Strategic Transport Leader – Global & Multi-Modal

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on Williams-Sonoma products

Health benefits

401(k) plan and investment options

Paid vacations and volunteer time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Memphis, TN, seeks a Transportation Director to lead the end-to-end transportation network, including LTL, FTL, intermodal, parcel, ocean, and air freight.

The role partners across Distribution Operations, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, and Finance to optimize service, cost, and customer experience. The executive will use data-driven decision making, build high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement while strengthening supplier relationships and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation leadership experience.
• 5+ years leading managers and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing domestic and international transportation networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise transportation strategy for domestic and international operations.
• Lead transportation procurement, carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and annual bid events.
• Optimize transportation networks across LTL, Truckload, Intermodal, Parcel, Ocean, and Air.
• Develop long-term network strategies to improve service, resiliency, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor transportation market conditions and proactively adjust network strategies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Financial acumen

Coaching & development

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Infor

Power BI

SQL

SAP

Oracle

Manhattan

Blue Yonder

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. in Memphis, TN, seeks a Transportation Director to lead the end-to-end transportation network, including LTL, FTL, intermodal, parcel, ocean, and air freight.

The role partners across Distribution Operations, Supply Planning, Inventory Management, and Finance to optimize service, cost, and customer experience. The executive will use data-driven decision making, build high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement while strengthening supplier relationships and