What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Manager, Global Logistics position at Panasonic Automotive North America?
Overview
The Global Logistics Group Manager is responsible for defining, leading, and executing the company-wide global logistics strategy covering all finished goods and materials across regions. This role sits at Global Operations (G-COO Office) and acts as the strategic owner and governance leader of global logistics, driving competitiveness, resilience, cost efficiency, and compliance on a worldwide scale. A critical priority of this position is to design and execute the internalization (in-sourcing) strategy of logistics capabilities that have historically been outsourced. While logistics operations are physically executed by regional operating companies (e.g., PASA in North America), this role ensures global alignment, standardization, governance, and performance transparency, working in close partnership with regional logistics leaders.
Responsibilities
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Global Logistics Strategy & Governance
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota.
We Take Opportunity Seriously
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with our without reasonable accommodations.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.
Job ID
REQ-152090
The Global Logistics Group Manager is responsible for defining, leading, and executing the company-wide global logistics strategy covering all finished goods and materials across regions. This role sits at Global Operations (G-COO Office) and acts as the strategic owner and governance leader of global logistics, driving competitiveness, resilience, cost efficiency, and compliance on a worldwide scale. A critical priority of this position is to design and execute the internalization (in-sourcing) strategy of logistics capabilities that have historically been outsourced. While logistics operations are physically executed by regional operating companies (e.g., PASA in North America), this role ensures global alignment, standardization, governance, and performance transparency, working in close partnership with regional logistics leaders.
Responsibilities
A DAY IN THE LIFE:
Global Logistics Strategy & Governance
- Define and continuously evolve a global logistics strategy that supports PAS business growth, supply chain resilience, and cost competitiveness across all regions and product categories (finished goods and materials).
- Establish a global logistics operating model, clearly defining:
- Roles and responsibilities between Global Operations and regional operating companies
- Decision rights for strategy, sourcing, execution, escalation, and investment
- Lead the governance framework for global logistics, including policies, standards, KPIs, and review mechanisms to ensure consistency and accountability across regions.
- Chair or lead global logistics forums and reviews with regional logistics heads to align strategy, priorities, and execution plans.
- Design and lead the logistics internalization strategy, transitioning from reliance on external providers to internally owned and managed logistics capabilities where strategically required.
- Assess current outsourced logistics activities globally and clearly define:
- Which functions remain outsourced
- Which functions should be internalized
- Ownership model (Global HQ vs. regional teams)
- Develop the organizational, process, system, and talent roadmap required to successfully build internal logistics capabilities.
- Drive change management activities to ensure smooth transition, capability adoption, and sustainable operation across regions.
- Lead global sourcing and negotiation of ocean, air, and other international transportation contracts, leveraging global volumes to achieve optimal cost, capacity, and service levels.
- Establish global frameworks for:
- Carrier and forwarder selection
- Rate structures and contract standards
- Performance evaluation and escalation
- Ensure regional logistics teams execute transportation strategies in alignment with global agreements while maintaining flexibility for local requirements.
- Define and govern global logistics and trade compliance standards, ensuring alignment with international trade laws, customs regulations, and security programs across regions.
- Partner with regional compliance and legal teams to ensure consistent interpretation, implementation, and audit readiness.
- Develop global risk mitigation and contingency planning for logistics disruptions (geopolitical risk, capacity constraints, regulatory changes, natural disasters).
- Define and deploy global logistics KPIs to measure cost, service, reliability, resilience, and compliance performance across regions.
- Ensure transparency and comparability of logistics performance data worldwide.
- Conduct periodic global and regional performance reviews, identify systemic gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Benchmark global logistics performance against industry best practices and lead actions to close competitive gaps.
- Act as the primary strategic partner and coordinator for regional logistics organizations, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, China, and Japan.
- Ensure regional execution aligns with global strategy while respecting local operational realities.
- Support regional teams in capability development, issue resolution, and escalation of critical logistics challenges.
- Foster a collaborative global logistics community with shared objectives, standards, and best practices.
- Drive global alignment of logistics-related systems, data governance, and reporting (e.g., ERP, TMS, visibility platforms).
- Promote enhanced visibility, data accuracy, and analytics to support decision-making at global and regional levels.
- Identify and sponsor digitalization and automation initiatives to improve efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
- Bachelors Degree in a related field, Strong experience in international transportation (ocean/air), global rate negotiation, and logistics compliance.
- Proven track record in global strategy development, governance, and large-scale transformation.
- Twelve (12) years of experience in global logistics and supply chain management.
- Superior analytical and negotiation skills.
- Ability to assist in career planning, training and job rotations for both supervisory and staff personnel.
- Demonstrated advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer applications appropriate to the position and assignment.
- Great Medical/Dental Benefits
- Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
- Annual Bonus Program
- Educational Assistance
- Relaxed Dress Code
- PASATalks Speaker Summits
- Leadership & Mentorship Programs
- High5 Reward Recognition Program
- Onsite Happy Hours
- And many more benefits & perks found within the ‘Our Culture’ section…
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota.
We Take Opportunity Seriously
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with our without reasonable accommodations.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.
Job ID
REQ-152090