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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 Vice President, Global Logistics & Trade is a transformational executive leader responsible for building and driving a world-class, digitally enabled logistics organization across all global markets. This role is the enterprise authority for end-to-end logistics operations - spanning transportation, warehousing, trade compliance, and fulfillment - and is accountable for aligning logistics capability directly with the company's commercial growth agenda.
Reporting to the SVP of Global Operations, the VP will lead a distributed team of logistics directors and regional leaders, set the multi-year vision for the function, and serve as a senior partner to Sales, Commercial, Finance, and Operations leadership worldwide. This is a role for a bold, commercially minded executive who thrives in complexity, accelerates growth through logistics excellence, and knows how to harness technology to reshape how a global logistics organization performs.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Provide executive sponsorship and oversight of the global trade compliance function - ensuring full adherence to import/export regulations, sanctions, and customs requirements across all operating markets
• Establish a risk-based trade compliance governance model that balances speed-to-market with regulatory integrity and reputational protection
• Lead proactive engagement with customs authorities, trade bodies, and legal counsel in key markets to stay ahead of regulatory change and maintain trusted trader status where applicable
• Embed trade compliance considerations into new market entry, product launches, and supplier qualification processes to prevent downstream risk
• Ensure the organization maintains audit-ready documentation, controls, and training programs for all trade compliance activities globally

Warehousing, Fulfillment & Network Optimization

• Oversee the global warehousing and fulfillment network - including company-operated and 3PL-managed distribution centers across all regions
• Lead periodic network design reviews to assess DC footprint, capacity utilization, and cost-to-serve across customer segments and geographies
• Set performance expectations and governance frameworks for all warehousing partners; drive continuous improvement in accuracy, throughput, and service quality
• Partner with Operations and Inventory teams to align warehousing strategy with demand patterns, SKU rationalization, and inventory optimization objectives

Financial Management & Operational Excellence

• Own a substantial global logistics P&L; deliver annual productivity commitments while maintaining or improving service levels across the network
• Build a logistics cost transparency model that allocates freight, warehousing, and compliance costs by market, channel, and customer segment
• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiation for all major logistics spend categories - carrier contracts, 3PL agreements, technology platforms, and logistics services
• Drive a culture of cost discipline and operational efficiency through benchmarking, zero-based budgeting principles, and structured productivity programs

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 15+ years of progressive experience in global logistics, supply chain, or operations, with a clear track record of executive leadership
• 7+ years leading large, complex, multi-disciplinary logistics organizations across multiple geographies and functions
• Demonstrated success driving international growth - including new market entry, cross-border logistics infrastructure, and regional network build-out
• Deep functional expertise across transportation, warehousing, trade compliance, and 3PL management at a global scale
• Proven ability to digitally transform a logistics function - including TMS/WMS implementation, visibility platforms, and data analytics capability
• Strong commercial instincts with experience partnering directly with Sales, Commercial, and Customer leadership to align logistics with revenue growth
• Track record of building high-performing, diverse teams and developing strong director- and senior manager-level talent pipelines
• Demonstrated experience managing significant logistics budgets and delivering year-over-year cost efficiencies without compromising service
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience in a high-growth, publicly traded, or private equity-backed global company
• Exposure to managing logistics in highly regulated industries or complex international trade environments (e.g., aerospace, industrial, life sciences, consumer goods)
• Experience leading logistics M&A integration or standing up greenfield logistics operations in new markets

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 $183,200.00 to $366,000.00. 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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