Sr. Director, Distribution & Logistics Technologies

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POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Director, Distribution & Logistics Technology is the senior technology leader accountable for the strategy, architecture, delivery, security, integration, and lifecycle management of the technology platforms that enable Columbia Sportswear Company's global logistics, distribution, fulfillment, and transportation operations.

This role serves as the primary technology partner to Global Distribution, Logistics & Transformation leadership and is responsible for ensuring that CSC's logistics technology ecosystem remains scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned to evolving business needs.

Working in a highly collaborative model with the Head of Operational Development Excellence & Engineering, the role translates business requirements into technology solutions while maintaining clear accountability for technology architecture, application delivery, systems integration, platform operations, cybersecurity, and technical support.

The Senior Director owns the technology strategy and roadmap for logistics platforms including warehouse management, warehouse execution, warehouse control, transportation management, labor management, automation integration, visibility, and supporting supply chain technologies.

The role is accountable for the successful design, implementation, operation, and continuous improvement of these platforms across company-managed and partner-managed distribution environments. HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE Strategy & Transformation Leadership Define and execute the long-term technology strategy supporting CSC's global logistics, fulfillment, distribution, and transportation capabilities.

Serve as the technology leader for the transformation and modernization of CSC's global logistics network, including distribution center operations, warehouse technologies, automation, and supply chain visibility capabilities. Partner closely with Global Logistics leadership to shape and enable the future-state logistics operating model.

Lead technology strategy and execution for global distribution network redesign initiatives, including new facilities, network optimization, expansions, consolidations, and operating model transformations. Develop multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with CSC's strategic business objectives and supply chain growth plans.

Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and sustainable competitive advantage across the logistics ecosystem. Establish governance models, operating principles, and investment strategies that support enterprise-wide logistics transformation.

Executive Partnerships Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic technology partner to Global Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, and executive leadership teams. Translate business strategy into scalable technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, service levels, agility, and customer experience.

Collaborate closely with Architecture, Product Management, Solution Delivery, Infrastructure & Operations, PMO, and business leaders to ensure alignment across strategic initiatives. Influence enterprise prioritization and investment decisions for logistics technology programs and capabilities.

Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key logistics providers, technology vendors, systems integrators, and strategic partners. Foster strong partnerships that enable successful delivery of complex business and technology transformation initiatives.

Technology Platforms & Architecture Own the architecture, lifecycle, and technical roadmap for logistics technology platforms supporting global distribution, fulfillment, transportation, and supply chain operations. Establish technology standards, integration patterns, security requirements, and architectural principles across the logistics technology portfolio.

Ensure logistics solutions align with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data governance standards. Lead evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies that improve scalability, resilience, interoperability, and operational performance.

Application Delivery & Engineering Lead teams responsible for solution delivery, application engineering, systems integration, technical testing, deployment, and platform modernization. Deliver technology solutions that satisfy approved business requirements and support CSC's global logistics operating model.

Establish software delivery, quality assurance, release management, and technical governance practices across logistics technology teams. Platform Operations & Support Maintain accountability for availability, reliability, performance, resiliency, and support of logistics technology platforms. Ensure effective monitoring, incident management, problem management, service management, and disaster recovery capabilities.

Establish service level objectives and operational metrics that ensure stable business operations. Enterprise Integrations & Data Enablement Own architecture and delivery of integrations between logistics applications, ERP platforms, automation technologies, 3PL providers, transportation partners, and enterprise data platforms.

Ensure secure and reliable data exchange, operational visibility, and data integrity across the logistics ecosystem. Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance Partner with enterprise security teams to ensure all logistics technology platforms comply with cybersecurity standards, privacy requirements, audit controls, and regulatory obligations.

Maintain accountability for technology risk management, vulnerability remediation, business continuity planning, and disaster recovery readiness. Vendor & Partner Management Develop and execute vendor management strategies across a complex ecosystem of logistics, technology, and consulting partners.

Manage strategic relationships with multiple 3PL providers, ensuring alignment to CSC business objectives and operational performance expectations. Oversee commercial and operational relationships with third-party vendors and service providers. Establish governance frameworks, performance scorecards, and continuous improvement programs across partner organizations.

Negotiate priorities, resolve escalations, and drive accountability across multiple stakeholders to achieve business outcomes. Talent Leadership Build, develop, and lead high-performing global teams through a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Lead organizational design, succession planning, performance management, and talent development initiatives across the logistics technology organization. Coach and mentor leaders and managers while creating scalable organizational capabilities to support future business growth. Partner with Human Resources to attract, develop, and retain top talent across a global organization.

Financial, Risk & Compliance Management Develop and manage departmental budgets, technology investments, and strategic capital planning activities. Ensure effective financial stewardship and prioritization of resources across a portfolio of strategic initiatives. Maintain accountability for compliance, audit readiness, and execution of SOX controls.

Partner with audit, security, and compliance functions to strengthen governance and streamline controls. Identify and proactively manage technology, operational, vendor, and program risks across the global logistics landscape. YOU ARE A strategic and transformational leader with the ability to influence executives and stakeholders across a global organization.

An exceptional relationship builder who develops trust with business leaders, technology teams, logistics partners, and external vendors. Skilled at balancing long-term strategic objectives with operational execution. An accomplished communicator with strong executive presence and stakeholder management capabilities. Adept at managing large-scale business and technology transformations.

Experienced in navigating ambiguity, solving highly complex problems, and driving organizational change. A systems thinker who understands the interdependencies between business processes, operations, technologies, and partner ecosystems. Passionate about innovation, operational excellence, and building scalable global capabilities.

YOU HAVE Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 15+ years of progressive technology and supply chain leadership experience in complex global environments.

Significant experience leading logistics technology organizations supporting global distribution, fulfillment, transportation, and supply chain operations. Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale transformation initiatives involving logistics network redesign, distribution center modernization, warehouse technology implementations, and supply chain systems integration.

Experience partnering directly with executive logistics and supply chain leaders to define and execute business transformation strategies. Proven track record managing large, global teams through complex organizational and technology change. Deep experience operating within outsourced logistics and 3PL environments while maintaining accountability for business and technology outcomes.

Demonstrated success managing multiple strategic vendors, technology partners, systems integrators, and logistics service providers. Experience managing significant budgets, investment portfolios, and strategic technology programs.

Strong understanding of warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, warehouse execution systems, warehouse control systems, labor management systems, and distribution analytics. Experience integrating logistics platforms with ERP, WMS, WCS, WES, transportation, and automation technologies.

Experience leading global programs in omni-channel retail, apparel, footwear, consumer goods, or similarly complex industries preferred.

Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of modern supply chain and logistics operating models. #LI-JD1 This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company. Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter. At Columbia Sportswear Company, we’re proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding.

Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community. Benefits that can protect your family’s financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match.

Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services.

We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available. If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to [email protected] with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.