Director, Logistics

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 – United States;
Logistics Manager – 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 – 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 – 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.