Director, Transportation

Director, Transportation

Company Overview

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

Role Overview

The Director, Transportation is responsible for developing and executing Mitsubishi Power Americas' enterprise transportation strategy across logistics operations supporting the Power Generation business. This role provides strategic leadership for domestic and international transportation, inbound and outbound logistics, import/export compliance, transportation procurement, carrier management, and process governance. The position optimizes end-to-end transportation performance through standardized processes, operational excellence, digitalization, and continuous improvement while partnering with Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Warehousing, Planning, Finance, IT, Engineering, and executive leadership to improve service, reduce cost, support customer commitments, and strengthen supply chain performance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the enterprise transportation strategy, including network design, modal selection, routing, capacity planning, carrier optimization, and end-to-end logistics solutions. 

• Provide strategic leadership and governance for domestic and international transportation supporting Power Generation Services, North America Manufacturing, inbound materials, outbound finished goods, aftermarket parts, and service operations. 

• Establish standardized transportation procedures, work instructions, logistics playbooks, tools, templates, and governance practices across the organization. 

• Optimize inbound and outbound transportation, including pre-carriage, main carriage, and on-carriage activities, to reduce freight cost, improve transit time, strengthen visibility, and enhance customer service. 

• Establish carrier and logistics supplier governance, scorecards, and accountability for safety, service, on-time delivery, cost, operational performance, and contract compliance in partnership with Global Commodity Management. 

• Align transportation plans with material availability, production schedules, order forecasts, customer requirements, and business priorities through cross-functional collaboration. 

• Own transportation business processes within SAP S/4HANA, Transportation Management Systems, and digital logistics platforms, driving automation, system integration, visibility, and continuous optimization. 

• Lead Lean, root cause analysis, standard-work, transportation optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve reliability, service, cost, and execution efficiency. 

• Define enterprise transportation KPIs, freight analytics, supplier scorecards, dashboards, and executive reporting to support data-driven decisions and accountability. 

• Lead transportation budgeting, forecasting, freight cost management, carrier optimization, and cost-reduction initiatives while balancing service, risk, and total landed cost. 

• Build and develop a high-performing transportation organization through workforce planning, succession planning, coaching, talent development, and performance management. 

• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, import/export requirements, U.S. Customs regulations, international trade laws, company policies, and documentation standards. 

• Support strategic initiatives and special projects aligned with organizational priorities and evolving business needs. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field required; MBA preferred. 

• Minimum twelve (12) years of progressive transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership experience, including multi-site transportation operations, trade compliance, and international logistics. 

• Experience leading leaders and geographically dispersed teams preferred. 

• Extensive experience with domestic and international transportation, freight management, carrier management, transportation procurement, multimodal planning, and logistics execution supporting manufacturing and service operations. 

• Demonstrated success developing transportation strategies, optimizing inbound and outbound logistics, reducing freight costs, improving lead times, and standardizing processes across multiple business units. 

• Strong experience with SAP S/4HANA, Transportation Management Systems, freight analytics, transportation visibility platforms, and digital logistics technologies. 

• Proven experience leading Lean, operational excellence, process improvement, transportation optimization, and digital transformation initiatives with measurable results. 

• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including transportation budgeting, freight forecasting, cost reduction, contract management, and supplier performance management. 

• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, customs processes, international shipping documentation, Incoterms, Free Trade Zone operations, and transportation regulatory compliance, particularly within the Americas. 

• Excellent executive communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence strategic business decisions. 

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, Power BI, transportation analytics, reporting tools, SAP S/4HANA, and TMS platforms. 

• Ability to travel 20–30% and meet physical requirements including standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally in moderate-to-loud environments. 

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.

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