices.
Own the transportation technology strategy and roadmap.
Lead selection and implementation of TMS, Control Tower, visibility, optimization, freight audit & payment, and analytics platforms.
Develop end-to-end transportation visibility capabilities supporting proactive decision making.
Partner with IT to drive automation, integration, and modernization initiatives.
Leverage advanced analytics and digital solutions to improve transportation performance.
Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with Operations, Customer Logistics, Planning, Procurement, Finance, and IT.
Present recommendations, business cases, and strategic plans to senior leadership as part of strategic long-range planning cycles.