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QSC is creating exceptional, people-centric experiences with the perfect balance of technology and creativity. Q-SYS, our innovative full stack audio, video and control platform, unifies data, devices and a cloud-first architecture, empowering organizations to deliver transformative AV experiences across built spaces. Building on the QSC legacy, QSC Audio delivers audio technology that empowers live entertainers and sound reinforcement professionals with the confidence to create and deliver memorable experiences for their audiences.
Atrius, Distech Controls and QSC are part of the Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS) business segment. Our mission is to make spaces smarter, safer and greener through our strategy of connecting the edge with the cloud using disruptive technologies that leverage data interoperability.
Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Work location:

• This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities.
• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, following a hybrid work model.
• This position requires on-site presence in Corporate CA, HQ, must report to the office every business day.

Job Summary
The Director, Global Transportation & Logistics Strategy is a senior leadership role responsible for designing, executing, and continuously optimizing the company's worldwide transportation network and third-party logistics (3PL) ecosystem. This individual will serve as the enterprise authority on freight strategy, carrier relationships, modal optimization, and logistics partner governance across all geographies - including North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America.
The Director will partner closely with commercial, operations, finance, and trade compliance teams to ensure the logistics network supports business growth, delivers competitive service levels, and achieves year-over-year cost efficiency. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that requires both strategic vision and the operational discipline to translate strategy into execution at scale.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Global Transportation Strategy: Define and execute a multi-year global strategy across all modes (ocean, air, road, rail, parcel). Optimize network design, carrier tiering, transit times, modal shifts, and carbon footprint reduction.
• 3PL Partnership Management: Oversee a global portfolio of 3PL partners (warehousing, fulfillment, last-mile). Lead RFPs, multi-year contract negotiations, onboarding, and rigorous KPI scorecard governance.
• Operational Excellence & Tech: Champion digital enablement (TMS, visibility platforms, predictive analytics). Drive a continuous improvement culture using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies. Establish E2E shipment visibility and resilience/risk mitigation planning.
• Financial Management: Manage a multi-million dollar global freight/logistics budget. Deliver annual cost reduction targets, build business cases for tech/infrastructure investments, and oversee freight audit/payment processes.
• Team & Cross-Functional Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing global logistics team across multiple regions. Serve as SME for cross-functional initiatives (NPI, market expansion, M&A) and deliver data-driven executive reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in global logistics, transportation, or supply chain, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing global carriers/3PLs across Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Expertise: Deep commercial negotiation skills across all freight modes and proven ability to optimize large, complex budgets.
• Tools & Data: Proficiency with TMS platforms, visibility tools, and logistics analytics for data-driven decision-making.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Administration.
• APICS CSCP, CLTD, or equivalent supply chain certification.
• Familiarity with global trade compliance, customs regulations, and logistics digital transformations (AI/ML forecasting, automation).

Competencies
Courage
Establishing Strategic Direction
Sharing Responsibility
End-User Focus
Decision Making
Emotional Intelligence
Strategic Influence
Driving Innovation
Energizing the Organization
Building Organizational Talent
Driving Execution
QSC. is owned by Acuity Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.
The range for this position is $142,400.00 to $256,200.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant's experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on role. For a list of our benefits, click here.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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