MKS Instruments
Senior Director, Global Logistics and Trade Compliance
MKS Instruments, Andover, Massachusetts, us, 05544
Overview
A Day in Your Life at MKS: As the Sr Director of Logistics and Global Trade Compliance at MKS, you will lead our global logistics strategy, transportation network, and trade compliance operations. This role will be a key member of the Global Supply Chain leadership team, driving optimization across freight, warehousing, and import/export processes to support MKS's long-term growth. Responsibilities
Develop and execute the global logistics and trade compliance strategy, aligning with business and supply chain objectives. Lead optimization of inbound and outbound freight activity, including shipment consolidation, mode selection, and cost efficiency. Oversee the Global Trade Compliance team, ensuring compliance with international import/export regulations. Drive improvements in warehousing efficiency, inventory placement, and cubic space utilization across global facilities. Use ABC/XYZ analysis to guide inventory location and stocking strategies. Lead and mentor multisite teams (materials handling, shipping, receiving) to build a problem-solving, continuous improvement culture. Deploy Lean tools (5S and standard work) to improve efficiency, safety, and quality in warehouse operations. Partner with cross-functional teams in procurement, materials, and category management to align logistics strategy with overall supply chain goals. Manage global budgets for freight, duties, and packaging costs. Travel up to 25% to oversee global operations and align regional teams. Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. 15+ years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or trade compliance. Proven multisite, global leadership experience. Demonstrated success driving freight optimization, warehousing efficiency, and compliance improvements. Strong leadership and team development skills across global locations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional and executive teams. Preferred Skills
Experience with E2Open or other Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Proven track record of TMS implementation across multiple global sites. Deep expertise in global trade compliance leadership. Supervisory Scope
Reporting Relationships: Reports to the VP of Global Supply Chain. Financial Responsibilities: Global freight, duty, packaging costs. Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Ability to observe documents and details at close range. Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat. Noise level in the work environment is usually average. We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Pay Range: $155,900 to $289,500 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on qualifications, experience, training, and business needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS (or as applicable). Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement (and participation in stock programs, signing bonus, etc.). MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EEO statements for additional details. MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR or EAR. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons" as defined by regulations. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com. If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.
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A Day in Your Life at MKS: As the Sr Director of Logistics and Global Trade Compliance at MKS, you will lead our global logistics strategy, transportation network, and trade compliance operations. This role will be a key member of the Global Supply Chain leadership team, driving optimization across freight, warehousing, and import/export processes to support MKS's long-term growth. Responsibilities
Develop and execute the global logistics and trade compliance strategy, aligning with business and supply chain objectives. Lead optimization of inbound and outbound freight activity, including shipment consolidation, mode selection, and cost efficiency. Oversee the Global Trade Compliance team, ensuring compliance with international import/export regulations. Drive improvements in warehousing efficiency, inventory placement, and cubic space utilization across global facilities. Use ABC/XYZ analysis to guide inventory location and stocking strategies. Lead and mentor multisite teams (materials handling, shipping, receiving) to build a problem-solving, continuous improvement culture. Deploy Lean tools (5S and standard work) to improve efficiency, safety, and quality in warehouse operations. Partner with cross-functional teams in procurement, materials, and category management to align logistics strategy with overall supply chain goals. Manage global budgets for freight, duties, and packaging costs. Travel up to 25% to oversee global operations and align regional teams. Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred. 15+ years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain, or trade compliance. Proven multisite, global leadership experience. Demonstrated success driving freight optimization, warehousing efficiency, and compliance improvements. Strong leadership and team development skills across global locations. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional and executive teams. Preferred Skills
Experience with E2Open or other Transportation Management Systems (TMS). Proven track record of TMS implementation across multiple global sites. Deep expertise in global trade compliance leadership. Supervisory Scope
Reporting Relationships: Reports to the VP of Global Supply Chain. Financial Responsibilities: Global freight, duty, packaging costs. Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. Operates in a professional office and/or laboratory/manufacturing environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Ability to observe documents and details at close range. Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards including handling mechanical and electrical hardware, high voltage, gas, water, and heat. Noise level in the work environment is usually average. We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Pay Range: $155,900 to $289,500 per year. This range is a good faith estimate of the expected salary range for this position, based on qualifications, experience, training, and business needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role. Bonus: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, in an amount to be determined by MKS (or as applicable). Benefits: MKS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision), 401(k) with company match, life and disability insurance, 12 paid holidays, sick time, 15 paid vacation days, 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement (and participation in stock programs, signing bonus, etc.). MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law. Please review our EEO statements for additional details. MKS will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to ITAR or EAR. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. persons" as defined by regulations. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com. If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.
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