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Director of Logistics
Clayton Services
πΊπΈ United States
On-site
Manager or above
3 months ago
$150,000 β $180,000 / year
- Lean
- ERP
- Pension
3 months ago
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Job Type:Direct Hire
Pay Rate:$150,000 - $180,000 plus discretionary bonus of 10-50% annually
Benefits:Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.
Director of Logistics Responsibilities:
- Lead domestic and international logistics operations from inbound shipments through final customer delivery.
- Develop and execute logistics strategies that improve efficiency while reducing transportation and operating costs.
- Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers, transportation companies, freight forwarders, and warehouse partners.
- Oversee inbound and outbound transportation planning to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze logistics data to identify trends and implement process improvements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a logistics team while fostering a collaborative, results-driven culture.
- Partner with operations, sales, finance, customer service, and executive leadership to support business objectives.
- Manage freight budgets, vendor performance, and logistics-related expenditures.
- Ensure inventory movement is accurate, timely, and aligned with operational requirements.
- Maintain compliance with transportation regulations, import/export requirements, and company policies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles and data-driven decision-making.
- Travel occasionally to support operational initiatives and business needs.
- Extensive experience leading domestic and international logistics operations.
- Strong knowledge of import/export logistics, transportation management, and third-party logistics providers.
- Experience coordinating complex supply chain operations in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency with ERP, WMS, TMS, or other logistics management systems.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational metrics and implement improvements.
- Proven leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Experience with Lean, continuous improvement, or process optimization methodologies is preferred.
- Experience with business intelligence or reporting tools is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience.
- Several years of leadership experience managing logistics or supply chain teams.
- Experience with international logistics and import operations is required.
- Experience within manufacturing, distribution, food manufacturing, consumer products, or other complex supply chain environments is strongly preferred.
Director of Logistics Β· Clayton Services