Director, LTL Strategy & Business Development

TA Services Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Performance incentives

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

TA Services Inc. is seeking a Director, LTL Strategy & Business Development in Indianapolis, IN. This role involves leading LTL strategies, managing relationships with carriers, and overseeing project implementations in a full-time capacity.

Key responsibilities include optimizing yield management, developing pricing frameworks, and driving operational excellence. Ideal candidates should possess at least 10 years of experience in LTL transportation or logistics, along with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 yearly with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in LTL transportation, 3PL, or logistics network strategy.
• Strong background in pricing, carrier management, and/or network optimization.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional projects and implementing scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of LTL and consolidation strategies.
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with national and regional LTL carriers.
• Oversee onboarding and implementation of new LTL accounts.
• Ensure successful API/EDI integrations.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for LTL operations.

Skills

Strategic Leadership & Network Design

Yield & Margin Management

Implementation & Project Management

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

Customer Engagement & Value Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree or MBA preferred

Tools

Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

Data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau

Job description

Director, LTL Strategy & Business Development

• Full-time
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Job Titles: Director of Business Development
• Compensation: USD 100,000 - USD 120,000 - yearly

At TA Services, we don’t just move freight – we move business forward. Since 1986, we’ve been delivering peak performance for our customers through our Freight Brokerages, Managed Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillment, Mills Services, and Cross-Border Logistics.

What sets us apart? Our people! At TA, culture isn’t an afterthought – it’s a competitive advantage. We’re intentional about building a workplace where you’re supported, challenged, and equipped to grow. From day one, you’ll get the tools, training, and trust to unlock your full potential.

We believe when the right people live the right values, there’s no limit to what we can achieve. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to win, you’ll fit right in.

Here’s what drives us:

• People First – We lead with care, connection, and respect.
• Service – Our customers, carrier partners, and team members deserve nothing less than excellence.
• Safety – Built into every move we make.
• Results – High standards. Real outcomes.
• Innovation – We push boundaries and never settle.

Sound like the kind of team you want to be part of? Let’s take a closer look at the role

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Network Design – Lead the development and execution of LTL and consolidation strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Design and optimize carrier networks, including routing, cross-dock strategy, and consolidation points.
• Establish and manage strategic relationships with national and regional LTL carriers.
• Yield & Margin Management – Drive profitability through density optimization, cube utilization, and cost control strategies.
• Develop and refine dynamic pricing frameworks that balance customer value and margin protection.
• Monitor market trends and capacity conditions to inform pricing and network decisions.
• Implementation & Project Management – Oversee onboarding and implementation of new LTL and consolidation accounts.
• Ensure successful API/EDI integrations and alignment with operational workflows.
• Lead cross-functional projects from concept through execution with measurable outcome.
• Operational Excellence & Process Optimization – Develop and maintain SOPs for consolidation and LTL operations.
• Partner with operations and carrier management teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Sponsor and guide automation initiatives, including track & trace and digital platform integration.
• Customer Engagement & Value Engineering – Serve as SME in solution design and sales pursuits, translating shipment data into value-driven proposals.
• Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for key accounts with actionable insights.
• Conduct scenario modeling (“what-if” analysis) to optimize customer supply chains.

Days and Shift Information

• Monday – Friday
• Standard business hours with flexibility based on business needs
• Occasional travel required for customer meetings, carrier engagement, and internal alignment
• Office-based with a hybrid or flexible work arrangement depending on business needs
• Regular interaction with executive leadership, customers, carriers, and internal teams

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required.
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in LTL transportation, 3PL, or logistics network strategy.
• Strong background in pricing, carrier management, and/or network optimization.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), particularly LTL modules and optimization tools.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Proven track record managing cross-functional projects and implementing scalable solutions.

Personality Traits

• Strategic and highly analytical with a strong “yield mindset.”
• Commercially savvy with strong financial acumen.
• Influential leader with the ability to communicate complex concepts to executive stakeholders.
• Results-driven with high accountability and ownership mentality.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000–$120,000.
• Incentives tied to performance.
• PTO that grows with tenure: accrue up to 5 days in the first year; 2 weeks’ vacation + 1 week PTO at your first anniversary.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability coverage.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.