Director, Global Transportation

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.The Global Transportation Sourcing Leader is responsible for securing cost-effective carrier capacity that meets the defined network needs of the business across regions, business segments, and modes. The Director, Global Transportation will manage an internal team of 3 managers responsible for all transportation modes, Freight Audit & Pay (FAP) and Freight Claims.You’ll Make an Impact:Develops and executes comprehensive transportation strategies that align with the company's business objectives. This involves optimizing supply chain efficiency, reducing lead times, and collaborating with teams across the organization.Creates, develops and maintains strategic supplier relationships to ensure available transportation capacity and required service levels to meet the company’s needs at the most competitive cost. Develops a portfolio of market competitive carrier capacity across regions, business segments, and modes.Manages relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics service providers.Leads best-in-class sourcing events across modes utilizing eSourcing platforms to optimize awards.Leads the team in the development of RFPs and RFQs across modes for existing and new potential carriers; manages bids and negotiates contracts to secure optimal cost capacity and tender acceptance including spot market rates.Develops global and regional routing guides. Tracks and reports on compliance to contracted rates, routing guides, and carrier selection by Plants, DCs and Contract Manufacturers.Leads global carrier performance management; ensures ongoing carrier compliance with operating standards and contractual service level agreements (SLAs). Addresses global transportation escalations across the organization.Utilizes data analytics to identify areas for improvement and drives informed decision-making.Accountable for logistics spend, reporting and productivity, working to optimize costs while maintaining high-quality service levels. This includes the effective management of Freight Audit Providers (FAP’s) - US Bank & TRAX.Accountable for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for transportation costs.Builds and develops a high-performing logistics team, providing coaching and mentorship to support professional growth and development.Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:Minimum of 10 years of work experience in applicable areas such as logistics procurement, supply chain, and transportation management.Deep knowledge of global freight markets and familiarity with freight forwarders and carriers.Experience executing sourcing events through eSourcing platforms.Experience managing relationships and performance with external vendors.You Will Excite Us If You:Stay current with global freight market trends and familiarity with industry capabilities.Demonstrate contract negotiation skills.Strong functional expertise in transportation with demonstrated track record of successful project deployments with quantifiable results.Global mindset and ability to work across geographies and cultures.Strong communications and inter-personal skills; builds effective relationships across organizations.Why Amphenol Communications Solutions?Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer” - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin.For additional company information please visit our website at

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