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Sr. Manager / Director - Inbound Logistics

  2025-12-23     Virginia and Georgia Transformer     Roanoke,VA  
Description:

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We're strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We're highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn't for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company's growth — we'd love to talk.

Apply below and let's start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we've been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We're more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We're looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Summary

Virginia Transformer is seeking a results-oriented Sr. Manager/Director of Inbound Logistics to lead global transportation operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely, safe, and cost-effective inbound delivery of materials and components to support production schedules across our network.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead inbound transportation strategy across ocean, air, and freight forwarding channels.
  • Develop and manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and 3PLs to ensure reliability and cost efficiency.
  • Drive the implementation of a Transportation Management System (TMS) to enhance visibility, automation, and performance tracking.
  • Establish and monitor logistics KPIs (on-time delivery, freight cost per unit, transit times, carrier performance).
  • Ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and documentation requirements.
  • Provide strong team leadership, mentoring and developing logistics professionals to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Finance and Supply Chain leadership to manage freight budgets and cost-reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8-10 years of progressive logistics/transportation experience, with at least 3 years in leadership.
  • Proven expertise in ocean, air, and freight forwarding operations.
  • Demonstrated success in TMS implementation and optimization.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.


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