Strategic Dispatch & Logistics Leader

Morrison Express; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Morrison Express is seeking a senior logistics professional to oversee domestic transportation and supply chain operations. The role will drive workflow optimization, carrier strategy, budgeting, and performance management while partnering with customers and internal teams.

The successful candidate will mentor supervisors, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with KPIs, SOPs, and security protocols in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site role in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in domestic transportation and/or domestic supply chain management.
• Experience with high value, Hot Shot Delivery Trucks.
• Experience and knowledge of international transport (air import).
• Experience managing a team of five or more.
• Strong time management and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to solve complex problems.
• Self-motivated and customer service oriented with strong business relationships.
• Excellent computer knowledge and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight, long-term planning, and departmental performance.
• Workflow optimization, carrier allocation strategy, vendor relations, and technology adoption.
• Establish KPIs, safety protocols, and SOP compliance.
• Handles budgets, escalations, and cross-functional alignment.
• Mentors and evaluates supervisors; manages staffing strategy and hiring.
• Direct contact with Key Customers.
• Escalation point for Security and Stakeholders (internal and external).
• Monitor cost accrual, invoice processing and billing to customer.
• Report and monitor shipment irregularities in SEMS.
• Drive cost reductions by improving truck utilization and route optimization (consolidation).
• Point of contact for escalation of delivery problems for truckers and resolutions.
• Coordinate trucking service procurement, carrier RFQs, and ad hoc pricing requests.
• Form partnerships with carriers, monitor performance (Scorecard) and adherence to procedures.
• Work with security on load security and coordinate escorts for high-value shipments.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Vendor relations

Cost optimization

Analytics

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SEMS

MS Office

Job description

Morrison Express is seeking a senior logistics professional to oversee domestic transportation and supply chain operations. The role will drive workflow optimization, carrier strategy, budgeting, and performance management while partnering with customers and internal teams.

The successful candidate will mentor supervisors, manage staffing, and ensure compliance with KPIs, SOPs, and security protocols in a fast-paced environment. This is an on-site role in Elk Grove Village, IL.