Global Logistics Manager

Global Logistics Manager

As the Global Logistics Manager, you will lead all strategic, tactical logistics & logistics procurement activities related to imports and exports into and out of the U.S. and Canada. This role partners cross-functionally with global stakeholders to ensure the efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods. This leader also plays a key role in trade compliance alignment, vendor negotiations and procurement, and freight & payment audit oversight. This role reports to the Director of Global Logistics and is a hybrid position in our Milwaukee Headquarters.

How you will do it :

• Lead strategic initiatives and develop synergies across all Clarios global regions
• Act as a strategic escalation point for all global logistics issues with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Champion the implementation and management of a global Order and Origin Management system.
• Manage and develop direct report(s)
• Align closely with Global Trade Compliance to ensure regulatory adherence.
• Support internal stakeholders (e.g., Global Metals, Manufacturing, Engineering) with customized logistics solutions and cost reduction initiatives.
• Source and oversee freight audit and payment providers, improving service quality and system integrations.
• Establish and manage global Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with international providers.
• Identify, implement, and monitor logistics cost savings and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Lead global logistics improvement projects and continuous process enhancements.
• Develop KPI dashboards to increase transparency and enable data-driven decisions.
• Resolve data integrity gaps in origin management and visibility platforms.
• Execute transformation roadmap across inbound materials, components, batteries, and recyclables.
• Streamline global logistics through global collaboration with suppliers, plants, and partners.
• Establish logistics policies and SOPs that ensure efficient, customer-centric operations.
• Advance circular economy objectives through improved logistics execution and material flow.

What we look for : Required :

Preferred :

What you get :

Who we are : Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materialssetting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarioswhere your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans / Military Spouses : We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passionwhere you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.