Director, Global Transportation

Duties & Responsibilities

Own global transportation strategy, operating model, and roadmap aligned to Business Units requirements, customer experience, cost, and resiliency goals.

Lead end-to-end transportation execution across modes (ocean, air, truckload/LTL, parcel, intermodal) and regions, partnering closely with logistics operations, procurement, planning, and customer teams.

Develop and manage the transportation budget; drive cost-to-serve transparency and deliver year-over-year productivity and savings initiatives.

Establish carrier strategy, including selection, contracting support, performance governance, and relationship management; lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs).

Manage the Freight Payment / Audit partner to establish a robust freight audit and payment process and create visibility in freight spend.

Develop requirements for KPI dashboards for internal customers (Power BI) and corrective action plans

Champion advancement of Oracle Transportation Management system (OTM) Functionality across all sites.

Develop and maintain a transportation forecast for Carriers/Forwarders.

Strengthen transportation risk management: contingency plans, peak readiness, capacity planning, disruption response, and business continuity.

Ensure compliance with applicable trade, customs, transportation, safety, and regulatory requirements; partner with Legal/Compliance on audits and controls.

Lead claims prevention and resolution (cargo loss/damage) and improve packaging/handling requirements with internal partners.

Build, coach, and develop a high-performing global team; define roles, metrics, and career paths; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Drive cross-functional change management for new processes, launches, and network changes; communicate clearly to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Qualification & Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

10+ years of progressive transportation/logistics experience, including leadership responsibility in a global, multi-site environment.

Demonstrated expertise in carrier management, network optimization, and multi-modal transportation operations.

Proven track record delivering measurable cost savings and service improvements through analytics and process improvement.

Strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost drivers, total landed cost/cost-to-serve).

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.

Working knowledge of transportation compliance and risk management (e.g., contracts, liability, insurance, claims).

Familiarity with sustainability initiatives (e.g., emissions reporting, modal shifts, network decarbonization strategies).

Proficiency with Oracle Transportation Management system (OTM)

Excellent communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work