Director, Global Transportation Operations

Director, Global Transportation Operations

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McKesson is an impact‑driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well‑being of you and those we serve – we care.

McKesson Medical‑Surgical is seeking a Director of Global Transportation Operations to join the team in the Richmond, VA, Atlanta, GA, Boston Massachusetts, Bethlehem, PA, Jacksonville, or Orlando, FL, area.

The Director of Global Transportation Operations is a crucial leadership position responsible for strategically managing and optimizing the logistics and transportation of goods across international borders. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive logistics strategy for both current and emerging markets, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, and optimizing supply chain operations. This role requires leading and inspiring domestic and international teams, delivering logistics solutions within budget and on time, managing vendor relationships and enhancing visibility to container shipment processes.

Additionally, this role focuses on driving successful engagement with key business partners by managing key relationships, removing barriers for increased collaboration, and implementing strategies that support sourcing, procurement, trade compliance and operations. International import experience with customs expertise is highly preferred.

Success in this role will be demonstrated by your ability to ensure operational excellence, empower data‑driven decisions influencing our strategic vision, and effectively manage relationships and logistics processes.

• Develop and implement a global transportation and logistics strategy that aligns with the company’s overall business objectives.
• Identify and evaluate new logistics opportunities and markets to expand the company’s global footprint.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with logistics service providers, including carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.

• Lead, mentor, and develop domestic and international logistics teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Establish clear performance metrics and provide regular feedback to ensure team alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide visionary leadership to the global transportation team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Mentor and develop team members, building a high‑performing and motivated workforce.
• Communicate effectively with senior management, providing regular updates on transportation performance and strategic initiatives.

• Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of global transportation, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of goods.
• Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and minimize risks.
• Develop a complete risk mitigation plan for short‑term and long‑term disruptions.
• Oversee the entire container lifecycle, including procurement, utilization, and maintenance.
• Ensure optimal container load planning and execution to maximize cost‑efficiency and minimize delays.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage container inventory, track movements, and reduce demurrage costs.
• Address and resolve any transportation‑related issues promptly to minimize impact on customers.
• Implement standard operating procedures and best practices to streamline booking processes.

• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, customs requirements, and company policies.
• Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies to address potential disruptions in the supply chain.

• Leverage data analytics and technology to gain insights into transportation performance and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Implement tools and systems to enhance visibility and tracking of shipments.