Global Commodity Manager Logistics Job Jacksonville area,Florida USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Accountabilities

Global Commodity Strategy:
Develop, implement, and lead global sourcing strategies for inbound and outbound logistics, packaging, and customs duties across multiple sites and regions.
Strategic Sourcing and Cost Optimization:
Identify and execute initiatives to improve sourcing efficiency, including supplier consolidation, best-cost-country sourcing, productivity improvements, reduced reliance on sole-source suppliers, shorter cycle times, better cash flow, and improved on-time delivery.
Supplier Management:
Evaluate and select new suppliers, develop existing supplier relationships, monitor performance, and promote supplier diversity, sustainability, competitiveness, and risk mitigation.
Contract Negotiation and Management:
Negotiate and manage supplier contracts and supply agreements, leveraging existing agreements and collaborating with relevant business segments to optimize commercial terms.
Logistics and Packaging Optimization:
Review and improve technical packaging specifications for manufactured products and purchased goods, working with regional teams to establish consistent standards and cost-effective solutions.
Customs and Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure logistics and sourcing activities comply with applicable international trade, tax, and customs regulations while identifying opportunities to optimize duties and mitigate compliance risks.
Performance Management:
Drive measurable improvements in sourcing and logistics KPIs, including cost, quality, fulfillment, supplier performance, and delivery reliability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with regional logistics and sourcing teams, business units, and other stakeholders to align global strategies, tools, systems, processes, and governance.
Supply Chain Design:
Develop optimized supply chain solutions for complex, long-term projects and recurring product flows, balancing cost efficiency with country-specific tax, customs, and regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement and Governance:
Strengthen sourcing processes, supplier performance evaluation, risk management, and operational standards while maintaining accurate data, reporting, and documentation.

Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, sourcing, or a related discipline.
Professional

Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in logistics operations and sourcing, with substantial expertise in international logistics, supplier management, and procurement strategy.
Leadership

Experience:

Proven experience working in complex, global, multi-site, matrixed organizations and leading logistics activities for large-scale, multi-year delivery projects.
Strategic Sourcing Expertise:
Strong capabilities in sourcing analysis, commodity strategy development, supplier selection, cost optimization, and commercial negotiations.
Logistics and Packaging Knowledge:
Broad understanding of inbound and outbound logistics, industrial packaging requirements, international shipping, and supply chain operations.
Customs and International Trade:
Knowledge of customs duties, international business practices, tax considerations, and regulatory compliance, with the ability to identify opportunities for cost optimization.
Contract Management:
Experience negotiating, implementing, and managing supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
Supplier Performance:
Familiarity with supplier audits, performance evaluation, quality management, and continuous improvement practices.
Data and Reporting:
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to manage performance metrics, work with databases, and use data to support strategic decisions.
Communication

Skills:

Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and…