Director of Logistics

DSJ Global; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global in Dallas is seeking a Director of Logistics to lead transportation and logistics operations across a multi-site network. You will shape the logistics strategy and optimize freight spend to improve service performance.

You will build a high-performing team, negotiate carrier contracts, and collaborate with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Legal to support business objectives while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field.
• 4+ years of logistics management experience including transportation.
• Strong carrier management and contract negotiation experience.
• Proven leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide logistics and transportation strategy.
• Manage and develop a high-performing logistics team.
• Build and maintain relationships with trucking and rail carriers.
• Drive freight cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Reduce claims, damages and service disruptions through process improvements.
• Develop KPIs and reporting for logistics performance.
• Lead carrier sourcing, contract negotiations and agreement management.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance and Legal to support objectives.
• Evaluate market trends and emerging logistics technologies.
• Promote safety and compliance across logistics operations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Transportation operations

Incoterms knowledge

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis tools

Job description

Director of Logistics (PR/608331) Dallas, Texas

Salary: USD150000 - USD150000 per year

A leading U.S. manufacturing organization is seeking a Director of Logistics to lead transportation and logistics operations across a multi-site network. This leadership role will be responsible for developing and executing logistics strategy, optimizing transportation spend, managing carrier relationships, improving service performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide logistics and transportation strategy.
• Manage and develop a high-performing logistics team.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with trucking and rail carriers.
• Drive freight cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Reduce claims, damages, and service disruptions through process improvements.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, reporting, and logistics performance metrics.
• Lead carrier sourcing, contract negotiations, and agreement management.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Legal to support business objectives.
• Evaluate market trends, carrier capacity, and emerging logistics technologies.
• Promote safety, compliance, and best practices across the logistics function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• 4+ years of logistics management experience.
• Experience managing truck and rail transportation.
• Strong carrier management and contract negotiation experience.
• Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of transportation operations, freight claims, and Incoterms.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.