Director Of Logistics
The Director of Logistics is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all packaged goods transportation across the United States, Canada, and cross-border lanes. This role provides leadership to regional Logistics teams, drives freight cost optimization, ensures excellent customer service, and partners cross-functionally to develop optimal sourcing and distribution strategies.
Position is based at our Rosemont office and will require a local candidate for 3x/week on-site working.
The expected compensation for this position is an annual salary of $165,000-$190,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Reports to: Vice President Logistics
Direct Reports: Logistics Manager โ United States; Logistics Manager โ Canada
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a North American transportation strategy balancing cost, service, and capacity.
- Drive freight cost reduction through carrier negotiations, network optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Establish and manage transportation budgets, forecasts, and savings targets.
Operational Oversight
- Provide leadership and direction to U.S. and Canadian transportation teams.
- Oversee daily transportation performance, service levels, and exception management.
- Ensure compliance with all U.S., Canadian, and cross-border transportation regulations.
Data, Analytics & KPI Management
- Own transportation KPIs sourced from the OTM Transportation Management System.
- Analyze performance data to identify trends, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
- Develop and present data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Sales, and Finance.
- Collaborate on optimal sourcing strategies, plant-to-customer flows, and network design.
- Support new product launches and distribution changes with transportation planning.
Carrier & Vendor Management
- Lead carrier sourcing, contracting, and performance management.
- Maintain strong relationships with carriers, brokers, and logistics service providers.
- Conduct regular performance reviews to ensure service and cost compliance.
Leadership & Development
- Develop and mentor transportation leadership team members.
- Promote a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Standardize transportation processes across regions.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of progressive transportation and logistics experience.
- Proven experience managing U.S., Canada, and cross-border freight operations.
- Strong working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (OTM preferred).
- Demonstrated success in freight cost reduction and KPI-driven performance improvement.
- Experience leading and developing management teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Logistics, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
- Experience in packaged goods or consumer products environments.
- Knowledge of customs, trade compliance, and cross-border documentation.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities โ we prioritize internal promotions
- Generous 401k match
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance program โ support for continued education and professional development
Please note: A pre-employment background check, including a criminal record check and drug testing, is required.
PFX is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.