15+ years of experience in global logistics and supply chain leadership
Proven track record of leading global, multi-regional teams
Expertise in international transportation, warehouse design, and trade compliance
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large logistics budgets
Experience with logistics technology platforms (TMS, WMS, visibility tools)
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Responsibilities
Define and implement a multi-year global logistics strategy aligned with business growth
Lead end-to-end network design, including regional distribution and warehouse optimization
Develop scalable logistics models to support rapid geographic expansion
Lead and evolve a globally distributed team into a high-performing organization
Manage global logistics spend, including budgeting and cost optimization
Ensure consistent execution across international transportation and warehousing
Define and execute logistics technology roadmap and establish data-driven decision-making
Benefits
Opportunity to shape and scale a global logistics organization
Leadership role with significant impact on company growth
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration with various teams
Focus on innovation through technology and data analytics
Potential for professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description: Role Summary
The Senior Director, Global Transportation & Logistics will define and execute the global logistics and distribution strategy to support Fluence's rapid growth, expected to scale 50-100% over the next 24 months.
This leader will transform and scale a globally distributed logistics organization, ensuring the design and execution of a resilient, cost-efficient, and highly scalable logistics network.
This role operates at the intersection of supply chain strategy, operations, and commercial delivery-owning global logistics performance across transportation, warehousing, trade compliance, and distribution network design.
Key Responsibilities 1. Global Strategy & Network Design
Define and implement a multi-year global logistics and warehousing strategy aligned to business growth and manufacturing footprint
Lead end-to-end network design including regional distribution strategies, warehouse footprint optimization, and mode/routing strategies
Develop scalable logistics models to support hypergrowth and geographic expansion
2. Organizational Leadership & Scale
Lead and evolve a globally distributed team (24+), including 8 direct reports, into a multi-layered, high-performing organization
Enhance a regionalized operating model (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
Build leadership bench strength and centers of excellence (trade compliance, network optimization, systems)
3. Financial Ownership & Cost Transformation
Own and manage global logistics spend (+$200MM), including budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization initiatives
Deliver year-over-year cost improvements through strategic sourcing, mode optimization, and network redesign
Establish KPIs tied to cost, service, and working capital
4. Global Operations Excellence
Ensure consistent execution across international transportation, warehousing, customs, and dangerous goods handling
Implement standardized global processes and performance management systems
5. Technology & Data Enablement
Define and execute logistics technology roadmap (TMS, WMS, visibility tools, control tower)
Establish data-driven decision-making through analytics and dashboards
6. Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with global sourcing, manufacturing, project delivery, and commercial teams
Ensure logistics strategy enables on-time project delivery and customer satisfaction
7. Risk Management & Compliance
Lead global trade compliance strategy including customs and regulatory frameworks
Develop risk mitigation strategies for geopolitical disruption, capacity constraints, and supplier concentration
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive experience in global logistics and supply chain leadership
Demonstrated success leading global, multi-regional teams
Deep expertise in international transportation, warehouse/network design, and trade compliance
Strong financial acumen with experience managing large-scale logistics budgets
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Leadership Profile
Strategic, systems-level thinker with operational credibility
Proven ability to lead through growth, ambiguity, and transformation
Strong executive presence and cross-functional influence
Data-driven decision-maker with a continuous improvement mindset
About Fluence
Fluence Corporation Limited is a global leader in decentralized water and wastewater treatment solutions. The company provides a range of products and services, including containerized treatment plants, membrane bioreactors, and desalination systems. Fluence's solutions are designed to be energy-efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally sustainable. The company serves a variety of industries, including municipal, industrial, and commercial clients. Fluence has operations in North America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East.
