Sr. Logistics Director North-America

KARIER; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerfleet is seeking a Sr. Director, North America Logistics to lead warehousing, transportation, inventory and trade compliance across the region, ensuring cost-efficient, high-service operations.

You will partner with Sales, Customer Support, Planning and Supply Chain to align logistics with business goals, drive lean improvements, and optimize cross-border networks. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of multinational logistics leadership, ERP/WMS expertise, proven 3PL management, and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain managerial roles within multinational environments.
• Proven success leading large-scale logistics operations across North America.
• Proven experience managing 3PL's.
• Strong understanding of international trade, customs compliance, and transportation networks.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and WMS systems; advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and lean logistics initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, including managing remote and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel to Tampa to visit logistics location on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehousing and inventory operations across North America to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage air, sea, and ground transportation, optimizing delivery performance and cost.
• Lead all international trade and customs processes in alignment with global compliance standards.
• Drive effective reverse logistics programs to improve return processes and asset recovery.
• Manage operations across multiple remote locations and outsourced logistics providers.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, and other business units to ensure logistics supports customer commitments and service level agreements.
• Build logistics solutions with a customer-first mindset, ensuring reliability and responsiveness.
• Define and track logistics KPIs to drive accountability and visibility across operations.
• Lead process improvement initiatives with a focus on lean logistics and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement network optimization and cost-saving opportunities.
• Utilize ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to drive accuracy and operational performance.
• Leverage data analytics tools and Excel to support forecasting, planning, and performance evaluation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing logistics team across various locations.
• Promote a culture of operational ownership, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage remote teams and collaborate with global logistics and supply chain counterparts.

Skills

Logistics leadership

3PL management

Excel (advanced)

Data analytics

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

Job description

About Powerfleet

Powerfleet (Nasdaq: AIOT; JSE: PWR) is a global leader in the artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) software-as-a-service (SaaS) mobile asset industry. With more than 30 years of experience, Powerfleet unifies business operations through the ingestion, harmonization, and integration of data - regardless of source and delivers actionable insights to help companies meet their strategic objectives around Safety, Compliance, Efficiency and Sustainability. Our people-first culture and relentless innovation empower customers to achieve measurable, sustainable business improvements. Powerfleet serves over 2.6 million subscribers across more than 48,000 customers in 120 countries, with commercial operations across every major continent.

About the Role

The Sr. Director, North America Logistics is responsible for leading all logistics operations across the region, including warehousing, transportation, inventory, and trade compliance. This role is critical to ensuring operational efficiency, cost control, and high service levels.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands-on leader with experience managing complex, multinational logistics networks. They will work closely with cross-functional teams - Including Sales, customer support, Planning, and Supply Chain to align logistics operations with business goals, drive continuous improvement, and enhance customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Operations Management

• Oversee warehousing and inventory operations across North America to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Manage air, sea, and ground transportation, optimizing delivery performance and cost.
• Lead all international trade and customs processes in alignment with global compliance standards.
• Drive effective reverse logistics programs to improve return processes and asset recovery.
• Manage operations across multiple remote locations and outsourced logistics providers.

Customer & Commercial Alignment

• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, and other business units to ensure logistics supports customer commitments and service level agreements.
• Build logistics solutions with a customer-first mindset, ensuring reliability and responsiveness.

Operational Excellence

• Define and track logistics KPIs to drive accountability and visibility across operations.
• Lead process improvement initiatives with a focus on lean logistics and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement network optimization and cost-saving opportunities.

Systems, Tools & Analytics

• Utilize ERP and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to drive accuracy and operational performance.
• Leverage data analytics tools and Excel to support forecasting, planning, and performance evaluation.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop a high-performing logistics team across various locations.
• Promote a culture of operational ownership, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage remote teams and collaborate with global logistics and supply chain counterparts.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in logistics, distribution, or supply chain managerial roles within multinational environments.
• Proven success leading large-scale logistics operations across North America.
• Proven experience managing 3PL's.
• Strong understanding of international trade, customs compliance, and transportation networks.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and WMS systems; advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and lean logistics initiatives.
• Strong leadership and team development skills, including managing remote and cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Willingness to travel to Tampa to visit logistics location on a monthly basis.

The annual salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $200,000 USD. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and location. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Powerfleet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success, and we're proud to be a workplace that reflects the communities we serve.