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Global Logistics DirectorUnited Wheels Inc. • Miamisburg, OH, US
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Global Logistics Director

Global Logistics Director

United Wheels Inc. • Miamisburg, OH, US
Hace 24 días
Tipo de contrato
  • A tiempo completo
Descripción del trabajo

Overview of the Company

United Wheels Inc. ("UWI") is an international, privately held business, with affiliated companies and operations in Asia, the Americas and around the world. UWI is a world leader in the design, manufacture and international distribution of bicycles, e-bikes, and rideable toys, manufacturing more than 6 million bicycles and e-Bikes each year

UWI owns and operates several bicycle-related subsidiaries. These subsidiaries include :

  • Huffy Corp. (https : / / www.huffybikes.com / ), the iconic bicycling company based in Dayton, Ohio, with more than 125+ years of bicycling history.
  • Buzz Bicycles (https / / .buzzbicycles.com)
  • Batch Outdoors Inc. (https : / / www.batchbicycles.com /
  • Niner Brands International Inc. (https : / / ninerbikes.com /
  • VAAST Bicycles (https : / / www.vaastbikes.com /

Summary

The Global Logistics Director will lead UWI's worldwide logistics operations, driving strategy across transportation, packaging, compliance, technology, and partner management. This role ensures our global supply chain delivers best-in-class efficiency, cost, compliance, and service across all channels, including dealer, distributor, and direct-to-consumer sales.

This leader will oversee global carrier negotiations, compliance programs, 3PL partnerships, and logistics systems while building and developing a world-class team. Success in this role requires strategic vision, operational rigor, and the ability to collaborate across a global, matrixed organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a global logistics strategy focused on efficiency, cost, quality, and delivery.
  • Lead packaging improvements to optimize both cost and quality.
  • Establish operating and cost metrics; monitor and report on performance.
  • Ensure online sales delivery costs and execution are competitive with top e-commerce retailers.
  • Design, document, and implement global transportation compliance programs (Export Control, HAZMAT, etc.).
  • Establish supplier qualification and development programs for transportation partners.
  • Analyze capacity to support future growth and strategic planning.
  • Define logistics partner strategy (carriers, 3PLs, etc.) and manage key vendor relationships.
  • Provide strategic input into sales, inventory, and operations planning (SIOP).
  • Oversee logistics operations outside the U.S. through matrixed relationships.
  • Lead critical technology projects (ERP, TMS, WMS) as primary business partner.
  • Develop contingency plans to mitigate global supply chain disruptions.
  • Partner with direct-to-consumer teams to improve cost and service performance.
  • Build relationships with key dealer and distributor partners to ensure top-tier service.
  • Lead annual budgeting, target setting, and organizational planning.
  • Develop and coach global logistics talent, optimizing team structure and performance.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Global logistics staff and managers across multiple geographies
  • Dotted-line oversight of fulfillment operations outside the U.S.
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Operations, E-Commerce, Customer Service, and Leadership teams
  • Education and / or Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of experience in global logistics management.
  • 3+ years in a senior role setting global logistics strategy.
  • Proven success negotiating contracts with parcel, LTL, and 3PL carriers (U.S. and international).
  • Experience with ERP, TMS, WMS; system implementation preferred.
  • Strong track record in compliance program management and international trade regulations.
  • Experience leading global logistics operations at scale, including fulfillment centers.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
  • Durable consumer goods experience preferred.
  • Competencies

  • Customer Focus - Aims to satisfy all customers while maintaining effective relationships, both internal and external. Maximizes those relationships to improve personal, department, and organizational performance. Holds co-workers and customers to a similar standard.
  • Energy - Have a tremendous amount of energy and passion for our people, products, and brands.Approaches each date willing to take on the day's challenges. Operating at their individual peak performance without encouragement.
  • Energize - Energize teams with enthusiasm and excitement without intimidating them. Projects a positive mental attitude and can-do spirit, who lifts up members of his / her team. Does not get discouraged by setbacks.
  • Edge - Have a competitive edge and an overwhelming desire to win. Hates losing and will give 100% commitment to achieving or exceeding their plan.Willing to make difficult decisions, when called upon.
  • Execution - Action and performance oriented and are focused on attaining results. A team player who is reliable and follows through on tasks to completion. Attention to details.
  • Increases Company Value - Strives to increase sales, reduce costs, improve efficiency, and maximize profits to increase the value of the Company.
  • Innovative / Continuous Improvement - Committed to improving processes, products, services, and a willingness to embrace change for the benefit of our team, department, organization, and shareholders.
  • Integrity - The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. Elevating challenges in order to collaborate with co-workers, SLT, ELT, and the Board.
  • Language Skills

    Ability to read, analyze, and interpret logistics contracts, international trade regulations, and compliance requirements. Must be able to prepare reports, business cases, and present findings clearly to executives and partners.

    Mathematical Skills

    Proficiency in financial modeling, cost analysis, rate structures, and logistics capacity planning. Able to create and interpret Excel models to drive business insights.

    Reasoning Ability

    Strong ability to assess complex logistics challenges, develop solutions, and balance cost, compliance, and service trade-offs. Skilled in evaluating risks and designing contingency plans.

    Computer Skills

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook). Experience with ERP, TMS, and WMS platforms. Strong analytical and reporting skills.

    Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

    None required.

    Travel Requirements

    Approximately 20% international and domestic travel, with flexibility based on business needs.

    Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

    Work Environment

    Internal :

  • Reports to the VP of Operations
  • DTC team (Global Head of DTC and other key Ecomm leaders)
  • Rider Services team (Director of Consumer Service and key reports)
  • Director of Fulfillment Operations (and Facility Directors)
  • Functional operations leaders (Human Resources, Procurement, Quality, Safety, Continuous Improvement)
  • United Wheels Leadership Team
  • External :

  • Channel partners (dealers, distributors, DTC customers)
  • Logistics service providers (carriers, 3PLs, consultants and other service providers)
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