Director of Freight & Logistics - Multi-Site Strategy

The HT Group; Austin (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The HT Group in Austin, TX seeks a Director of Logistics & Freight to lead transportation strategy across 8+ sites and optimize spend while improving service levels. This high-visibility role requires strong leadership, analytical rigor, and proven carrier negotiation experience.

Ideal candidates will analyze shipping data, manage carrier relationships, and drive cost-saving opportunities across a multi-site operation, partnering with cross-functional teams to scale the freight network.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in transportation, freight, or parcel operations.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven approach.
• Experience negotiating carrier contracts and RFPs.
• Experience managing freight spend across multiple sites.
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnering.

Responsibilities

• Lead parcel and freight strategy across multiple locations
• Analyze shipping data, spend, service levels, and carrier performance
• Manage carrier relationships, negotiations, contracts, and RFP processes
• Identify cost-saving and operational improvement opportunities
• Develop and track logistics KPIs and performance metrics
• Partner cross-functionally to improve transportation and distribution processes
• Use data and analytics to support strategic logistics decisions
• Drive continuous improvement and scalability across the freight network

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Carrier negotiation

RFP management

Data-driven decision making

Job description

The HT Group in Austin, TX seeks a Director of Logistics & Freight to lead transportation strategy across 8+ sites and optimize spend while improving service levels. This high-visibility role requires strong leadership, analytical rigor, and proven carrier negotiation experience.

Ideal candidates will analyze shipping data, manage carrier relationships, and drive cost-saving opportunities across a multi-site operation, partnering with cross-functional teams to scale the freight network.