Vice President of Logistics

Uline; Glenview (KY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Bonus programs

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned leader in shipping and packaging, seeks a Vice President of Logistics to shape the transportation network for North America. You will lead a 50+ person corporate logistics team, partner with executive leadership, drive efficiency, and support next-day delivery.

The role requires a data-driven senior leader with 20+ years in logistics, strong carrier relationships, and a track record of improving performance across multiple transportation modes.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 20+ years of leadership in complex logistics operations.
• Expertise across transportation modes with outbound LTL experience a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage data to inform strategy and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation strategy for one of North America’s largest shippers.
• Direct a 50+ person corporate logistics team and partner with executives.
• Drive efficiency, strengthen carrier partnerships, and support next-day delivery.
• Analyze transportation and operational data to identify trends and initiatives.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement across logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision making

Transportation logistics

LTL expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Excel

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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