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Director, Logistics

Job in Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, 60018, USA
Listing for: Recochem Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Management
    General Management, Contracts Manager, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Management
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 165000 - 190000 USD Yearly USD 165000.00 190000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

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