Vice President - Global Logistics

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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Twinsburg, Ohio, United States

Whitestown, Indiana, United States

Company Overview

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile.

With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you, we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Summary

Rockwell Automation is the largest company in the world dedicated to industrial automation and information. Here, we connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to make the world more intelligent, more connected, and more productive.

From improving the production of medicines that boost human health to reducing waste in an oil and gas plant, the work we do changes how we live.

As the Vice President for our Global Logistics team, you will lead the global strategy and operational execution for logistics within the integrated supply chain.

You will be a key partner and influencer, representing and collaborating across our Integrated Supply Chain organization, working with our senior leadership, and end customers.

You'll help optimize service and cost and transform our logistics function into a world-class operation.

This role reports to the SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer.

What You Will Do :

• Set the Strategic Vision : Lead the charge in defining and executing the global logistics strategy, ensuring we meet customer service expectations while achieving growth and profitability targets.
• Oversee Global Teams : Manage extensive teams across the globe, including :
• Distribution centers and warehousing, focusing on metrics, spend management, and supplier relationships.
• Global and regional trade compliance, ensuring we adhere to all regulations.
• Drive On-Time Delivery : Enhance and ensure reliable on-time delivery of finished goods and spare parts to distributors and end-customers.
• Strategic Leadership : Play a key role on our integrated supply chain leadership team, shaping and evolving our supply chain strategy and optimization efforts.
• Develop Talent : Build and engage a world-class supply chain organization through mentoring, coaching, rewarding high performance, and fostering skill development.

Basic qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Preferred qualifications :

• MBA or other advanced degree is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years in supply chain management experience and 12 years of leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end integrated supply chain.
• Proven ability to build a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive culture resulting in improved employee engagement.
• Success in leading in a global, matrixed organization structure and leadership team.
• Expertise in leading complex global supply chain organizations, providing both technical and managerial leadership.
• Track record of driving aggressive strategic and operational business outcomes through strong execution, with an emphasis on progress over perfection.
• Experience in attracting, developing, and retaining high-performing leaders and teams.
• Articulate, persuasive, and persistent in driving change and overcoming organizational resistance while providing hands-on leadership.
• Ability to network across the organization and develop successful internal and external relationships.
• Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution, monitoring progress and redirecting efforts as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to present and communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, including executive leadership both internally and externally.

Growth Opportunities :

• Global Influence : Leading global logistics provides the chance to shape and implement strategies that impact the company's international operations, enhancing your global business acumen.
• Innovation and Optimization : You'll have the opportunity to drive innovation in logistics and supply chain processes, leveraging new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Who We Are :

We are a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we employ approximately 25,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

Rockwell Automation's hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.

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