The Impact You'll Make

Danfoss is hiring a seasoned logistics professional and strong leader, to head up the North America Trade Compliance and Transportation organization, representing a core element of the regional logistics machine room in Danfoss Climate Solutions. Our scope covers Trade Compliance including Import and Export operations as well as Transportation management supporting a wide range of Danfoss locations in the region.

 

You will be a strong contributor to the Regional Logistics Operations Management team in respect of direction setting, strategy execution and delivering on Must-Win-Battles (MWBs) and performance objectives. You will be contributing with strategic direction to the Regional Logistics Leadership team and report to Senior Director, NAM/MX Logistics Operations, based in the region

 

There are huge growth ambitions towards the NAM market for Climate Solutions, so we expect that performance management is in your DNA, you have the outside-in approach with a natural focus on the customer experience and financial results, and as a leader, you are acting as a role model. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Job Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    Strong leadership of the NAM Trade Compliance and Transportation teams by means of direction setting, growth mindset and change management while driving professional and personal development for our team members.
•    Regional accountable for the following main objectives: 
o    Compliance: Ensure Import/Export compliance following external regulations and company policies, utilization of company-wide Trade Management system, leverage of international free trade agreements, CTPAT compliance, and representation of the company towards CBP. 
o    Delivery performance: Manage transportation providers, align and cover regional transportation needs, collaborate with global Freight Procurement team, meet KPI targets for Finished Good Replenishment Reliability and Customer On-Time Reliability.
o    Continuous Improvement: Meet internal budget, manage Freight Cost and Duty Drawback program, drive continuous improvement of current tools, processes, and resources to provide better service at lower cost.   
•    Stakeholder management across all supported business areas, ensuring close cooperation and communication with stakeholders on all levels, internal as external, providing Trade Compliance and Transportation support and services. 
•    Contributing to and supporting Global Logistics Strategy

Initiatives: 
o    Easy to do business with
o    Competitive Operations 
o    Leverage Digital Solutions
o    Process Efficiency
o    An Extraordinary  Organization  

What We're Looking For

Qualifications, Background & Skills:
•    An BA degree coupled with 10 years of Management and Logistics/Trade Compliance/Transportation experience is essential.
•    Experience within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
•    Strong cultural awareness with proven ability to build a diverse, high-performing team across geographies.
•    Experience in providing exceptional customer and competitor insight.
•    Experience with SAP, GTS and TMS strongly preferred
•    U.S. Customs Brokers License  

 

Key attributes and competencies:
•    Demonstrated learning agility and intellectual curiosity.
•    Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills, ability to work across all levels of an organization and lead a team in both a physical and remote environment.
•    Superior networking, influencing, negotiating, and collaborating competencies.
•    Commercially savvy with a strong business sense and demonstrated industry expertise.
•    Progressive leader with a growth mindset who is eager to cultivate an engaged and motivated team.
•    Proven track record in consistently meeting and exceeding targets.  A team member who thrives under pressure.
•    The preferred candidate has vast experience in working for a global matrix organization.

 

As this role has global engagements, fluency in English is required as well as ability to travel. 

 

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees.  The range for this position is $140,000 to $160,000. 

What You'll Get from Us

 

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great. Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.