[Hiring] Director, Global Distribution and Transportation @Vistance Networks

Role Description

The Director, Global Distribution and Transportation is responsible for designing and executing end-to-end logistics strategies that support Ruckus’s global operations and meet customer commitments. This role oversees all facets of warehousing and transportation to ensure goods are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements across the supply chain.

• Manage third-party logistics (3PL) providers
• Lead transportation teams
• Negotiate carrier and 3PL contracts
• Ensure regulatory compliance (particularly in customs and trade)
• Leverage data analytics to drive performance improvements and cost savings
• Ensure on-time delivery
• Oversee product storage and distribution across current and future 3PL sites
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and cost efficiency
• Continuously benchmark distribution operations against industry standards
• Manage all multi-modal freight transportation (Air, Ocean, TL, LTL, and Small Parcel)
• Align transportation strategies with global market trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• More than 10 years of proven success in global logistics and transportation management, including international shipping and compliance
• Strong team leadership, stakeholder influence, and coaching capabilities
• Analytical Thinking: Strategic mindset with the ability to analyze data and identify efficiency opportunities
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with TMS, WMS, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite

Requirements

• Distribution Spend: ~$8M+ annually
• Transportation Spend: Estimated between ~$14M–$16M annually, subject to market conditions
• Manage all cost areas within scope
• Consolidate transportation spend across the network
• Establish data-driven KPIs and analytics to generate actionable insights
• Forecast volumes and spend to support optimized decision-making

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life and accidental death insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Participation in the Company’s Incentive Plan
• Eleven paid holidays in a full calendar year
• Two weeks of paid vacation (prorated based on start date)
• Other leave options