About this opportunity
Excelligence Learning Corporation lists this Director of Corporate Logistics opportunity in gardner, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Director of Corporate Logistics is responsible for leading and optimizing Excelligence’s domestic and international transportation operations. This role oversees parcel, Less Than Truckload (LTL), Truckload (TL), and ocean freight logistics, ensuring timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of goods. This leader will drive carrier and freight forwarder strategy, manage import-related expenses (including tariffs, customs duties, brokerage fees, demurrage, and ocean surcharges), and establish performance metrics to measure operational effectiveness. The Director partners cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customer Service to control costs, maintain compliance, and enhance service levels across a growing global logistics network.
Carrier, Broker & 3PL Management
Develop and maintain strong relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and 3PL providers.
Negotiate rates and service agreements to optimize cost and performance.
Ensure vendor compliance with service level expectations and company policies.
Import & International Trade Oversight
Manage import-related logistics expenses, including:
Tariffs and customs duties
Brokerage fees
Demurrage and detention
Insurance and other associated international costs
Ensure compliance with international trade laws, tariff classifications, customs regulations, INCOTERMS, and import/export documentation requirements.
Partner with Finance to forecast import expenses, track variances, and implement mitigation strategies.
Identify opportunities to minimize avoidable tariffs and duties through routing optimization and compliance strategy.
Cost Management & Route Optimization
Develop and manage logistics budgets.
Analyze shipment data (including international ocean routes) to optimize transportation strategies.
Drive cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining service standards.
Monitor import-related cost drivers and identify profitability improvement opportunities.
Metrics & KPI Management
Develop and manage KPIs to measure:
Transportation costs
Carrier and freight forwarder performance
Tariff impact
Leverage data insights to improve decision-making and operational performance.
Process Improvement
Identify and implement logistics process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
Streamline import processes to reduce delays, avoid unnecessary duties, and minimize preventable fees.
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of logistics professionals.
Provide training in import procedures, customs compliance, and expense management.
Ensure team members have the tools and resources needed for high performance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Support
Work closely with Customer Service to resolve transportation-related issues, including international shipment delays and customs challenges.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless logistics execution and high customer satisfaction.
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Business, or related field.
7+ years of progressive logistics management experience.
Direct experience managing parcel, LTL, TL, and ocean freight shipments.
Hands-on experience managing import expenses and customs processes.
Proven success reducing transportation costs and optimizing import-related expenses (including tariff/duty mitigation strategies).
Strong negotiation experience with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers.
In-depth knowledge of:
Transportation regulations
International trade compliance
Tariffs and customs procedures
INCOTERMS
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Experience leading and developing logistics teams.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a customer-focused approach.
Experience building and managing logistics KPIs, including ocean freight and import cost metrics.
If you have the qualifications and experience for this role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join Excelligence Learning Corporation as our Director of Corporate Logistics.
Excelligence Learning Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.
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Worksite address
gardner, KS, 66030, US
Who can apply
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