Director, Transportation

Arconic is currently in search of Director, Transportation to join our Procurement & Logistics team based in Pittsburgh, PA or Alcoa, TN . At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Director, Transportation to lead the development and execution of sourcing and procurement strategies across Arconic's transportation and warehousing network. This leader will be accountable for optimizing cost, service, quality, capacity, risk, and supplier performance while supporting operational excellence and long-term business objectives.
The Director will oversee a significant spend portfolio and partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning, Commercial, Finance, and Legal. The role will drive value through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, network optimization, contracting, market intelligence, financial analytics, and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the Procurement leadership team, the Director will also play an important role in strengthening organizational capability, developing talent, advancing technology and analytics, and ensuring the transportation strategy supports Arconic's long-term competitiveness.

You have (required):
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in procurement, transportation, logistics, supply chain, or strategic sourcing.
- 5+ years of leadership experience with responsibility for teams and significant strategic spend categories.
- Demonstrated expertise in transportation sourcing, commercial negotiations, and complex logistics agreements.
- Experience managing transportation or logistics spend portfolios exceeding $100 million annually.
- Demonstrated financial and analytical acumen, including total cost of ownership analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
- Proven ability to develop financial models that explain historical freight performance and forecast future transportation cost impacts.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive results through cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), including implementation, optimization, or continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to design organizational structures, develop talent, and build high-performing teams.
- Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree, MBA, or related advanced degree.
- CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), or similar professional certification.
- Experience in a large, multi-site manufacturing environment, preferably within metals, industrial manufacturing, automotive, chemical, consumer products, or a related industry.
- Experience implementing or optimizing procurement, transportation, supplier relationship management, or advanced analytics platforms.
- Experience leading transformation initiatives involving transportation technology, processes, analytics, or organizational capability.

Why Join Us?

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity with direct influence on Arconic's supply chain performance, operational effectiveness, and financial results. The Director will have the opportunity to shape the company's transportation strategy, lead significant sourcing and transformation initiatives, develop a high-performing organization, and create meaningful value across a complex manufacturing and supply network.

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