Director Global Logisitics + Transportation

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France. As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process. We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have. We’re looking for a Director, Transportation & Logistics who will build and lead Collectors' global transportation, shipping, and trade compliance capability, beginning with PSA. Today, shipping runs as a lean parcel program with fragmented ownership of customs activity, global carrier  management, shipping tools and systems, and transportation + logistics processes. As PSA grading volume expands globally, this function must become a scaled, governed, technology-enabled operation. You’ll report to the VP, Operations and work onsite from one of our offices in California, Florida, Texas or New Jersey - our office locations are in Santa Ana, Boca Raton, Plano and Jersey City (Santa Ana preferred). There will be occasional quarterly travel for this role. Onsite Requirement: This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.  Scope & Impact: Global ownership of transportation, shipping, and logistics across Collectors lines of business, with PSA as a primary focus Accountability for all carrier relationships, contracts, and spend across domestic and international lanes Ownership of shipping systems: TMS, carrier management tools, and Operations shipping tools (ProShip, Aftership) Build-out of a regional transportation + logistics team across the US, EU, and APAC, plus develop our customs and trade compliance capability Ownership of global transportation network strategy, including network design, routing, mode selection, capacity planning, and resilience Financial accountability for transportation spend, budget, forecast, cost-to-serve, and structural savings What You’ll Do: Carrier Strategy & Contract Management Own the global carrier strategy and portfolio across parcel, express, international, and freight; lead RFPs and negotiate rates, surcharges, service levels, liability, and claims terms Own the global transportation network and carrier strategy across parcel, express, international, freight, 3PLs, and specialty high-value logistics providers; optimize routing, mode selection, carrier mix, and capacity by lane and region Structure contract terms that protect high-value shipments and align commercial terms with Finance forecasts, budgets, and accruals Run carrier governance: scorecards, business reviews, SLA enforcement, freight audit/payment, invoice accuracy, accessorial management, spend visibility, claims recovery, carrier redundancy, and contingency planning Systems, Tools & Shipping Programs Own the