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Director of Freight Logistics

Connection
medical insurance, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, New Hampshire, Merrimack
730 Milford Road (Show on map)
Sep 24, 2025
Director of Freight Logistics Are you the type of person who plans 5 steps ahead—who can juggle multiple tasks and solve problems before others even see them? Find a career where your skills are in demand. Merrimack, NH CONNECTION At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware—PCs, printers, servers, and more—to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. Back in 1982, we started out with two employees and a phone line. Today, Connection is a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world—still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose. We’d love for you to join us and make your mark on the future of technology. https://www.connection.com/ keywords: position summary,what we do,who we are,why you should join us,management,compliance,strategy,performance,logistics,experience,initiative,skills Full Time $120,000.00/Yr. - $156,000.00/Yr. Overview: What We Do: We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department. Who We Are: Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others. Why You Should Join Us: You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional well-being. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and care time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days. Working under minimal supervision of the Vice President of Purchasing, referring only exceptional problems and issues for management review or approval, the Director of Freight Logistics is responsible for the strategic planning, management, profitability and optimization of the organization's entire freight and logistics operations. The Director ensures the efficient, timely, and cost-effective movement of goods from suppliers to customers. Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 2025 Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 2024 Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 16471 Responsibilities: Strategic leadership: Develops and implements overall freight logistics strategies that align with company objectives, such as reducing costs, increasing profitability, improving service levels, and enhancing operational efficiency. Transportation management: Oversees all aspects of transportation, including carrier selection, route optimization, freight costing tables, freight negotiation, pricing strategy and monitoring transport costs. This includes management of domestic and international shipping. Team Management: Manages team coordinating the freight logistics. Oversees performance, sets goals, and provides ongoing feedback. Ensures timely completion of employee-related functions. Supplier and vendor relations: Builds and maintains strong relationships with freight carriers, suppliers, and third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Negotiates contracts and monitor performance to ensure quality service and cost-effectiveness. Budgeting and cost control: Develops and manages the logistics budget, analyzing transportation and storage costs to identify savings opportunities and implement cost-reduction programs. Process improvement: Analyzes logistics data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and risks. Implements process improvements, potentially using methodologies like Lean Six Sigma, to boost productivity and accuracy. Compliance and risk management: Ensures all logistics and freight operations comply with federal and international regulations, including customs documentation and safety standards. Develops strategies to mitigate risks and ensure business continuity. Communicates with vendors and distribution partners to ensure compliance with our freight policies. Entity of type com.vizirecruiter.common.domain.model.Label with id: 313 Requirements: 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics, supply chain management, or transportation, including management-level experience. Leadership skills with ability to lead and motivate a diverse team and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, from warehouse employees to executive management. Analytical abilities with strong critical thinking and data analysis skills to identify trends, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions. Problem-solving abilities with excellent strategic thinking to proactively address challenges like shipment delays, capacity constraints, and supplier disruptions. Negotiation skills with proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external partners to secure favorable terms. Technical proficiency includes experience with logistics software, such as WMS and TMS, and with data analysis tools. Strong collaboration and teamwork skills with ability to achieve timely and efficient distribution of goods.