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We are looking for an experienced Sr. Director of Logistics to lead and optimize our national transportation and distribution strategies. This role is critical in ensuring seamless coordination across domestic and international logistics operations while driving efficiency, cost savings, and service excellence. Based in Livonia, Michigan, this position offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership to align logistics strategies with organizational goals.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and implement a comprehensive national logistics strategy encompassing imports, domestic freight, private fleet operations, and branch distribution
Collaborate with executive leaders to ensure logistics initiatives align with enterprise objectives and drive operational excellence
Oversee all transportation modes, including ocean imports, drayage, truckload, parcel, and private fleet operations, optimizing routing, efficiency, and driver performance
Establish a transportation governance framework with clear KPIs, financial visibility, and accountability to enhance network performance
Manage carrier contracts, enforce routing guides, and optimize transportation modes to reduce costs and improve service reliability
Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of accountability and adherence to best practices among logistics teams
Lead efforts to improve inbound freight strategies in partnership with purchasing, sales, and product teams to enhance vendor performance and cost efficiency
Coordinate international container flow and domestic freight execution to maintain supply chain continuity and optimize costs
Evaluate and redesign distribution network flows to support business growth, mergers, and evolving customer delivery expectations
Build and lead a high-performing logistics team, fostering growth and development and aligning talent with organizational goals
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field
At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in logistics within multi-site distribution or manufacturing environments
Expertise in managing import logistics, domestic transportation, and private fleet operations
Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives during organizational growth or mergers and acquisitions
Strong financial acumen, including experience with freight budgeting, cost modeling, and network optimization
Knowledge of transportation management systems and logistics analytics to drive operational improvements
Demonstrated success in fostering continuous improvement within logistics operations
Exceptional leadership skills with experience in workforce planning and team development