
Hi J***,
I’m J***, a Talent Partner at StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was impressed by your leadership in global logistics,especially your work on TMS/ERP integrations, duty drawback recovery, and trade compliance programs. I’m currently partnering with A***m L***s P***s on a Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy role, where you’d lead end-to-end network design, oversee trade compliance, and drive continuous improvement across their global operations.
Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore this opportunity?
Best regards,
J***
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Hi J***, thanks for reaching out. The Director of Global Supply Chain Strategy role at A***m sounds like a strong fit given my experience with TMS/ERP integrations, duty drawback programs, and trade compliance. I’d love to learn more about the scope,when would be a good time for a quick chat?


Hi J*** , great to hear that the role resonates with your background. At A***m L***s P***s, you’d be owning the end-to-end design and execution of global logistics networks, leading our duty-drawback and trade-compliance programs, driving TMS/ERP integrations, and mentoring a cross-functional team to continually raise the bar.
I’d love to walk you through:
• The current global footprint and planned expansion
• Key challenges and priorities in the first 6,12 months
• Team structure and where you’d make the biggest impact
Would you be available for a 30-minute call tomorrow between 10:00,12:00 PST or Thursday between 14:00,16:00 PST? Let me know what works best or suggest another slot that fits your schedule. Looking forward to diving deeper!
Best,
J***
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
I’m weighing a couple options right now but curious to learn more about the first 6,12 month challenges. Thursday at 2PM PST works best for me,does that fit?


Hi J***,
Thanks for confirming,Thursday at 2 PM PST works perfectly. Here’s a preview of the key 6,12 month challenges and why this role is a great next step for you:
1. Global network optimization
• Lead the end-to-end redesign of our logistics footprint to drive 5,10% cost savings while boosting service levels,building on your success opening China DCs and managing that $25M transport budget.
2. TMS/ERP integration
• Roll out and enhance our TMS and ERP systems across multiple regions, ensuring seamless freight auditing, real-time tracking, and robust reporting,leveraging your hands-on implementation experience.
3. Trade compliance & duty drawback
• Standardize and expand our duty drawback program globally, strengthen import/export controls, and stay ahead of evolving regulations,much like the $500K reclaim you led.
4. Strategic sourcing & negotiations
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, renegotiating rates and service agreements to secure competitive costs and premium service.
5. Team leadership & development
• Mentor and grow a cross-functional logistics team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why A***m L***s P***s? We’re a collaborative, innovation-driven 3PL with 200+ employees, deep analytics capabilities, and a clear path for advancement,many directors move into VP roles within 2,3 years. You’ll have strong executive support, dedicated analytics resources, professional development programs, and a competitive compensation package (salary + bonus + equity).
Looking forward to diving into these topics and any questions you have on Thursday at 2 PM PST. Let me know if there’s anything specific you’d like me to prepare or clarify beforehand!
Best regards,
J***
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks J***, this sounds promising. Before Thursday, could you share a bit more on the current team makeup and the key KPIs you’re targeting? That’ll help me prep and ask the right questions.


Hi J***,
Here’s a quick snapshot to help you prep for Thursday:
1. Team Make-Up
• Three direct reports: a Network Planning Manager, a Trade Compliance Manager, and a Systems Integration Lead (TMS/ERP).
• They’re supported by four regional logistics coordinators (NA, EMEA, APAC, LATAM) and our in-house analytics pod (2 supply chain analysts + 2 BI engineers).
• In total you’ll oversee roughly 9,10 people, with strong cross-functional ties into Ops, IT and Finance.
2. Key KPIs
• Drive 5,10% reduction in global freight & distribution costs within 12 months
• Lift on-time delivery/service levels to ≥95%
• Grow duty-drawback recovery by $500K,750K annually
• Complete TMS/ERP rollout in 3 additional regions by month 9
• Improve end-to-end lead time by 8,10%
• Maintain a 100% pass rate on import/export compliance audits
• Achieve ≥90% participation in team development programs
Looking forward to diving into these points (and any others) on Thursday at 2 PM PST. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like me to pull together beforehand.
Best,
J***
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, J***,this is super helpful. As I’m comparing a couple offers, could you share roughly how the base/bonus/equity package here stacks up against market benchmarks for similar director roles? And what would you say is the biggest differentiator of joining A***m over an in-house leadership position at a larger shipper?


Hi J***,
Happy to share some high-level benchmarking:
• Base Salary: Director-level roles in global logistics at mid-sized 3PLs typically fall in the $155,175K range. At A***m, we target the upper half of that band,roughly $165,175K,depending on experience and geography.
• Bonus: Our target annual bonus is 20,25% of base, tied to both individual KPIs (e.g. cost-savings milestones, compliance targets) and company performance.
• Equity: We offer long-term incentives that equate to roughly 0.05,0.1% of the business, vesting over four years. On a blended cash + equity basis, we sit around the 60th,70th percentile versus comparable in-house roles.
Why A***m over a larger shipper?
1. Broader Scope & Impact: You’ll architect network designs across multiple industries and geographies, not be confined to one company’s product line.
2. Agility & Leadership Exposure: As a key member of a 200+-person, growth-oriented team, you’ll have direct access to the executive suite and can drive strategy in real time.
3. Analytics & Innovation Focus: We invest heavily in our in-house analytics pod and cutting-edge TMS/ERP tools, giving you the data horsepower to move fast.
4. Accelerated Career Path: Our culture rewards high performers,many directors advance to VP responsibilities within 2,3 years, faster than in many large shippers.
Hope that helps as you compare offers. Let me know if you’d like more detail, or if you’d prefer to touch base with our Finance or People team before our call on Thursday.
Best,
J***
HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain
Thanks, that benchmark is really helpful,could you share how A***m has weathered past downturns compared to larger shippers? Also, I’d love to hear what kind of equity upside recent directors have actually realized.


Hi J***,
Great questions,here’s a bit more color:
1. Resilience in downturns
• A***m’s diversified client base across industries and regions lets us re-balance lanes quickly, whereas larger shippers tied to one sector often face sharper volume swings.
• We lean on our in-house analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities (e.g. consolidation, route optimization) and renegotiate carrier agreements in real time, which has enabled us to maintain near-flat to modest growth in tougher markets while still hitting service targets.
2. Equity upside actually realized
• Directors who joined A***m 2,3 years ago (with typical grants of 0.05,0.1% equity) have seen their awards appreciate by roughly 50,70% against our internal valuations, translating into mid-five-figure gains when partial vesting events occurred.
• As we continue scaling, we expect that trajectory to accelerate for new grants in the coming years.
Hope that helps as you compare opportunities. If you’d like more detail or to speak directly with our Finance lead, just let me know. Looking forward to our call on Thursday at 2 PM PST!
Best,
J***