Director, Communications

Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Lead a strategic US communications function shaping workforce alignment and external engagement while steering AI-enabled content, channel, and analytics improvements.

  • Own MB US channel portfolio and analytics to align with business priorities.
  • Drive AI strategy to scale efficient content, channel management, and audience targeting.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the US SLT and corporate functions (HR, IT, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Strategy) to develop and execute strategies that connect the workforce and align messages to drive results and business objectives.
  • Act as strategic communications advisor to the US SLT - translating priorities into internal and external communications plans that can be executed across the organization and to customers.
  • Own the full MB US communications channel portfolio - internal (intranet, employee app, email/newsletters, etc.) and external (US website, LinkedIn, and industry engagement) strategy and content standards across each.
  • Define communications strategy, standards, and governance.
  • Manage the annual MB US communications editorial calendar, aligning content, campaigns, and events to business priorities and MB Corporate calendar.
  • Own communications budget and manage external vendors.
  • Own the communications analytics function - defining KPIs, building reporting dashboards, tracking channel performance and audience engagement across all internal and external channels, and translating data into actionable recommendations for the SLT and communications roadmap.
  • Upskill functional leaders to deliver clear, compelling, and impactful narratives.
  • Build and scale team capabilities, tools, and playbooks.
  • Lead the department’s AI strategy - identifying, piloting, and scaling AI tools and platforms that create efficiencies in content creation, channel management, analytics, and audience targeting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field.
  • 10+ years of communications experience, with 5+ years of management experience.
  • Experience across digital, internal, and external communication channels.
  • High-energy, high-integrity leader who can quickly take control of responsibilities and establish credibility as a strategic business partner.
  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and scale a communications team.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex stakeholder groups simultaneously, navigating competing priorities, building alignment across functions, and operating effectively in a matrixed organization.
  • Ability to translate complex topics into clear, impactful messaging.
  • Creative problem-solving and audience-focused communication.
  • Data fluency — ability to build and interpret communications analytics across both internal and external channels.
  • Familiarity with AI-powered communications tools and demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new technology.

Benefits

  • At the Reyes Family of Businesses, our Total Rewards Strategy prioritizes the holistic well-being of our employees. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, Paid Time Off, Retirement Benefits, and complimentary Health Screenings.
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To us, being a leader in supply chain has never just been about moving products, or things. We partner with organizations to architect smart, sustainable supply chain solutions that fuel growth and positively impact customers and communities. Our more than 13,000 Team Members provide end-to-end solutions for customers across 18 countries. When people ask us what we do, we tell them we connect people to the things that matter. We just happen to do so by being the leaders in supply. We move the things that matter.

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