[Hiring] Director of Global Logistics @MKS Instruments

Role Description

The Director of Global Logistics is a high-impact strategic leader responsible for building and executing our global transportation strategy across all modes and regions. You will ensure the timely, reliable, and cost-effective movement of materials and finished goods, while shaping long-term carrier partnerships, optimizing freight spend, and elevating logistics performance worldwide.

A key part of this role is partnering cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Finance, and Planning to develop accurate, data-driven landed-cost modeling—empowering better sourcing, supplier, manufacturing, and customer-delivery decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Global Transportation Strategy & Network Optimization
  • Lead and execute a global multi-mode transportation strategy (air, ocean, parcel, LTL, FTL, intermodal)
  • Build global routing guides, transportation policies, and optimization frameworks
  • Evaluate global network flows and identify opportunities to streamline cost, speed, and reliability
• Carrier Management & Procurement
  • Lead global carrier negotiations, RFPs, and contract renewals, driving performance and cost advantages
  • Strengthen strategic relationships with carriers to ensure high service levels and operational resilience
  • Manage global transportation risk, including carrier diversification and contingency planning
• Cost Governance & Financial Partnership
  • Own global freight audit and payment processes; ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial stewardship
  • Partner with Finance to enhance freight accruals, GL coding accuracy, and financial controls
  • Lead global cost-down and cost-avoidance initiatives to reduce freight spend
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and Finance to develop, refine, and maintain landed-cost models
• Performance Management, Analytics & Digital Enablement
  • Oversee global transportation KPIs, analytics, and performance dashboards
  • Improve OTIF/OTD, transit reliability, premium freight use, and overall service consistency
  • Lead the strategy for TMS, visibility platforms, and digital transportation capabilities
  • Drive data governance, reporting discipline, and analytics automation
• Leadership & Talent Development
  • Lead and develop the Sr. Manager of NA Logistics and Logistics Analysts
  • Build a culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional partnership

Qualifications

• 15+ years of global transportation and logistics leadership experience
• 10+ years managing regional or cross-functional teams
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or related field
• Expertise in multi-mode transportation, carrier negotiations, and freight procurement
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including cost modeling and logistics P&L understanding
• Proven record of achieving logistics cost reductions and operational improvements
• Ability to travel globally 10–30%

Requirements

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Supply Chain) - Preferred
• ASCM/CLTD/CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, IATA/FIATA, or similar certifications - Preferred
• Experience using freight audit/payment platforms and transportation analytics tools - Preferred
• Background in high-tech, industrial, or regulated manufacturing - Preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Sick time
• 15 paid vacation days
• 6 weeks fully paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Participation in stock programs, signing bonus, etc.

Salary Pay Range

$168,300-$280,500 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on a wide range of factors including qualifications, experience and training, operational and business needs and other considerations permitted by law.

At MKS, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role.

Bonus

This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS [or as applicable].

Company Description

We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.

Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.”

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.