Director Global Transportation (Remote)

Siemens Healthineers•Atlanta, GA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions. Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is hiring a Director of Transportation on a remote basis. In this role you will have experience in the one or more of the following areas: Global Transportation organization/ Global Transportation Strategy / Transportation organization, in defining and implementing Supply Chain Transportation standards and guidelines in area of responsibility. This position is designed to be performed on a remote basis within USA timezones

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation or logistics management
Proven track record managing transportation/logistics operations on a global scale
KPI oriented management with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational, leadership, and multitasking abilities
Proficiency in transportation management software and systems
Experience implementing and managing freight audit and pay solutions.
Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP products including B2B integrations with logistics providers.
Experience in budget management and financial planning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability, competence, and confidence to lead people in all regions and time zones.
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Project management experience leading large cross functional initiatives
Knowledge of safety standards and compliance requirements
Ability to handle high-pressure situations and make quick decisions.
Strong customer service orientation and conflict resolution skills
Familiarity with latest industry trends and technological advancements
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

Organize the Transportation team to effectively support the needs of the company by developing skilled logisticians and creating a strong talent pipeline.
Ensure talent growth within critical roles to meet the current and future needs of the organization.
Set and build transportation capabilities that drive consistent performance across the geos and scale efficiently in growth markets focused on transparency and predictability in support of regional logistics teams and their internal customers. Capabilities include, but are not limited to, carriers, brokers, TMS and FA&P providers.
Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs, tariffs, and export controls. Actively liaise with external agencies, Global Trade, regional Logistics and order management teams.
Ensure transportation and duty expenses are accurately reported monthly through controlled audit and pay processes.
Develop and manage activity based transportation & duty projections for monthly forecasting & actual reflection.
Lead annual budget setting for global transportation and duty spend.
Adhere to best business practices in export and import operations, DG handling, shipping document presentation, and cost containment strategies.
Evaluate performance metrics, analyze data, identify opportunities, and drive the realization of the improvement.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Regional Logistics and Field Operations teams to drive system and operational improvements that will improve delivery performance and/or lower logistics costs as a percentage of revenue.
Align upstream with supply chain to ensure that materials and sub-assemblies from our supply base are delivered on time and in the accurate quantity to our factories and regional distribution facilities.
Work closely with indirect procurement to implement long term solutions with strategic logistics suppliers that both optimize performance and drive costs savings for the organization.
Actively lead and support cross functional efforts of continuous improvement in alignment with strategic objectives and expectations from stakeholders.
Achieve 6% YoY cost reduction productivity targets.
Develop, leverage, and share documented quality procedures and "best practice" methodologies across the Siemens Healthineers distribution network to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of distribution and order fulfilment operations.