Vice President of Logistics

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition assistance

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Uline in the Corporate Headquarters is seeking a Vice President of Logistics to lead transportation strategy for North America's large freight network. You will guide a logistics team of 50+ professionals and partner with executive leadership to drive efficiency and next-day delivery goals.

Responsibilities include strategic analysis, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize operations and carrier partnerships across North America.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of leadership experience in complex, large-scale logistics operations.
• Proven ability to leverage complex data to inform strategy and decisions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation strategy for one of the country’s largest freight shippers.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to optimize logistics operations.
• Strengthen relationships with key freight carriers to align with goals.
• Drive high-impact projects and provide insights to executive leadership.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vice President of Logistics

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Lead transportation strategy for one of the largest freight shippers in North America. As Uline’s Vice President of Logistics, you’ll help shape the next era of our transportation network and lead a corporate logistics team of 50+ professionals. Partner with executive leadership to drive efficiency, strengthen carrier partnerships and support Uline’s commitment to next-day delivery.

Careers Packed with Potential.

Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead strategic analysis of transportation and operational data to identify trends, shape initiatives, and drive efficiency for one of the country’s largest LTL shipping networks.
• Partner with leaders across the organization to optimize logistics operations and enhance vendor partnerships to deliver a high level of service.
• Strengthen relationships with key freight carriers and leaders across Uline’s North American locations to ensure alignment with company goals.
• Drive high-impact projects, providing insights and recommendations to Uline’s executive leaders.
• Promote operational excellence, continuous improvement, and high performance.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 20+ years of leadership experience in complex, large-scale logistics operations with expertise in all transportation modes; outbound LTL expertise a plus.
• Proven ability to leverage complex data to inform strategy and decisions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

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 9,800 employees across 14 locations.

Uline is adrug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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