Director, Logistics Projects Americas

About the role

The Logistics Projects Americas Director oversees a portfolio of Distribution & Transportation projects valued between $10M and $50M. They apply a disciplined project management framework to drive D2C transformation, optimize operational costs, and integrate advanced IT systems to strengthen regional supply chain resilience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Amer Sports global strategy, with primary focus on NAM project management
• Architect, orchestrate, and lead high-impact regional supply chain initiatives, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives
• Develop and champion robust project concepts and business cases, maintaining rigorous control over quality, cost, scope, and timelines through deep-dive data analytics
• Spearhead project realization with end-to-end accountability for financial budgets, resource allocation, IT infrastructure, and final strategic decisions
• Monitor the project success after the realization / GoLive
• Drive project hyper care following the GoLive until projects are properly handed over through established RACI to the internal customers
• Establish rigorous tracking and monitoring frameworks to manage risk, prioritize workstreams, and provide transparent communication to executive stakeholders
• Proactively identify and propose transformational improvements to optimize supply chain efficiency and scalability
• Lead and mentor a high-performing regional project management team, with a scope primarily focused on North America (NAM) and opportunities to influence global strategy across Europe and Asia; consisting of 4 team members across USA, CAN, and MEX

Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years progressive experience in Logistics / Warehousing / Transport, with contribution to significant logistics projects such as warehouse extension, warehouse automation
• 8+ years prior experience managing a team
• A master’s degree in supply chain, Logistics or Engineering preferred; bachelor’s degree plus equivalent and extended working experience may be considered
• Deep subject matter expertise in Logistics, Warehousing, and Transportation operations and processes
• Advanced proficiency in Project Management methodologies is required; official PMI/PMP certification is highly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Management integrated with Lean and Continuous Improvement principles
• Working knowledge of occupational safety standards and regulatory compliance within a warehouse environment
• Expert user of SAP (ECC, S/4, EWM), Power BI, and Visio, with experience across various Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong data analysis capabilities with advanced command of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Spanish is considered a significant asset for regional collaboration

Qualifications

• Technical Skills: Deep subject matter expertise in Logistics, Warehousing, and Transportation operations and processes; advanced proficiency in Project Management methodologies; comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain Management integrated with Lean and Continuous Improvement principles; working knowledge of occupational safety standards and regulatory compliance within a warehouse environment; expert user of SAP (ECC, S/4, EWM), Power BI, and Visio, with experience across various Warehouse Management Systems (WMS); strong data analysis capabilities with advanced command of the Microsoft Office Suite; proficiency in Spanish.
• Managerial Skills: Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of professional growth and accountability; ability to articulate a clear vision with confidence, ensuring alignment and purpose across all organizational levels; adept at uniting and motivating diverse teams to achieve shared strategic goals; dedicated to driving measurable results through disciplined execution and operational excellence; strong decision-making capabilities, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and commit to a clear course of action.
• Behavioral Skills: Highly organized; adept at navigating complex processes and managing multi-stakeholder environments; strong interpersonal skills with a natural talent for cross-functional collaboration; sharp analytical mind with the ability to prioritize, anticipate risks, and remain pragmatic under pressure; driven by a consumer-oriented mindset to ensure high-quality service delivery; flexible in schedule to support global time zones and a willingness to travel frequently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision available the month after hire
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Life insurance, pre-tax transit benefit program
• Discounts on Amer Sports products
• Healthy Lifestyle & Wellness programs

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to support global time zones and frequent travel requirements.