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Director, Global Logistics

Director, Global Logistics

CopelandSt. Louis, Missouri, USA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression controls software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity or recent graduate with an advanced degree we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 :

  • Bachelors 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
  • Managing Change

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

  • Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role
  • 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 customers needs top of mind
  • 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
  • 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
  • Strategic Thinking

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

  • Influences others and empowers team to execute efficiently
  • 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 Copelands 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.

    #LI-FS1

    Our Commitment to Our People

    Across the globe we are united by a singular Purpose : Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations HVACR technology and cold chain solutions we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes from residential to commercial to industrial.

    Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion openness and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership so they can thrive personally and professionally.

    Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual / family needs : medical insurance plans dental and vision coverage 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans including paid parental leave vacation and holiday leave.

    Together we have the opportunity and the power to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning heating and refrigeration and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

    Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

    At Copeland we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds and with diverse perspectives are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

    Work Authorization

    Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E F-1 with OPT or CPT H-1 H-2 L-1 B J or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future are not eligible for hire.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Copeland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex race color religion national origin age marital status political affiliation sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

    If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position please contact :

    Required Experience :

    Director

    Key Skills

    Shipping & Receiving,Inventory Control,Data Entry,AS400,Transportation Management Systems,EDI,Microsoft Outlook,Warehouse Experience,Office Experience,Dispatching,Microsoft Excel,Logistics

    Employment Type : Full-Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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