Strategic Sourcing Director of Transportation

Strategic Sourcing Director Of Transportation

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Sourcing Director of Transportation to join the team. The Strategic Sourcing Director of Transportation is a key corporate leader, responsible for shaping and implementing Legrand's transportation strategy to ensure the company's competitive edge and alignment with its core values. The Director of Transportation will play a crucial role in shaping Legrand's future by ensuring that all transportation activities are efficient, innovative, and aligned with the company's strategic priorities. This leader will foster operational excellence, champion collaborative partnerships, and drive initiatives that support both business growth and corporate responsibility. This is a remote position.

What Will You Do?

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies that support Legrand's growth objectives, focusing on cost optimization, efficiency, and innovation. This position also manages a small corporate team.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee all aspects of downstream transportation, ensuring seamless logistics operations and alignment with company commitments.
• Change Management: Lead transformative initiatives within the transportation function, driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of adaptability across teams.
• Problem Solving: Apply strong analytical and critical thinking skills to address complex logistics challenges. Demonstrate a hands-on approach and willingness to "roll up their sleeves" when needed.
• Matrix Organization Experience: Effectively operates within a matrixed corporate structure, collaborating across brands, departments, and functions to achieve shared objectives.
• Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations with Air, Ocean, Parcel, LTL Carriers, TL, and Intermodal transportation providers, ensuring optimal service levels and cost structures.
• Collaboration: Work closely with brand leaders and other stakeholders to align transportation initiatives with broader business strategies.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Support Legrand's CSR initiatives by integrating sustainability and ethical practices into transportation operations.
• Transportation Council: Critical member of the LNCA Transportation Council led by the VP of Logistics.
• Risk Management: Assess potential risks in transportation operations and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the company's interests.
• Performance Management: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of transportation initiatives. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making. Knowledge of TMS systems preferred.
• Trade Compliance: Knowledge of basic Trade Compliance concepts and programs.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field (master's degree preferred).

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in strategy sourcing in transportation
• Proven track record in developing and implementing transportation strategies, negotiating complex contracts, and driving cost optimization.
• Experience collaborating with diverse brands or business units within a large organization.
• Demonstrated commitment to CSR and sustainable transportation practices.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Executive Communication skills

Leadership Qualities:

• Growth mindset and a passion for driving innovation.
• Demonstrated experience managing direct reports, including building, developing, and leading high-performing transportation teams. Proven ability to provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to drive team engagement and professional growth.
• Exceptional communication and changing management skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to upholding Legrand's values in every aspect of transportation management.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and Influence
• Financial Acumen
• Negotiation Skills
• Collaboration and Relationship Building
• Change Management
• Results-Oriented
• Ethical and Sustainable Leadership

Travel: 25% Travel US/Mexico/Canada

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us