Director Of Global Logistics - Direct To Consumer

Title: Director of Global Logistics - Direct to Consumer

Location: Nashville, TN (relocation available)

Salary: $180-210K base + 30% Bonus

No sponsorship available

The Director of Global Logistics will be responsible for the development and execution of a Global Logistics strategy to serve all lines of business for our B2C client. This role includes overseeing all logistics operations across our key sales channels (distributors, dealers, and direct-to-consumer), including our directly managed fulfilment operations and third-party partners.

The successful candidate will be a highly strategic member of the leadership team who can drive significant impact as we mature our global capabilities. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and oversee a Global Logistics strategy to optimize efficiency, cost, and delivery time.

• Establish clear targets across key operating and cost metrics to measure the success of our global operations.

• Set operating rhythms to support execution and drive accountability in a mission-critical business function.

• Oversee our internal fulfilment operations, including our global distribution center in Nashville, TN.

• Set strategy for logistics partners (carriers, 3PLs, other partners) and manage these vendor relationships.

• Develop the broader logistics team, optimize our organizational structure, and coach our talent.

• Lead critical technology projects to enhance key logistics systems (ERP, TMS, WMS) as the lead business partner.

• Lead the formalization of compliance capabilities across product categories and geographies (new formal function).

• Develop and implement contingency plans to mitigate disruptions to the global supply chain.

• Partner closely with our direct-to-consumer team to accelerate growth through improved service levels and cost.

• Lead annual budgeting, target setting and organizational planning to ensure organization needs are fully met.

• Connect and build relationships with counterparts at our key dealer partners to ensure best-in-industry fulfillment.

Skills, Work Experience and Education

Skills

• Strong commercial acumen with an ability to translate business objectives into an actionable strategy.

• Proven track record of success in developing and implementing Global Logistics strategies.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to engage, develop and lead teams.

• Demonstrated strength in problem-solving and analysis.

• Ability to develop clear and compelling business cases, balancing financial considerations with feasibility and risk.

• Ability to work cross-functionally, driving impact through both influence and direct reporting relationships.

• Strong understanding of international trade regulations and compliance.

• Demonstrated ability to engage and manage across all levels of an organization, from handlers to the CEO.

Required Work Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Global Logistics management.

• 3+ years of experience in a role of similar seniority with direct responsibility for setting a Global Logistics strategy.

• Leading a team of at least five direct reports and logistics operations at scale (managed through direct reports).

• Leveraging key logistics software systems (ERP, TMS, WMS). System implementation experience preferred.

Overseeing trade compliance programs. Experience establishing/enhancing trade compliance preferred.

• Exposure to industries with similar distribution models (primarily dealer and distributor sales channels).

• Managing and optimizing global product flows, including direct shipment programs, and managing multiple modes.

• Exposure to DTC/ecommerce operations, with direct responsibility for timely and cost-effective order fulfilment.

• Extensive experience managing external partners (carriers, 3PLs, others) as part of a Global Logistics footprint.

• Exposure to mature SIOP (sales, inventory, and operations planning) processes.

• Exposure to and familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.

• Experience leading fulfilment centers, with a close working knowledge of day-to-day operational practices.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Logistics, or a related field (required).

• Master's degree in business administration, Logistics, or a related field (preferred).

Work Environment

Internal:

• Dealer and distributor commercial teams

• Distribution Team

• Consumer service team

• Manufacturing operations/Production and Facility

• Functional operations leaders - HR, Procurement, Quality, Safety, Continuous Improvement)

• Executive Team

External:

• Channel partners (dealers, distributors, DTC customers)

Logistics service providers (carriers, 3PLs, consultants and other service providers)