VP, Global Logistics

SanMar • Issaquah, WA

1d • $297,000 - $456,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The VP, Global Logistics is responsible for the timely and efficient movement of SanMar's world-wide shipments. The position includes direct leadership of SanMar's Logistics department, close partnership with domestic/international logistics providers, vigilant monitoring of shipping trends, and a creative approach to solving logistics challenges in a way that truly serves SanMar's customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of global logistics experience, including top-level organizational responsibility
• Deep experience in parcel/LTL/FTL shipping including network optimization, performance monitoring, vendor management, and contract negotiation
• Fluency in international logistics with experience in import/export processes and regulations, carrier evaluation/selection, network development, and performance benchmarking
• Extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of strong employee relations at all levels
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to change in the work environment
• Proven ability to effectively influence, build trust, communicate and connect with employees at all levels of the department and company
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Personal ethical character that is effective, credible and genuine
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate departmental needs and make recommendations for implementation
• Ability to travel monthly to both domestic and international locations

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to SanMar’s global logistics department with a focus on exceptional customer service, ongoing career development and mentoring of the team, and authentic partnership with other departments across the company.
• Translate the company’s business plans into a clear logistics vision tied to departmental goals and effectiveness measures.
• Manage the development and growth of SanMar’s transportation networks in a way that ensures their scalability to meet the company’s ongoing growth initiatives.
• Foster, grow, and manage authentic partnerships with SanMar’s strategic logistics providers including parcel carriers, steamship lines, freight forwarders, LTL carriers, FTL carriers, software companies, air freight carriers and drayage companies.
• Provide strategic relationship management to logistics partners including performance reviews, ongoing network assessments, and contract negotiation.
• Identify inefficiencies across SanMar’s logistics networks and develop process-oriented solutions that eliminate waste and streamline the flow of goods and information.
• Help define, implement, and document the approach for ongoing projects and appropriately align efforts and support across the logistics department.
• Manage the budget and other financial measures of the logistics department.
• Champion a service-oriented approach across the company and logistics department in a way that consistently models SanMar’s Family Values.
• Build strong cross‑functional partnerships with cross‑functional SanMar business units, including Sales, Distribution, Legal, Customs Compliance, and Sourcing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Salary Range: You`ll earn between $297,000 - $456,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 30% of base salary.
• Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees