Global Category Manager – Logistics & Transportation

Nidec Corporation

$90K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of global logistics sourcing or supply chain management experience required.
  • Expertise in multi-modal transportation and freight market dynamics essential.
  • Proven success in negotiation and supplier management with a focus on cost efficacy.
  • Analytical skills necessary for cost modeling and network optimization.
  • Strong communication capabilities to influence stakeholders across global teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field is mandatory; MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead comprehensive global sourcing processes for logistics services, focusing on various transportation modes.
  • Craft and implement category strategies that balance cost, service levels, and risk management.
  • Foster strategic partnerships with global carriers and logistics vendors for enhanced performance management.
  • Stay updated on freight market trends, geopolitical risks, and provide strategic sourcing guidance.
  • Ensure adherence to procurement policies, trade regulations, and sustainability standards.
  • Collaborate with regional teams and stakeholders to harmonize logistics operations with demand.
  • Identify opportunities to reduce costs through analysis of total cost of ownership and logistics network optimization.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence global logistics strategy and shape supply chain operations.
  • Involvement in digital transformation efforts, including optimization of processes and systems.
  • Focus on sustainability initiatives within logistics and sourcing practices.
  • Chance to work in a dynamic and fast-paced global business environment.
Full Job Description
Job Summary We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Global Category Manager – Logistics & Transportation to lead sourcing and supplier strategy across a ~$272M global freight portfolio. This role is critical in driving cost competitiveness, operational excellence, and supply chain resilience across all transportation modes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end global sourcing for logistics services (ocean, air, ground, intermodal, warehousing, and 3PL), including RFx execution, supplier selection, and contract negotiation.

  • Develop and execute category strategies that optimize cost, service, and risk while aligning with business and operational needs.

  • Build and manage strategic relationships with global carriers and logistics providers, driving performance through structured supplier management processes.

  • Monitor freight market trends, capacity, and geopolitical risks to provide actionable insights and proactive sourcing recommendations.

  • Ensure compliance with global procurement policies, trade regulations, ESG standards, and contract governance requirements.

  • Partner with regional teams, sites, and cross-functional stakeholders to align logistics strategies with demand and network requirements.

  • Identify and deliver savings through total cost of ownership analysis, network optimization, and mode selection.

  • Support digital transformation initiatives, including TMS optimization and procurement automation.

  • Champion sustainability through green logistics and low-carbon sourcing initiatives.

Key Qualifications

  • Proven experience in global logistics sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.

  • Strong knowledge of multi-modal transportation and freight market dynamics.

  • Demonstrated success in negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization.

  • Analytical mindset with experience in cost modeling and network optimization.

  • Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a global environment.


Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required

  • Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred


Success Measures

  • Delivery of annual cost savings and freight cost optimization targets

  • On-time execution of sourcing projects and contract renewals

  • High supplier performance (≥95% scorecard compliance)

  • Effective risk mitigation and market responsiveness

  • Full compliance with procurement and governance standards


Why This Role

This is a high-impact global role at the center of supply chain strategy—offering the opportunity to shape logistics networks, build strategic partnerships, and deliver measurable business value in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Additional Job Details

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No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.

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