Team Lead Global Logistics (all genders)

tonies is the world’s leading interactive audio platform for children, with over 12 million Tonieboxes and 173 million Tonies sold globally. Our intuitive, screen-free system empowers children to learn and play independently in a safe and engaging way. With a presence in over 100 countries and a diverse portfolio of ~1,500 Tonies across multiple languages, we continue to redefine how children experience storytelling and learning. Since our IPO in 2021, our global team of 630+ colleagues is united by a shared mission: shaping the future of play, learning, and imagination. Team Lead Global Logistics (all genders) Your Role & Impact We are looking for a hands-on Team Lead Global Logistics to take ownership of global logistics at tonies. This is a team lead role in a lean, fast-growing setup, not a Head of or Director position. You will own our global transportation network and two central postponement/customization hubs, ensuring efficient, reliable, and cost-effective product flows from our manufacturing partners to markets worldwide. You will lead a small team of two direct reports (transport coordination and supply chain compliance & sustainability). Your time will be split between improving how we move product around the world and rolling up your sleeves in day-to-day operations, including stepping in on transport coordination when needed. Good to Know This role is a great fit if you have around 5 to 8 years of experience and want to take the next step into team leadership and broader ownership. If you have spent 10+ years in senior logistics leadership and are used to large teams, big budgets and layers of process, this role will most likely feel too hands-on and too small in scope. We would rather be upfront about that. What you'll do Global Transportation Management Own and optimize global transportation flows from manufacturing partners to central postponement hubs and regional distribution centers. Lead global freight procurement, including RFQs/RFPs, freight forwarder selection, contract negotiations, and relationship management. Drive freight cost reduction, transit-time optimization, and improved service reliability. Oversee transport execution, shipment visibility, exception management, and forwarder performance, and get hands-on with day-to-day coordination when the team needs you. Develop effective transport strategies, routing, and mode selection in collaboration with Global Supply Planning and regional teams. Oversee global customs clearance processes and customs broker performance, ensuring efficient import/export operations and adherence to trade compliance requirements in collaboration with relevant functional experts. Postponement Hub & 3PL Management Manage 3PL relationships, contracts, service levels, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, quality, and scalability of hub operations. Logistics Strategy & Continuous Improvement Develop and implement global logistics standards, processes, and improvement initiatives. Establish logistics KPIs (e.g. on-time in-full, freight costs) and performance reporting, driving transparency of transportation and hub costs. Identify opportunities to optimize logistics costs, lead times, and network efficiency. Drive improvements in logistics systems, shipment visibility, and process automation. Collaborate with regional Supply Chain teams while ensuring clear ownership of local warehousing and distribution operations. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead and develop two direct reports, ensuring clear responsibilities, effective execution, and continuous improvement. Oversee supply chain compliance and sustainability activities, including EPR, dangerous goods requirements, and environmental reporting, in collaboration with relevant functional experts. Work closely with Global Supply Planning, Procurement, Finance, and local Supply