Director of Freight Logistics

Introduction Are you the type of person who plans 5 steps ahead—who can juggle multiple tasks and solve problems before others even see them? Find a career where your skills are in demand. Overview What We Do: We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department. Who We Are: Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others. Why You Should Join Us: You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional well-being. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and care time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days. Working under minimal supervision of the Vice President of Purchasing, referring only exceptional problems and issues for management review or approval, the Director of Freight Logistics is responsible for the strategic planning, management, profitability and optimization of the organization's entire freight and logistics operations. The Director ensures the efficient, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods from suppliers to customers. Responsibilities Strategic leadership: Develops and implements overall freight logistics strategies that align with company objectives, such as reducing costs, increasing profitability, improving service levels, and enhancing operational efficiency. Transportation management: Oversees all aspects of transportation, including carrier selection, route optimization, freight costing tables, freight negotiation, pricing strategy and monitoring transport costs. This includes management of domestic and international shipping. Team Management: Manages team coordinating the freight logistics. Oversees performance, sets goals, and provides ongoing feedback. Ensures timely completion of employee-related functions. Supplier and vendor relations: Builds and maintains strong relationships with freight carriers, suppliers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Negotiates contracts and monitor performance to ensure quality service and cost-effectiveness. Budgeting and cost control: Develops and manages the logistics budget, analyzing transportation and storage costs to identify savings opportunities and implement cost-reduction programs. Process improvement: Analyzes logistics data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks. Implements process improvements, potentially using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, to boost productivity and accuracy. Compliance and risk management: Ensures all logistics and freight operations comply with federal and international regulations, including customs documentation and safety standards. Develops strategies to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity. Communicates with vendors and distribution partners to ensure compliance with our freight policies. Requirements 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain management, or transportation, including management-level experience. Leadership skills with ability to lead and motivate a diverse team and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from warehouse employees to executive management. Analytical abilities with strong critical thinking and data analysis skills to identify trends, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions. Problem-solving abilities with excellent strategic thinking to proactively address challenges like shipment delays, capacity constraints, and supplier disruptions. Negotiation skills with proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external partners to secure favorable terms. Technical proficiency includes experience with logistics software, such as WMS and TMS, and with data analysis tools. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with ability to achieve timely and efficient distribution of goods. #J-18808-Ljbffr