Logistics Director - Reckitt US

About the role

The Logistics Director US is responsible for leading and optimizing the logistics operations across North America, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused delivery of goods. This role oversees transportation, warehousing, and distribution, and plays a critical role in strategic decision-making, financial delivery, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Scope includes managing logistics across 3 different business units and providing indirect guidance to Canada logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Showcase strategic leadership through developing and executing logistics transformational strategies including automation, network design, freight management, embellishment, and flexible labor.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing logistics team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), carriers, and suppliers, and negotiate contracts and service level agreements to optimize cost and service.
• Champion the use of best-in-class logistics technologies (e.g., TMS, WMS, ERP) and support digital transformation initiatives.
• Possess strong customer focus, collaborating with Customer Service and Sales to ensure timely and accurate deliveries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in logistics or supply chain management, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing complex logistics networks and driving operational improvements.
• 5+ years experience working in Customer Service, Planning, and other Supply Chain roles.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Experience with logistics systems and data analytics tools.
• Ability to travel domestically as needed.

Skills for Success

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Partnership
• Collaboration
• Partnership building
• Relationship management
• Business acumen
• Productivity management
• Project management
• Improve business processes
• Advanced analytics
• Data analytics
• Manufacturing excellence
• Leadership

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, life insurance, and short-term incentives. We also invest in the wellbeing of our people and support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.