Senior Director, Regional Head of Supply Chain Solutions

Schenker & Co AG

$190K — $254K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of logistics, freight forwarding, and international supply chain management experience
  • Proven leadership skills in a managerial role
  • Business fluent in English with a preference for local language proficiency
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Software
  • Ability to navigate large, matrix-driven, global organizations

Responsibilities

  • Ensure continuity and stability within the team
  • Provide leadership in a complex supply chain environment
  • Translate strategic vision into operational outcomes
  • Act as a credible partner to senior stakeholders
  • Drive performance improvement and governance of processes
  • Oversee logistics activities in the AMERICAS region
  • Sponsor strategic initiatives for service improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company-matching contributions up to 5%
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays
  • Flexible and health spending accounts
  • Short and long-term disability coverage and wellness resources
Full Job Description
Location: USA - Iselin, Wood Ave Division: Group Job Posting Title: Senior Director, Regional Head of Supply Chain Solutions Time Type: Full Time Summary The Regional Head of Supply Chain Solutions is responsible for setting the product strategy, enabling customers to strengthen their market leadership by delivering advanced Order Management, Freight Management and Supply Chain Analytics solutions. By combining digital innovation with operational excellence, the role drives measurable business value through improved efficiency, sustainability, and competitive advantage across global supply chains. Duties and Responsibilities • Ensure team continuity and stability • Provide senior leadership and direction within a complex supply chain / logistics environment • Translate strategy into tangible operational and commercial outcomes • Act as a credible counterpart to senior stakeholders (regional, divisional, and customer side) • Drive sustained performance improvement and professionalization of processes and governance • Lead end to end oversight of supply chain / logistics activities within the AMERICAS (including LATAM) regional scope • Own or sponsor strategic initiatives (e.g. solutions, transformations, service improvements) • Align commercial intent with operational feasibility and execution • Govern priorities, risks, and dependencies across operations, solutions, IT, and partners • Represent the function in senior internal forums and customer discussions • Ensure robust handover, continuity, succession planning, and decision frameworks are in place Skills & Competencies • Commercial drive, accountable for driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and customer retention by positioning • Proven capability at senior management level, combining strategy and execution • Strong background in solution development, transformation, or complex implementations • Experience operating in large, matrix driven, global organizations • Ability to balance regional specifics (US) with global standards and governance • Strategic yet pragmatic: able to set direction and still stay close to execution • High level of credibility and composure when engaging senior stakeholders • Structured, disciplined, and strong in prioritization and decision making • Resilient and calm under pressure, especially in change environments • Collaborative leader who builds trust across functions and cultures Educational background / Work experience / Qualifications • Deep experience in logistics (15+ years), freight forwarding, and international supply chain management • Previous experience in a managerial position Language Skills • Business fluent in English • Preferably good command of local language Computer Literacy • Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and others) Physical and/or Mental Requirements / Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is often required to walk and use hand and eye coordination. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Hours and Environment Normal working hours for this position are Monday - Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, however, working beyond these hours will often be required by business needs. At Will Employment DSV Air & Sea Inc. employees are hired for an undefined period of time as "at will" employees. This means that an employee may be terminated for any reason, or no reason at all, at any time, provided the discharge does not violate any law*. Additionally, each employee has the right to terminate his/her employment at any time. *Except if employed in Montana, where termination requires just cause. For this position, the expected base pay is: $190,500 - $254,000 / Annual. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location and other objective business considerations. DSV provides a comprehensive package of health benefits including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with flexible and health spending accounts, short and long-term disability coverage, and wellness resources to support your overall well-being. In addition, our 401(k) plan offers company-matching contributions up to 5% to help you build a secure financial future. To support a healthy work-life balance, DSV also offers generous paid time off, paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. DSV does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to our website, employees, or Human Resources. DSV will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of DSV and will be processed accordingly without fees. Information regarding DSV's benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

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