[Hiring] Director Global Transportation @Siemens Healthineers

Role Description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Varian Medical Systems, a Siemens Healthineers company is hiring a Director of Transportation on a remote basis. In this role you will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Global Transportation organization
• Global Transportation Strategy
• Transportation organization, in defining and implementing Supply Chain Transportation standards and guidelines

This position is designed to be performed on a remote basis within USA timezones.

What You will do:

• Organize the Transportation team to effectively support the needs of the company by developing skilled logisticians and creating a strong talent pipeline.
• Ensure talent growth within critical roles to meet the current and future needs of the organization.
• Set and build transportation capabilities that drive consistent performance across the geos and scale efficiently in growth markets.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs, tariffs, and export controls.
• Actively liaise with external agencies, Global Trade, regional Logistics and order management teams.
• Ensure transportation and duty expenses are accurately reported monthly through controlled audit and pay processes.
• Develop and manage activity-based transportation & duty projections for monthly forecasting & actual reflection.
• Lead annual budget setting for global transportation and duty spend.
• Adhere to best business practices in export and import operations, DG handling, shipping document presentation, and cost containment strategies.
• Evaluate performance metrics, analyze data, identify opportunities, and drive the realization of the improvement.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Regional Logistics and Field Operations teams to drive system and operational improvements.
• Align upstream with supply chain to ensure timely delivery of materials and sub-assemblies.
• Work closely with indirect procurement to implement long-term solutions with strategic logistics suppliers.
• Actively lead and support cross-functional efforts of continuous improvement.
• Achieve 6% YoY cost reduction productivity targets.
• Develop, leverage, and share documented quality procedures and "best practice" methodologies across the Siemens Healthineers distribution network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation or logistics management
• Proven track record managing transportation/logistics operations on a global scale
• KPI oriented management with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational, leadership, and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in transportation management software and systems
• Experience implementing and managing freight audit and pay solutions
• Proficiency with SAP or equivalent ERP products including B2B integrations with logistics providers
• Experience in budget management and financial planning
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability, competence, and confidence to lead people in all regions and time zones
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Project management experience leading large cross-functional initiatives
• Knowledge of safety standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and make quick decisions
• Strong customer service orientation and conflict resolution skills
• Familiarity with latest industry trends and technological advancements
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• Paid parking/public transportation
• Paid time off
• Paid sick and safe time

Company Description

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas.