Director of Global Logistics

MKS Instruments

3d•$168,300 - $280,500•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Global Logistics is a high-impact strategic leader responsible for building and executing our global transportation strategy across all modes and regions. You will ensure the timely, reliable, and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods, while shaping long-term carrier partnerships, optimizing freight spend, and elevating logistics performance worldwide. A key part of this role is partnering cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Planning to develop accurate, data-driven landed-cost modeling—empowering better sourcing, supplier, manufacturing, and customer-delivery decisions.

Requirements

15+ years of global transportation and logistics leadership experience
10+ years managing regional or cross-functional teams
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field.
Expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier negotiations, and freight procurement
Strong analytical and financial skills, including cost modeling and logistics P&L understanding
Proven record of achieving logistics cost reductions and operational improvements
Ability to travel globally 10–30%

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain)
ASCM/CLTD/CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, IATA/FIATA, or similar certifications
Experience using freight audit/payment platforms and transportation analytics tools
Background in high-tech, industrial, or regulated manufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead and execute a global multi-mode transportation strategy (air, ocean, parcel, LTL, FTL, intermodal)
Build global routing guides, transportation policies, and optimization frameworks
Evaluate global network flows and identify opportunities to streamline cost, speed, and reliability
Lead global carrier negotiations, RFPs, and contract renewals, driving performance and cost advantages
Strengthen strategic relationships with carriers to ensure high service levels and operational resilience
Manage global transportation risk, including carrier diversification and contingency planning
Own global freight audit and payment processes; ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial stewardship
Partner with Finance to enhance freight accruals, GL coding accuracy, and financial controls
Lead global cost-down and cost-avoidance initiatives to reduce freight spend
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Finance to develop, refine, and maintain landed-cost models
Oversee global transportation KPIs, analytics, and performance dashboards
Improve OTIF/OTD, transit reliability, premium freight use, and overall service consistency
Lead the strategy for TMS, visibility platforms, and digital transportation capabilities
Drive data governance, reporting discipline, and analytics automation
Lead and develop the Sr. Manager of NA Logistics and Logistics Analysts
Build a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional partnership