Director, Transportation Center of Excellence
Solventum
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Dublin • Ireland
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About the role
- Define and execute the vision and roadmap for the Transportation CoE, aligned with the global logistics and supply chain strategy.
- Establish governance frameworks and performance standards for transportation processes across all regions and modes.
- Design and conduct feasibility studies, distribution analysis and research projects to deliver cost reduction, cycle time compression, enhanced supply chain resilience and improved customer experience.
- Lead the design and implementation of future-state transportation capabilities, including technology, processes, and people skills.
- Partner with Digital Supply Chain / IT to evaluate and deploy transportation technologies (e.g., TMS, visibility platforms, control tower solutions, analytics) that enable end‑to‑end shipment visibility and proactive event management.
- Drive innovation in areas such as cost‑to‑serve optimization, sustainability, service differentiation, and risk management.
- Drive standardization of processes and solutions such as freight billing/invoicing, shipment damage reduction, freight mode optimization.
- Periodically evaluate the global warehouse and transportation footprint to determine optimal flows, modes, and node locations, balancing lead times with logistics and inventory carrying costs, and CO2 emissions.
- Partner with regional logistics teams to understand business needs and ensure CoE initiatives deliver measurable value.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on transportation strategy and emerging industry trends (e.g., decarbonization, capacity constraints, regulatory changes).
- Build, develop, and inspire a high-performing team of SMEs and Project Managers, fostering a culture of process excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Define KPIs and monitor performance of transportation programs and outsourced providers. Drive cost optimization and service improvements through data‑driven decision making and cross‑functional collaboration with Logistics Procurement and regional teams.
- Participate in carrier strategic business reviews with key logistics partners, continuously raising the bar on service, process excellence, and sustainability.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA or equivalent preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive experience in transportation management, logistics, or end‑to‑end supply chain operations, with significant exposure to outsourced/carrier networks.
- Proven track record in change management, leading global transportation programs and managing outsourced providers.
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, GDP and knowledge of managing Dangerous Goods and Medical devices.
- Experience with Business Transformation in similar strategic functions, including ERP deployments and/or integrations.
- Strong leadership and team development capabilities, with experience building and leading diverse, global teams.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make data‑driven decisions and articulate trade‑offs clearly.
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across global, matrixed organizations.
- Deep knowledge of transportation technologies, visibility tools, analytics, and best practices across modes and regions.
- Strategic thinker with ability to translate vision into actionable plans and to drive change and adoption.
- Results‑oriented, with a focus on delivering measurable impact in service, cost, quality, resilience, and sustainability.
- Innovative mindset and ability to challenge the status quo.
- Strong communication and presentation skills at executive level.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
transportation managementlogisticssupply chain operationschange managementdata-driven decision makingbusiness transformationERP deploymentsanalytical skillscost optimizationprocess excellence
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentstakeholder managementinfluencing skillsstrategic thinkingresults-orientedinnovative mindsetcommunication skillspresentation skillscollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s degree in LogisticsBachelor’s degree in BusinessMBA or equivalent