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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Supply Chain & Global Logistics based in the United States. The Director of Supply Chain & Global Logistics will lead the strategic development and day-to-day execution of a complex, international distribution network supporting humanitarian and community-focused programs. This hands-on leadership role oversees the movement of donated and procured goods, with a focus on operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, and rapid response capabilities. You will optimize domestic logistics while strengthening international distribution, customs compliance, and European supply chain capacity. Using data analytics, enterprise systems, and practical automation, you will improve visibility, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making across the supply chain. You will also build strong partnerships, develop a high-performing logistics team, and establish consistent standards for safety, accountability, and financial reconciliation. This is an opportunity to combine operational problem-solving with long-term transformation in a mission-driven, global environment. Accountabilities - Inventory Management and Demand Planning: Design and implement responsive demand forecasting and inventory management frameworks that align program requirements, donor pipelines, supplier availability, partner capacity, and community needs. Improve stock visibility, rotation, storage efficiency, and expiration risk management. - Disaster Response Preparedness: Establish and manage a pre-positioned disaster response reserve that enables rapid deployment during emergencies while protecting the continuity of ongoing distribution programs. - End-to-End Supply Chain Execution: Oversee the complete lifecycle of donated and procured goods, from donor offer matching and freight contracting to receiving, inventory verification, distribution, documentation, and financial closeout. - Domestic Logistics and Warehousing: Lead U.

S. logistics operations, representing approximately 70% of the role's scope. Strengthen warehouse and recipient partner operations through effective safety protocols, pest control, receiving procedures, capacity planning, and field training. - International Logistics and Expansion: Manage international operations, representing approximately 30% of the role's scope, including cross-border transportation, import/export documentation, customs compliance, and regional distribution requirements. Develop strategies to expand sustainable supply chain capacity across Europe. - Carrier and Broker Management: Build and maintain relationships with freight carriers, brokers, warehouses, and logistics providers. Negotiate competitive rates, monitor service-level agreements, and resolve transportation issues, including delays, damages, detention, and freight claims. - Systems Integration and Digital Transformation: Serve as the operational owner of logistics technology, including Salesforce, NetSuite ERP, Smartsheet, SharePoint, and warehouse management systems. Improve system integration, data accuracy, workflow efficiency, and financial reporting while reducing manual data entry. - Data Analytics and Decision Support: Transform operational and field data into actionable insights. Develop executive dashboards to monitor reporting timeliness, shipment cycle times, acceptance and decline rates, pledged-versus-received accuracy, and overall distribution impact. - Process Improvement and Standard Operating Procedures: Identify operational bottlenecks, troubleshoot field challenges, and develop consistent standard operating procedures for shipment tracking, inventory management, and bill of lading documentation. Balance practical field needs with appropriate controls and scalable systems.

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