HighRes BioSolutions is seeking a strategic, results-driven
Director of Global Transportation & Logistics to lead the end-to-end movement of robotic laboratory automation systems, components, and consumables across global markets. This leader will oversee international freight, logistics networks, compliance, and distribution operations to ensure reliability, cost-efficiency, and exceptional customer experience.
The ideal candidate has
5-10 years of progressive experience in global logistics, transportation management, and supply chain leadership—preferably within high-tech equipment, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
Global Transportation Strategy
- Develop and execute a global transportation strategy aligning with supply chain, operations, and customer needs.
- Build a scalable global logistics network that supports HighRes’ growth and international expansion.
- Own carrier selection, rate negotiations, and long-term logistics partnerships.
Operational Logistics Management
- Oversee daily international and domestic shipments (air, ocean, LTL, FTL, small parcel).
- Ensure on-time delivery, shipment accuracy, and proactive communication for inbound and outbound logistics.
- Manage logistics KPIs: cost-per-shipment, transit time, carrier performance, claims, compliance.
Trade Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with customs regulations, export controls (ITAR, EAR), and documentation standards.
- Maintain logistics risk-mitigation plans for delays, supply disruptions, and global trade changes.
- Oversee freight audit, customs brokers, duties, HTS classification, and documentation accuracy.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead a logistics team and build a high-performance culture centered on execution and customer impact.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Service, and Finance.
- Support global install projects and customer deployments with precise logistics coordination.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
- Implement best practices in transportation, inventory movement, warehousing, and packaging.
- Drive automation, visibility tools, and logistics technology (TMS, tracking, analytics).
- Identify and execute cost-savings and efficiency initiatives without sacrificing service quality.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- 5-10 years of experience in global logistics, transportation management, or supply chain operations.
- Experience in hardware, robotics, biotech equipment, or other complex capital equipment industries is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of international shipping, Incoterms, customs, export regulations, and trade compliance.
- Proven success negotiating with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics vendors.
- Leadership experience managing logistics teams or cross-functional supply chain initiatives.
- Proficiency with ERP/TMS systems
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling, high-innovation environment.
