In this role, your responsibilities will be:

Logistics

- Lead logistics and freight optimization initiatives across the Americas region, ensuring performance improvements in cost, service, quality, delivery, capacity, and cash flow
- Analyze freight spend, transportation volumes, and logistics performance to identify savings opportunities and drive network optimization
- Develop and implement transportation strategies across all transportation modes, including ground, air, ocean, and parcel
- Evaluate carrier performance, negotiate transportation agreements, and support carrier selection and implementation activities
- Lead air transportation spot bids and support deployment of Supply Chain Optimization (SCO) initiatives across ISV sites
- Validate, improve, and reengineer freight processes to eliminate non-value-added activities
- Support manufacturing sites, suppliers, and customers with logistics-related initiatives and issue resolution
- Coordinate logistics projects across the Americas and act as the ISV Americas Super User for transportation systems such as OTM
- Develop reporting tools, performance metrics, and KPI dashboards to monitor carrier performance and transportation effectiveness
- Deliver logistics training and support to site logistics teams on corporate transportation tools and processes
- Participate in corporate transportation mode teams and contribute to strategic contract awards and network decisions

Indirect Procurement

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories aligned with business and global procurement objectives
- Build annual indirect spend budgets and savings targets through cost analysis, supplier benchmarking, and strategic sourcing initiatives
- Lead eSourcing and negotiation projects across North America, ensuring achievement of cost-saving goals
- Manage supplier negotiations, contracts, delivery terms, payment terms, and compliance with corporate policies
- Prepare and manage RFQs, evaluate supplier proposals, conduct financial analyses, and make sourcing recommendations
- Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements, capital plans, and procurement needs
- Monitor supplier performance and conduct supplier business reviews to drive continuous improvement
- Create and maintain indirect spend reports, savings dashboards, and analytics aligned with global reporting requirements
- Coordinate with Emerson business units to leverage global purchasing opportunities and optimize supplier relationships




- Ensure sourcing activities comply with legal, ethical, regulatory, and company requirements
- Communicate procurement strategies, sourcing decisions, and project updates across business functions and manufacturing sites

Who You Are

You are a strategic and analytical supply chain professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, global environment. You excel at balancing operational execution with long‑term business objectives and are passionate about driving continuous improvement across logistics and procurement functions

You build strong relationships across organizations, influence stakeholders without direct authority, and effectively manage complex projects with multiple priorities. You possess a customer‑focused mindset, strong business acumen, and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies. You are action‑oriented, collaborative, and comfortable making informed decisions that drive measurable business results

For this role, you will need:

- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in an international or multinational business environment
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in logistics, supply chain, procurement, import/export, or transportation‑related functions
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to evaluate costs, identify trends, and develop optimization strategies
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other business reporting tools.
- Strong knowledge of logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, and supply chain management principles
- Experience negotiating with suppliers, carriers, and service providers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working across diverse business functions and geographies
- Strong problem‑solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence decisions and drive results in a matrix organization
- Knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS)



and supply chain technologies

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

- Experience supporting global or regional logistics networks in a manufacturing environment
- Experience leading transportation bids, carrier negotiations, and network optimization initiatives
- Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS), OTM, EDI, XML, and related logistics technologies
- Experience with indirect sourcing, eSourcing tools, supplier performance management, and contract negotiations
- Familiarity with capital procurement processes and supplier business review methodologiesExperience implementing continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives across logistics and procurement operations
- Knowledge of general supply chain optimization programs and strategic sourcing methodologies
- Native or advanced Mandarin language proficiency is a plus
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels

Our Offer To You:

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture prioritizes work‑life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place. Learn more about our Culture & Valuesand aboutDiversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emerson.

Our training programs and initiatives focus on end‑to‑end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We provide a wide range of development opportunities, including face‑to‑face and virtual training, mentorship and coaching, project management, and on‑the‑job training.

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