Vice President Global Logistics & Trade

Work Location

• Position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel.
• Requires on‑site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, must report to office every business day.

The Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade is a transformational executive leader responsible for building and driving a world‑class, digitally enabled logistics organization across all global markets. This role is the enterprise authority for end‑to‑end logistics operations — spanning transportation, warehousing, trade compliance, and fulfillment — and is accountable for aligning logistics capability directly with the company’s commercial growth agenda.

• Provide executive sponsorship and oversight of the global trade compliance function — ensuring full adherence to import/export regulations, sanctions, and customs requirements across all operating markets.
• Establish a risk‑based trade compliance governance model that balances speed‑to‑market with regulatory integrity and reputational protection.
• Lead proactive engagement with customs authorities, trade bodies, and legal counsel in key markets to stay ahead of regulatory change and maintain trusted trader status where applicable.
• Embed trade compliance considerations into new market entry, product launches, and supplier qualification processes to prevent downstream risk.
• Ensure the organization maintains audit‑ready documentation, controls, and training programs for all trade compliance activities globally.

• Oversee the global warehousing and fulfillment network — including company‑operated and 3PL‑managed distribution centers across all regions.
• Lead periodic network design reviews to assess DC footprint, capacity utilization, and cost‑to‑serve across customer segments and geographies.
• Set performance expectations and governance frameworks for all warehousing partners; drive continuous improvement in accuracy, throughput, and service quality.
• Partner with Operations and Inventory teams to align warehousing strategy with demand patterns, SKU rationalization, and inventory optimization objectives.

• Own a substantial global logistics P&L; deliver annual productivity commitments while maintaining or improving service levels across the network.
• Build a logistics cost transparency model that allocates freight, warehousing, and compliance costs by market, channel, and customer segment.
• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation for all major logistics spend categories — carrier contracts, 3PL agreements, technology platforms, and logistics services.
• Drive a culture of cost discipline and operational efficiency through benchmarking, zero‑based budgeting principles, and structured productivity programs.

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global logistics, supply chain, or operations, with a clear track record of executive leadership.
• 7+ years leading large, complex, multi‑disciplinary logistics organizations across multiple geographies and functions.
• Demonstrated success driving international growth — including new market entry, cross‑border logistics infrastructure, and regional network build‑out.
• Deep functional expertise across transportation, warehousing, trade compliance, and 3PL management at a global scale.
• Proven ability to digitally transform a logistics function — including TMS/WMS implementation, visibility platforms, and data analytics capability.
• Strong commercial instincts with experience partnering directly with Sales, Commercial, and Customer leadership to align logistics with revenue growth.
• Track record of building high‑performing, diverse teams and developing strong director‑ and…