Director of Logistics and Transportation

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site café and fitness center

Walking trails

6% employer 401(k) match starting day

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Uline in the United States seeks a Director of Logistics and Transportation to shape our network and carrier partnerships across multiple modes. You will own procurement, lead a cross-functional team, and set the long-term direction that supports our expanding distribution network and same-day shipping commitments.

You will work with executives to drive efficiency, reliability, and cost optimization, ensuring our logistics strategy aligns with the company’s growth and customer promise across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 10+ years in transportation, logistics, or supply chain leadership.
• Proven experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing carrier relationships and negotiations.
• Strong analytical skills to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Shape logistics strategy across multiple transportation modes including LTL, parcel, truckload, intermodal, ocean and air.
• Own carrier procurement and contract negotiations to strengthen capacity and optimize costs.
• Use data and market insights to improve performance and reliability.
• Lead and develop a high-performing logistics team focused on accountability and excellence.
• Partner with executives to drive enterprise transportation initiatives supporting growth.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Stakeholder influence

Carrier relationships management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Lead the logistics strategy behind one of North America's largest shipping networks. As Director of Logistics and Transportation, you'll shape the carrier partnerships, transportation network and long-term direction that support our expanding distribution network. Shape company-wide strategy to strengthen procurement capabilities and enable us to deliver on our customer promise of same-day shipping.

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158
Lead the logistics strategy behind one of North America's largest shipping networks. As Director of Logistics and Transportation, you'll shape the carrier partnerships, transportation network and long-term direction that support our expanding distribution network. Shape company-wide strategy to strengthen procurement capabilities and enable us to deliver on our customer promise of same-day shipping.

Position Responsibilities

• Shape Uline's logistics strategy across multiple transportation modes including LTL, parcel, truckload, intermodal, ocean and air.
• Own carrier procurement and contract negotiations, building strategic partnerships to strengthen capacity, improve service and optimize transportation costs.
• Use data and market insights to improve performance, strengthen reliability and drive transportation efficiency.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team focused on accountability, operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Partner with executive leaders and across teams to shape long-term logistics strategy and drive enterprise transportation initiatives that support Uline's continued growth.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years of transportation, logistics or supply chain leadership experience.
• Proven success leading teams, influencing stakeholders and driving cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing carrier relationships, including negotiations and performance management.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to drive logistics improvements.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations. Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore https://www.uline.jobs/#working-here_blankUline.jobs to learn more!