Strategic Director, Transportation & Logistics

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC seeks a Director of Transportation to lead all transportation operations, including inbound/outbound logistics, fleet maintenance, strategy, and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and building high-performing teams.

The position is full-time leadership with bonuses and comprehensive benefits, and requires 8+ years in transportation leadership and a track record of cost control and strategic execution.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in transportation, logistics, or fleet management
• Proven success leading large-scale inbound and outbound transportation operations
• Strong experience managing transportation budgets and controlling costs
• Expertise with Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and transportation analytics
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and team development skills
• Strategic mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute transportation strategies that improve service, efficiency, and profitability
• Lead inbound and outbound transportation operations, drivers, dispatch, and fleet maintenance
• Oversee transportation budgets, freight spend, fuel usage, and operational costs
• Negotiate contracts with carriers and transportation partners
• Ensure DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and regulatory compliance
• Analyze KPIs and transportation data to drive continuous improvement
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, and leadership to support company objectives
• Evaluate new technology and systems to improve transportation performance

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Cost management

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

TMS

Analytics tools

Job description

Wholesale Produce Supply, LLC seeks a Director of Transportation to lead all transportation operations, including inbound/outbound logistics, fleet maintenance, strategy, and regulatory compliance. This role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, and building high-performing teams.

The position is full-time leadership with bonuses and comprehensive benefits, and requires 8+ years in transportation leadership and a track record of cost control and strategic execution.