Director of Logistics

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and implement Harrington's logistics and transportation strategy across its diverse distribution network.

• Oversee the strategic management of LTL, parcel, truckload, expedited, and international transportation providers.

• Evaluate freight expenditures, service quality, carrier performance, and network efficiency to enhance cost, service, and productivity.

• Manage carrier negotiations, conduct quarterly business reviews, and oversee performance management with key transportation partners.

• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, and Operations to ensure complete recovery of freight and transportation costs, minimizing cost leakage.

• Set logistics KPIs and generate reports for transparency regarding transportation spending, cost recovery, and carrier performance.

• Identify opportunities to optimize and automate freight payables, cost allocation, transportation workflows, and expenditure tracking.

• Offer strategic guidance for fleet operations, focusing on asset utilization, fleet providers, telematics, driver safety, and compliance.

• Supervise and lead the Export Compliance function to ensure efficient and compliant international shipping processes.

• Mentor and develop a small team while fostering accountability, collaboration, and ongoing improvement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years in progressive logistics, transportation, or supply chain roles, ideally within wholesale or industrial distribution.

• Experience with multi-location or hub-and-spoke distribution networks is highly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a background in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of LTL and parcel transportation, carrier management, freight pricing, and industry developments.

• Proven experience in managing transportation expenditures and negotiating agreements with carriers or service providers.

• Strong analytical and financial skills, with a track record of using data to uncover cost savings and operational enhancements.

• Familiarity with fleet management, telematics, driver compliance, and export logistics is advantageous.

• Proven leadership experience in developing professional-level staff.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership abilities.

• Capability to blend strategic thought with practical execution.

• Experience with analytical tools such as Power BI, transportation or fleet management platforms, Microsoft Access, SQL, or related tools is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.