Lead global logistics strategy, optimizing transportation and warehousing, driving digital transformation, and mentoring high-performing teams to enhance supply chain efficiency.
Are you a visionary logistics leader with a passion for scaling global operations and delivering transformational results? Sensata Technologies is seeking a Senior Director of Global Logistics to lead the strategy, innovation, and execution of our global transportation and warehousing functions. This role is a critical part of our Global Operations Leadership Team and is instrumental in driving operational excellence, digital innovation, and end-to-end supply chain efficiency worldwide.
In this highly visible and influential role, you will:
- Develop and execute a global logistics strategy that aligns with corporate growth objectives and enhances supply chain resilience.
- Lead and optimize transportation networks across ocean, air, and ground, while overseeing warehousing operations to ensure cost-efficiency, service excellence, and compliance.
- Drive global logistics transformation, including standardization of warehouse automation, adoption of advanced technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a cross-functional business partner, influencing decision-making at the executive level and aligning logistics strategies with company-wide financial, operational, and customer goals.
- Mentor and scale a world-class logistics team, fostering a high-performance culture across regional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Own and execute the global logistics roadmap with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and innovation.
- Align logistics KPIs and performance goals with corporate and regional strategies.
- Lead strategic planning and budgeting processes for logistics and distribution.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee warehousing operations, including inventory management, fulfillment, workforce planning, and performance optimization.
- Ensure end-to-end compliance with international trade regulations and local requirements.
- Establish and manage contingency and continuity plans to mitigate global supply chain risks.
Technology & Innovation
- Identify and implement emerging technologies (AI, IoT, automation) to enhance visibility, agility, and customer experience.
- Leverage tools such as TMS, WMS, and ERP to drive digital transformation and operational performance.
Team Development
- Build, inspire, and retain a high-performing global logistics team.
- Lead with a continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma), promoting agility and innovation.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global logistics and distribution, with a proven track record at the senior executive level.
- Expertise in leading large-scale logistics operations across multiple regions and managing matrixed organizations.
- Strong understanding of TMS, WMS, ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and modern supply chain technologies.
- Demonstrated success in transformation, M&A integration, and operational scale.
- Professional certifications such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or ISM are a plus.
Job Description
In this highly visible and influential role, you will:
- Develop and execute a global logistics strategy that aligns with corporate growth objectives and enhances supply chain resilience.
- Lead and optimize transportation networks across ocean, air, and ground, while overseeing warehousing operations to ensure cost-efficiency, service excellence, and compliance.
- Drive global logistics transformation, including standardization of warehouse automation, adoption of advanced technologies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a cross-functional business partner, influencing decision-making at the executive level and aligning logistics strategies with company-wide financial, operational, and customer goals.
- Mentor and scale a world-class logistics team, fostering a high-performance culture across regional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Own and execute the global logistics roadmap with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and innovation.
- Align logistics KPIs and performance goals with corporate and regional strategies.
- Lead strategic planning and budgeting processes for logistics and distribution.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee warehousing operations, including inventory management, fulfillment, workforce planning, and performance optimization.
- Ensure end-to-end compliance with international trade regulations and local requirements.
- Establish and manage contingency and continuity plans to mitigate global supply chain risks.
Technology & Innovation
- Identify and implement emerging technologies (AI, IoT, automation) to enhance visibility, agility, and customer experience.
- Leverage tools such as TMS, WMS, and ERP to drive digital transformation and operational performance.
Team Development
- Build, inspire, and retain a high-performing global logistics team.
- Lead with a continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma), promoting agility and innovation.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in global logistics and distribution, with a proven track record at the senior executive level.
- Expertise in leading large-scale logistics operations across multiple regions and managing matrixed organizations.
- Strong understanding of TMS, WMS, ERP systems (Oracle preferred), and modern supply chain technologies.
- Demonstrated success in transformation, M&A integration, and operational scale.
- Professional certifications such as APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or ISM are a plus.
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