Director Transportation and Logistics

We are seeking an accomplished Director of Transportation & Logistics to lead the strategic design optimization and execution of our global logistics network. This highimpact leader is responsible for overseeing endtoend operational excellence across transportation warehousing distribution and trade compliance.

In this role you will play a critical part in strengthening enterprise resiliency enhancing global visibility and ensuring that logistics infrastructure effectively supports the companys aggressive growth agenda across North America EMEA and APAC. You will collaborate crossfunctionally with executive leadership commercial teams manufacturing and global trade to align logistics strategies with broader business objectives enabling scalable expansion and worldclass service performance.

The ideal candidate is a strategic influential leader with deep experience in global logistics operations transportation network design warehouse optimization international trade compliance and advanced supply chain technologies. This individual excels at navigating ambiguity driving continuous improvement and delivering meaningful financial and operational results in fastpaced evolving environments.

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a global transportation and logistics strategy that supports Rehlkos growth objectives profitability targets and evolving customer requirements.

• Lead enterprisewide automation and digital transformation initiatives to enhance productivity and deliver realtime supply chain visibility.

• Oversee the execution contracting and service performance of the transportation network-achieving freight cost savings elevating customer experience and strengthening partnerships with key carriers and logistics providers.

• Ensure the resilience of Rehlkos transportation network against market volatility supply chain disruptions and macroeconomic challenges.

• Manage global trade to maintain full compliance with international regulations customs requirements and regional trade laws.

Financial & Performance Management:

• Own global transportation and logistics P&L driving sustainable cost optimization without compromising service quality.

• Establish and govern KPIs that improve transportation efficiency warehouse performance and overall customer satisfaction.

• Collaborate crossfunctionally to ensure logistics strategies directly support enterprise goals and global expansion initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead mentor and develop highperforming direct and indirect teams capable of supporting doubledigit yearoveryear growth.

• Foster a culture grounded in accountability crossfunctional collaboration continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Ensure effective communication and alignment across all upstream and downstream stakeholders securing buyin for logistics strategies and process/system enhancements.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or a related field. MBA preferred.

• 10 years in logistics leadership warehousing trade compliance and supply chain with experience managing multi-site distribution networks.

• Proven experience managing a large-scale complex warehouse and logistics operation.

• Knowledge of global trade regulations customs compliance and international shipping processes.

• Strong knowledge of WMS TMS automation and supply chain analytics.

• Proven business/financial acumen including demonstrated ability to influence solve complex problems and drive change at all levels of the organization

• Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams and cultures.

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to solving operational challenges and meeting customer needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.