Vice President of Logistics

Uline; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 6% employer match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Bonus programs

On-site café

Fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned company and North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, seeks a VP of Logistics to lead transportation strategy and a 50+ person corporate logistics team. You will partner with executives to drive efficiency, strengthen carrier partnerships, and support next-day delivery targets.

This role demands 20+ years in complex logistics with expertise across transportation modes, a data-driven mindset, and outstanding leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 20+ years of leadership in large-scale logistics operations.
• Experience using complex data to inform strategy and decisions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

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