Director of Logistics Transportation & Distribution

Director of Logistics / Transportation & Distribution
Harrison NJ
$150000 $225000

Full-Time Onsite

Schedule:
MondayThursday: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM 1:00 PM

Description / Position Overview

We are seeking a senior logistics leader responsible for driving execution reliability and cost efficiency across a complex logistics and distribution operation.

The Director of Logistics / Transportation & Distribution owns end-to-end product movement across inbound freight outbound shipping transportation strategy warehouse coordination and delivery performance. This role ensures products move through the network efficiently shipments leave on time and customer delivery expectations are consistently met.

This is a hands-on operational leadership role overseeing multiple shipping and warehouse teams while working closely with operations production and supply chain leadership to maintain smooth product flow and scalable logistics infrastructure.

The ideal candidate brings strong operational discipline carrier management expertise and a proven track record improving on-time delivery performance while controlling logistics costs.

Responsibilities

Logistics Execution & Performance

Own end-to-end logistics performance across inbound freight outbound shipments inter-warehouse transfers and priority shipments
Ensure consistent on-time shipping and reliable on-time delivery performance
Identify operational risks early and implement corrective actions quickly

Leadership & Team Development

Lead shipping and warehouse teams across multiple locations
Establish strong operating rhythms and accountability from managers through frontline supervisors
Build disciplined execution standards across the logistics organization

Transportation Strategy

Own transportation strategy including carrier mix routing models delivery schedules and service-level expectations
Optimize transportation costs while maintaining delivery reliability and service quality

Inbound Freight Management

Manage inbound freight planning for both domestic and international shipments
Control shipment ETAs appointment scheduling and inbound capacity planning
Prevent inbound delays that disrupt production or outbound readiness

Carrier & Partner Management

Manage relationships with carriers brokers and third-party logistics providers
Negotiate rates and contracts while monitoring service performance
Resolve claims and implement long-term service improvements

Warehouse & Distribution Coordination

Improve staging loading accuracy and shipment readiness across warehouses
Ensure consistent operational standards across locations

Systems & Continuous Improvement

Build logistics dashboards and KPI reporting to monitor performance and identify risks
Use operational data to reduce delays damages and logistics cost leakage
Improve workflows within WMS TMS and ERP systems
Standardize logistics processes and best practices across locations

Requirements

5 years leading logistics or transportation operations in a high-volume manufacturing or distribution environment
Experience overseeing multi-site logistics operations strongly preferred
Proven ability to lead managers and develop accountable teams
Strong knowledge of inbound freight outbound distribution transportation management and warehouse operations
Demonstrated success improving on-time shipping delivery performance and logistics cost efficiency
Experience managing carriers brokers and third-party logistics partners
Strong analytical skills with experience using WMS TMS ERP systems and operational dashboards
Strong communication and leadership presence

Final Invitation to Apply

If you have most of this experience and are confident you can lead complex logistics and distribution operations while improving delivery performance and cost efficiency we want to hear from you.

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