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

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• 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

Pay

Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off and holidays, life insurance, pre-tax transit benefit program, discounts on Amer Sports products, and healthy lifestyle & wellness programs.

Schedule

Extensive regional travel (averaging 30-35% annually) to support on-site project delivery.