Director of Logistics

Acuity Inc.•Costa Mesa, CA

108d•$142,400 - $256,200•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Logistics is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end fulfillment operations across North America. Based in Costa Mesa, this person reports to the VP of Logistics and Compliance and serves as the regional authority on logistics strategy, warehousing negotiations, network optimization, and trade compliance. The role connects corporate logistics strategy with regional go-to-market execution, partnering closely with sales and commercial teams to develop scalable fulfillment solutions. The position requires on-site presence at Corporate CA, HQ, under a hybrid work model. Responsibilities span fulfillment operations across the Americas, logistics-provider relationships, network design, regional trade compliance, and logistics support for sales teams.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or trade operations.
5 or more years in a senior- or director-level role.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-country distribution and cross-border fulfillment across the Americas.
Proven track record in logistics network design, RFP management, complex 3PL and warehousing contract negotiations, and international trade compliance.
Fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Additional language skills.
MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or Logistics.
Experience in tech hardware, consumer goods, life sciences, or industrial distribution within a matrixed corporate structure.
Familiarity with logistics technology platforms (TMS, WMS, ERP) and data analytics tools.
Knowledge of trade regulations and logistics infrastructure across the Americas.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end fulfillment across the Americas; establish KPIs and reporting frameworks for performance, inventory positioning, and carrier/3PL effectiveness; and serve as the primary operational escalation point.
Lead negotiations with warehousing providers and 3PLs across the Americas, develop a preferred-vendor framework that balances cost, quality, and coverage, and conduct regular quarterly business reviews.
Design and optimize the regional logistics network to reduce cost-to-serve and improve lead times; conduct network studies, RFPs, and feasibility assessments for strategic inventory nodes.
Ensure compliance with local, national, and international trade regulations, customs, and import/export laws across the Americas; provide guidance on duty optimization, free trade agreements, and Incoterms.
Serve as the logistics subject-matter expert for regional sales teams during pre-sales, RFPs, and deal structuring; develop scalable fulfillment playbooks and logistics models that enable competitive service offerings.