Director, Logistics

Position Summary The Director of Logistics is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all packaged goods transportation across the United States, Canada, and cross-border lanes. This role provides leadership to regional Logistics teams, drives freight cost optimization, ensures excellent customer service, and partners cross-functionally to develop optimal sourcing and distribution strategies.   Position is based at our Rosemont office and will require a local candidate for 3x/week on-site working.  The expected compensation for this position is an annual salary of $165,000-$190,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Reporting Structure Reports to: Vice President Logistics Direct Reports: Logistics Manager – United States; Logistics Manager – Canada   Responsibilities Transportation Strategy & Cost Management  Develop and execute a North American transportation strategy balancing cost, service, and capacity. Drive freight cost reduction through carrier negotiations, network optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Establish and manage transportation budgets, forecasts, and savings targets. Operational Oversight Provide leadership and direction to U.S. and Canadian transportation teams. Oversee daily transportation performance, service levels, and exception management. Ensure compliance with all U.S., Canadian, and cross-border transportation regulations. Data, Analytics & KPI Management Own transportation KPIs sourced from the OTM Transportation Management System. Analyze performance data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities. Develop and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance. Collaborate on optimal sourcing strategies, plant-to-customer flows, and network design. Support new product launches and distribution changes with transportation planning. Carrier & Vendor Management Lead carrier sourcing, contracting, and performance management. Maintain strong relationships with carriers, brokers, and logistics service providers. Conduct regular performance reviews to ensure service and cost compliance. Leadership & Development Develop and mentor transportation leadership team members. Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Standardize transportation processes across regions. Qualifications & Experience 10+ years of progressive transportation and logistics experience. Proven experience managing U.S., Canada, and cross-border freight operations. Strong working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (OTM preferred). Demonstrated success in freight cost reduction and KPI-driven performance improvement. Experience leading and developing management teams. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred. Experience in packaged goods or consumer products environments. Knowledge of customs, trade compliance, and cross-border documentation.