VP-North American Logistics

Stoughton Parts Sales; Stoughton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoughton Parts Sales is seeking a senior leader to drive global export operations across North America and manage US import activities. You will steer a skilled logistics team, oversee procurement initiatives, and shape a 2–3 year strategy focused on efficiency and sustainability.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in logistics or related field with 8+ years in logistics procurement and supply chain, including freight management; some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in logistics procurement and supply chain management with hands-on freight management.
• Some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for global export operations across North America (US, Canada and Mexico) and oversee US import operations.
• Direct a high-performing team of logistics professionals, from analysts to senior logistics managers.
• Own and execute all international logistics sourcing and procurement initiatives, including contract negotiations, RFPs, and supplier relationship management.
• Develop and implement a 2–3 year logistics strategy focused on network optimization, cost efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Build and maintain tactical and operational logistics plans based on volume forecasts and resource alignment.
• Lead the design and selection of strategic consolidation hubs for global direct material flows.
• Drive PO-level visibility from order placement through delivery using real-time tracking tools.
• Oversee qualifications, selection, and performance management of logistics providers.
• Partner with best-in-class logistics providers aligned with goals for quality, innovation, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with trade compliance and regional logistics teams for end-to-end alignment and regulatory adherence.
• Define performance targets and KPIs for logistics and procurement teams; report on service, cost and savings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Deliver monthly reporting on financial performance, cost savings and procurement impact.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

Job description

• Provide strategic leadership for global export operations acrossthe North Americanregion (US,Canadaand Mexico) andimport operations into the US.
• Direct a high-performing team oflogisticsprofessionals, from analysts to seniorlogisticsmanagers, overseeing both operational execution and procurement strategy.
• Own and execute all internationallogisticssourcing and procurement initiatives, including contract negotiations, RFPs, and supplier relationshipmanagement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive 2–3-yearlogisticsstrategy focused on network optimization, cost efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction.
• Build andmaintaintactical and operationallogisticsplans based on volume forecasts, ensuring adequate capacity, infrastructure, and resource alignment.
• Lead the design andselectionof strategic consolidation hubs for global direct material flows to streamline distribution and improve delivery performance.
• Drive enhanced PO-level visibility from order placement through final delivery using integrated systems and real-time tracking tools.
• Oversee thequalifications,selection, and ongoing performance management oflogisticsproviders.
• Partner with best-in-classlogisticsproviders who align with organizational goals for quality, innovation, and sustainability.
• Collaborate closely with trade compliance and regionallogisticsteams to ensure end-to-end alignment and regulatory adherence.
• Define performance targets and KPIs forlogisticsand procurement teams, tracking and reporting on service, cost, and savings performance.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives,identifyingand implementing process enhancements to drive operational excellence.
• Deliver monthly reporting on financial performance, including cost savings achievements, procurement impact, and budget adherence.
• Foster a culture of development and growth, coaching team members to ensure long-term success and succession planning acrosslogisticsand procurement functions.

Success means being a team player

• Strong Negotiation Skills
• Strong written and oral communicationskills
• Strong analytical and planningskills
• Strong working knowledge of supply chain processes, transportation

About the Candidate

We are looking fora leader that takes resultspersonally, acting with accountability and transparency.You embrace change and thrive working withahighlevelof independence in a continuously evolving environment.You are great at building cross-functionalrelationships and credibility with business leaders, your teams,externalstakeholdersand peers.You communicate and engageacrossyour stakeholders delivering impactful messages, negotiating with complex variables, and influencing outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degreein Logistics, Supply Chain Management,Businessor a related field
• 8+years of experience in Logistics Procurement and Supply Chain Managementwith hands-on experience in freight management
• Some Travelrequired

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.