Director, Global Logistics

The Director, Global Logistics is a strategic leadership role responsible for establishing, leading, and continuously improving a center-led global logistics organization. This position will define and implement enterprise-wide logistics strategies, oversee all global transportation operations, and manage key vendor relationships to drive cost efficiency, service excellence, and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in logistics strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven performance optimization. This leader will guide teams across transportation modes, operations management, freight audit, trade compliance, and export operations, ensuring global standards, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global logistics strategy aligned with enterprise goals and business priorities
• Establish a center-led logistics organization that drives process standardization, visibility, and continuous improvement
Lead, mentor, and develop a global team across transportation operations, compliance, and freight audit functions

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Operations & Performance Management

• Oversee end-to-end transportation operations across all modes (air, ocean, ground, parcel)
• Optimize logistics network design and performance through analytics, KPIs, and benchmarking
• Drive utilization and enhancement of the Transportation Management System (TMS) to enable visibility, automation, and performance improvement
Manage freight audit and payment processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and fiscal control

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Vendor & Partner Management

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with logistics service providers, carriers, and customs brokers
• Negotiate global contracts to ensure best-in-class cost, service, and sustainability outcomes
Partner with procurement and business units to align vendor performance with enterprise objectives

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Trade Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with all international trade laws, export regulations, and customs requirements
• Implement robust governance and risk management frameworks to safeguard business continuity
Partner with legal, finance, and regional teams to ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate standards

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Continuous Improvement

• Leverage technology, analytics, and automation to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making
• Identify opportunities to reduce logistics cost-to-serve and enhance customer experience
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and operational excellence across

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global logistics or transportation management, including leadership of multi-regional teams
• Proven success leading center-led or global logistics organizations in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong expertise in Transportation Management Systems (TMS) — including system implementation, optimization, and integration with broader supply chain systems
• Deep knowledge of international transportation, customs, and trade compliance regulations
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts with global logistics service providers
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and change leadership capabilities
• Legal authorization to work in the United States – Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Key Competencies :

Teamwork

Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions

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Managing Change

Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions

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Continuous Improvement

Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role

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Customer Focus

Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind

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Continuous Learning

Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback

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Drive for Results

Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken

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Strategic Thinking

Thinks three to five years ahead or beyond; challenges assumptions and conventional wisdom

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Leading People

Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently

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Developing People

• Invests time in finding, mentoring and coaching talent

Travel Requirement :

• Travel is required for this position; travel can occur 25% of the time

Why Work in St. Louis, Missouri

Our facility is located in St. Louis, famous for its Gateway Arch standing at 630 feet tall. St. Louis is a family-friendly, historic metropolitan area with a low cost of living and first-class schools. The city offers excellent restaurants, shopping areas, art galleries, and numerous festivals throughout the year, making this an exciting place to live and work.

About Our Location

Our location is the host of Copeland’s corporate headquarters. Our products have become household names that support the comfort and well-being of our customers. The employees at this location provide support to the various businesses within the platform, allowing for many networking opportunities across businesses.

Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:

This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.

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