Director of Logistics

About the role

Reporting to the SVP of Operations, the Director, Logistics will lead the strategy and execution of Harrington's logistics operations across our growing portfolio. This role will have primary responsibility for freight and parcel strategy, carrier management, transportation spend, cost recovery, network optimization, and logistics performance, while also providing oversight of fleet and export compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can think strategically, dig into the data, build strong partnerships, and turn opportunities into measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Harrington's logistics and transportation strategy across our multi-location distribution network.
• Lead the strategic management of LTL, parcel, truckload, expedited, and international transportation providers.
• Analyze freight spend, service levels, carrier performance, and network utilization to identify opportunities to improve cost, service, and efficiency.
• Lead carrier negotiations, quarterly business reviews, and performance management with strategic transportation partners.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, and Operations to drive full recovery of freight and transportation costs and reduce cost leakage.
• Establish meaningful logistics KPIs and reporting to improve visibility into transportation spend, cost recovery, and carrier performance.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate freight payables, cost allocation, transportation processes, and spend tracking.
• Provide strategic oversight of Harrington's fleet, including asset utilization, fleet providers, telematics, driver safety, and compliance.
• Provide leadership and oversight to the Export Compliance function, supporting efficient and compliant international shipments.
• Lead, coach, and develop a small team while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive logistics, transportation, or supply chain experience, preferably within wholesale or industrial distribution.
• Experience supporting a multi-location or hub-and-spoke distribution network strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of LTL and parcel transportation, carrier management, freight pricing, and industry trends.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation spend and negotiating carrier or service-provider agreements.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with experience using data to identify cost savings and operational improvements.
• Familiarity with fleet management, telematics, driver compliance, and export logistics.
• Experience leading and developing professional-level employees.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Skills

• Comfortable using data and technology to solve problems and improve how work gets done.
• Experience with Power BI, transportation or fleet management platforms, Microsoft Access, SQL, or similar analytical tools is beneficial.
• High level of comfort using AI-enabled tools to improve processes and productivity.

Benefits

• Medical Plans: Choose from HDHP/HSA (with monthly company contributions) or a PPO option.
• Spousal HRA: SIHRA covers 100% of eligible expenses up to $9,400 per individual or $18,800 per family each calendar year.
• FSAs: Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses.
• Dental: Comprehensive, including orthodontic care for both children and adults.
• Vision: Includes discounts on Lasik.
• Telehealth & Concierge: 24/7 healthcare access with prescription services for enrolled members.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: Company paid life and AD&D coverage.
• Long Term Disability: Company paid LTD program.
• Optional Coverages: Short term disability, voluntary pet care, identity protection, voluntary life insurance with optional dependent coverage, plus supplemental critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Employee Assistance Program: Professional support for employees during critical times.
• Disability: Options for both short- and long-term coverage.
• 401(K) & Roth: 100% company match on the first 3%, plus 0.5 match on the 4th and 5%.
• Paid Time Off: Start with 3 weeks, with the potential to accrue up to 5 weeks per year.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving.
• Additional Leave: Coverage for jury duty, witness duty, and bereavement leave.