Vice President Global Logistics & Trade

Acuity Brands, Inc; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 183,200 - 366,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental coverage

Vision plans

401(k) benefits

Commissions/incentive compensation

Job summary

Acuity Brands, Inc. seeks a Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade to lead and transform logistics operations across markets with executive oversight. This strategic role requires extensive logistics and supply chain experience, and involves collaboration with senior leadership to drive business growth.

The successful candidate will oversee global trade compliance, warehousing, and fulfillment strategies while maintaining service levels. Compensation ranges from $183,200 to $366,000, alongside generous benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global logistics and operations.
• 7+ years leading complex logistics organizations across multiple geographies.
• Proven ability to drive international growth and manage logistics budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global trade compliance and logistics operations.
• Establish governance models for trade compliance.
• Lead the global warehousing and fulfillment network.

Skills

Global logistics experience

Executive leadership

Trade compliance knowledge

Transportation expertise

Warehouse management

Digital transformation

Budget management

Cross-border logistics

Education

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

Job description

Work Location

This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.

This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ following a hybrid work model.

This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, must report to the office every business day.

Job Summary

The Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade is a transformational executive leader responsible for building and driving a world‑class, digitally enabled logistics organization across all global markets. This role is the enterprise authority for end‑to‑end logistics operations — spanning transportation, warehousing, trade compliance, and fulfillment — and is accountable for aligning logistics capability directly with the company's commercial growth agenda.

Reporting to the SVP of Global Operations, the VP will lead a distributed team of logistics directors and regional leaders, set the multi‑year vision for the function, and serve as a senior partner to Sales, Commercial, Finance, and Operations leadership worldwide. This is a role for a bold, commercially minded executive who thrives in complexity, accelerates growth through logistics excellence, and knows how to harness technology to reshape how a global logistics organization performs.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide executive sponsorship and oversight of the global trade compliance function — ensuring full adherence to import/export regulations, sanctions, and customs requirements across all operating markets.
• Establish a risk‑based trade compliance governance model that balances speed‑to‑market with regulatory integrity and reputational protection.
• Lead proactive engagement with customs authorities, trade bodies, and legal counsel in key markets to stay ahead of regulatory change and maintain trusted trader status where applicable.
• Embed trade compliance considerations into new market entry, product launches, and supplier qualification processes to prevent downstream risk.
• Ensure the organization maintains audit‑ready documentation, controls, and training programs for all trade compliance activities globally.
• Oversee the global warehousing and fulfillment network — including company‑operated and 3PL‑managed distribution centers across all regions.
• Lead periodic network design reviews to assess DC footprint, capacity utilization, and cost‑to‑serve across customer segments and geographies.
• Set performance expectations and governance frameworks for all warehousing partners; drive continuous improvement in accuracy, throughput, and service quality.
• Partner with Operations and Inventory teams to align warehousing strategy with demand patterns, SKU rationalization, and inventory optimization objectives.
• Own a substantial global logistics P&L; deliver annual productivity commitments while maintaining or improving service levels across the network.
• Build a logistics cost transparency model that allocates freight, warehousing, and compliance costs by market, channel, and customer segment.
• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation for all major logistics spend categories — carrier contracts, 3PL agreements, technology platforms, and logistics services.
• Drive a culture of cost discipline and operational efficiency through benchmarking, zero‑based budgeting principles, and structured productivity programs.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global logistics, supply chain, or operations, with a clear track record of executive leadership.
• 7+ years leading large, complex, multi‑disciplinary logistics organizations across multiple geographies and functions.
• Demonstrated success driving international growth — including new market entry, cross‑border logistics infrastructure, and regional network build‑out.
• Deep functional expertise across transportation, warehousing, trade compliance, and 3PL management at a global scale.
• Proven ability to digitally transform a logistics function — including TMS/WMS implementation, visibility platforms, and data analytics capability.
• Strong commercial instincts with experience partnering directly with Sales, Commercial, and Customer leadership to align logistics with revenue growth.
• Track record of building high‑performing, diverse teams and developing strong director‑ and senior manager‑level talent pipelines.
• Demonstrated experience managing significant logistics budgets and delivering year‑over‑year cost efficiencies without compromising service.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in a high‑growth, publicly traded, or private‑equity‑backed global company.
• Exposure to managing logistics in highly regulated industries or complex international trade environments (e.g., aerospace, industrial, life sciences, consumer goods).
• Experience leading logistics M&A integration or standing up greenfield logistics operations in new markets.

Compensation & Benefits

The range for this position is $183,200.00 to $366,000.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401(k) benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities

As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.