Senior Director, Global Logistics

Kontoor Brands, Inc.•Greensboro, NC

About The Position

The Senior Director, Global Logistics is responsible for developing and executing the company's global logistics strategy to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable movement of materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain. This role provides strategic leadership for transportation, logistics network optimization, and operational execution supporting global sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and customer fulfillment activities. As a key member of the Supply Chain Leadership Team, the Senior Director drives logistics capabilities that support business growth, service excellence, operational efficiency, and supply chain resilience. The role partners closely with leaders across Sourcing, Manufacturing, Planning, Distribution, Customer Operations, Finance, and Commercial teams to align logistics strategies with enterprise objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive supply chain and logistics leadership experience.
Significant experience supporting global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations within the apparel, footwear, consumer products, or retail industries.
Demonstrated success leading complex logistics networks in a global business environment.
Strong financial acumen and experience managing large operating budgets.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment.
Experience leading large teams and managing strategic external partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or MBA.
Experience leading logistics transformation, network optimization, or supply chain modernization initiatives.
Knowledge of logistics technologies, transportation management systems, and supply chain analytics tools.
Experience operating within a vertically integrated global supply chain environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a global logistics strategy aligned with the organization's growth, service, inventory, and profitability objectives.
Lead the evolution of logistics capabilities to support changing business needs, market dynamics, and supply chain strategies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational excellence, efficiency, scalability, and customer satisfaction.
Identify opportunities to enhance supply chain agility, responsiveness, and cost competitiveness.
Oversee the performance and optimization of the company's logistics network supporting global sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution operations.
Evaluate network design and transportation strategies to improve service levels and overall supply chain effectiveness.
Ensure alignment between logistics operations and broader supply chain priorities.
Lead initiatives that improve visibility, collaboration, and end-to-end product flow.
Provide strategic oversight of domestic and international transportation activities.
Establish logistics standards, performance expectations, and operating procedures across the network.
Ensure logistics operations effectively support production requirements, inventory objectives, and customer commitments.
Drive operational consistency, service reliability, and execution excellence throughout the logistics organization.
Develop and manage logistics budgets and performance objectives.
Establish key performance indicators and reporting processes to monitor logistics effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities.
Lead productivity initiatives that improve cost efficiency while maintaining high levels of service and operational performance.
Ensure disciplined management of logistics expenditures and resource utilization.
Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external logistics service providers.
Lead strategic supplier relationships and support long-term capacity, capability, and performance planning.
Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve supply chain challenges and support business priorities.
Represent logistics perspectives in executive planning and decision-making forums.
Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing logistics organization.
Build organizational capabilities that support future growth and transformation.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Establish robust succession planning and talent development practices across the logistics function.