Job Description:Role SummaryThe 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 Responsibilities1. 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
- Experience implementing logistics technology platforms (TMS, WMS, visibility tools)
- 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
