Job Description

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

We are seeking a Global Logistics Manager to lead the company’s Global Transportation Spend Visibility Program and drive process improvements across the logistics organization. This role combines operational ownership of freight audit and payment processes with strategic leadership of global process improvement initiatives.

You will manage international teams, oversee the global freight payment provider, and ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient logistics financial operations. Additionally, you will lead the design, approval, and rollout of standardized logistics processes across all regions.

This job is based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. We provide a flexible working schedule with the option of working hybrid

Key Responsibilities of the role:

Spend Visibility Program Leadership

• Own Copeland’s Global Transportation Spend Visibility Program
• Lead the team responsible for auditing and processing all global freight invoices
• Oversee the month‑end close process for logistics spend, ensuring accurate accounting and alignment with Finance
• Maintain up‑to‑date requirements and processes with Copeland’s freight payment provider
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legal requirements, and industry best practices
• Manage the relationship with the freight payment provider, including performance measurement and continuous improvement

Process Improvement Leadership

• Review, investigate, and approve global logistics processes, identifying opportunities for simplification and efficiency
• Recommend and implement improvements that streamline work across the entire logistics organization
• Lead process‑related projects, balancing functionality, efficiency, and the voice of the customer
• Facilitate global rollout of new or improved processes, ensuring they are practical and effective for each region
• Ensure global compliance with both existing and newly implemented processes

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop international teams (Philippines, Romania), providing structure, coaching, and clear performance expectations
• Motivate and guide both internal and external teams toward shared goals
• Work cross‑functionally with Logistics, Finance, Procurement, and Corporate leadership to align on process and operational improvements

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, project management, or finance
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams across multiple locations
• Strong understanding of transportation contractual language and cost structures
• Proven project management skills: prioritization, delegation, execution, and results orientation
• Ability to think strategically and translate strategy into operational improvements
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience with freight audit and payment providers
• Exposure to global logistics operations and multi‑region environments
• Experience supporting vendor transitions or system implementations
• Strong leadership potential, including candidates stepping into a larger management role

Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.