Director of Logistics & Freight

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

Director of Logistics & Freight (BH-20495-1)

Location Austin, United States Sector Logistics Distribution & Supply Chain Salary 150,000.00 US to 160,000.00 US per annum

The HT Group is partnering with an aftermarket automotive parts e-commerce organization seeking an experienced Director of Logistics & Freight to lead and optimize its transportation and freight strategy across a multi-site operation.

This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who combines strong parcel and freight expertise with a highly analytical, data-driven approach. The ideal candidate will have experience evaluating carrier performance, negotiating agreements, analyzing shipping data, and identifying opportunities to improve service levels while reducing transportation costs across 8+ different locations.

Key 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

Ideal Background:

• Progressive leadership experience in transportation, freight, logistics, or parcel operations
• Strong experience managing parcel shipments across multiple sites
• Demonstrated carrier negotiation and RFP experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex transportation data into actionable recommendations
• Experience managing significant freight spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional partnership skills

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