Director Global Logistics

Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade

Location: Costa Mesa, CA or Southern California Area (Hybrid)

Travel: Approximately 25%+ Global Travel

We are seeking a strategic and transformational Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade to lead and modernize global logistics, fulfillment, trade compliance, and distribution operations for a rapidly growing technology-driven manufacturing organization.

This executive leader will be responsible for developing and executing a multi-year global logistics strategy that supports continued growth, enhances customer experience, optimizes costs, and strengthens operational scalability.

This is a highly visible leadership role overseeing global logistics operations, international trade, warehousing, fulfillment, transportation, and third-party logistics partnerships while building a world-class logistics framework to support future expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute a global logistics and trade strategy aligned with long-term business growth objectives
• Create a scalable 5-year roadmap to support expanding global operations and customer demand
• Lead transformation initiatives across logistics, fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and trade compliance functions
• Establish operational frameworks, governance models, and standard operating procedures that improve efficiency and performance

Global Logistics & Network Optimization

• Lead global transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment operations
• Evaluate and optimize domestic and international logistics networks
• Manage relationships with global third-party logistics (3PL) providers and distribution partners
• Improve service levels, inventory flow, delivery performance, and cost efficiency
• Support global sourcing and supply chain initiatives across multiple international regions

Trade Compliance & International Operations

• Provide executive oversight of global trade compliance programs
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, customs requirements, and international trade laws
• Lead logistics strategy and operational execution throughout North America, Europe, Latin America, India, and additional global markets
• Assess the impact of trade regulations, tariffs, and geopolitical conditions on supply chain operations

Operational Excellence

• Establish KPI-driven performance management systems and reporting structures
• Lead regular business reviews utilizing analytics, operational metrics, and performance data
• Partner with Planning, Quality, Customer Service, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Sales teams to improve supply chain performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency
• Lead and develop a high-performing global logistics organization
• Assess organizational capabilities and implement strategic talent and structural improvements
• Provide leadership to a team of approximately 20-25 professionals across logistics, warehousing, compliance, certification, and engineering support functions
• Foster a collaborative, data-driven, and customer-focused culture
• Partner with IT and systems leaders to modernize logistics capabilities
• Drive adoption of supply chain technologies, analytics platforms, automation tools, and process improvements
• Leverage ERP and logistics systems to improve visibility, reporting, and decision-making

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in global logistics, supply chain, transportation, or trade compliance
• Proven success developing and executing global logistics strategies
• Extensive experience supporting international operations and complex global supply chains
• Deep expertise managing global 3PL relationships and transportation providers
• Demonstrated success leading logistics or supply chain transformation initiatives
• Strong experience building, developing, and restructuring teams
• Expertise in KPI development, operational excellence, and performance management
• Excellent executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience within electronics, technology, industrial manufacturing, automation, or similarly regulated industries
• Knowledge of supplier development, contract manufacturing, sourcing, and global procurement practices
• Experience supporting operations across Europe, United Kingdom, Latin America, and India
• Oracle ERP experience preferred

Leadership Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic, highly analytical executive who can balance long-term vision with operational execution. This individual is calm under pressure, data-driven in decision-making, and capable of leading large-scale transformation initiatives while building strong global partnerships.

You are:

• A strategic thinker with strong business acumen
• A collaborative and influential leader
• Experienced in navigating complex global logistics environments
• Skilled at driving organizational change
• Passionate about operational excellence and customer satisfaction
• Comfortable making executive-level decisions in fast-moving environments
• 30% Annual Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Program
• Four Weeks PTO to Start

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