Global Service Transportation Lead IV

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Summary The Global Transportation Role is responsible for defining and executing the global transportation operations that enables world-class customer service, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency across a complex international supply chain.  This role leads global carrier and logistics provider management, transportation analytics, and continuous improvement initiatives spanning multiple regions and business units. The leader drives transportation network optimization, develops strategic partnerships with logistics service providers, oversees transportation governance and performance management, and ensures the secure, compliant, and cost-effective movement of products worldwide.

Global Transportation Strategy & Leadership Lead global transportation carrier management, logistics analytics, transportation governance, and performance management. Serve as the transportation subject matter expert for leadership and cross-functional stakeholders. Establish transportation policies, standards, and operating procedures across all regions. Transportation Network Optimization Drive transportation modeling, capacity planning, and network assessments to support business expansion and evolving customer requirements. Lead business cases for transportation transformation initiatives and strategic investments. Oversee demand forecasting and logistics cost modeling to support annual operating plans and long-range business strategies. Carrier & Logistics Partner Management Develop strategic relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers. Establish transportation performance metrics and governance frameworks to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. Lead provider performance reviews and corrective action programs to address operational exceptions and service disruptions. Negotiate and influence transportation solutions that balance cost, service, risk, and scalability. Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement Establish global transportation KPIs and executive dashboards to provide insights into performance, cost, service levels, transit times, and compliance. Analyze transportation data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in operational operations. Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and digital transformation initiatives that drive measurable improvements in transportation performance and cost efficiency. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management Provide executive oversight for transportation audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance programs. Partner with Global Trade Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit organizations to