Director, LTL Operations
Company: Loadsmart Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING A HYPER-GROWTH LOGISTICS TECH
COMPANY?Loadsmart is a growth-stage start-up technology company
valued at over $1 billion (a true Tech Unicorn)!We are looking to
add a talented Director, LTL Operations position to our team! We
are seeking a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic and
fast-paced global company. In this role, you'll lead Loadsmart's
LTL operational strategy in collaboration with sales, product, and
finance stakeholders across the organization. You will partner with
our sales teams to develop value-added solutions and strategies
that yield cost savings to our customer's transportation network.
You possess a desire to roll up your sleeves to get the job done,
while simultaneously crafting a long-term strategic view by
leveraging your industry knowledge to improve our existing carrier
relationships and strategically grow our LTL
footprint.DEPARTMENT:Logistics Operations - LTLLOCATION:
Chicago/USJob Type: ExemptWHAT YOU GET TO DO:
- Effectively lead a diverse team with varying levels of
experience in pricing and operations
- Evaluate and expand existing processes that achieve a superior
user and customer experience
- Partner with product and engineering teams to build
best-in-class products to better serve current and future LTL
expansion initiatives
- Train and develop account sales representatives and sales
management to position Loadsmart as a one-stop-shop logistics
provider
- Collaborate with cross-functional and leadership teams to drive
a superior customer experience
- Grow transactional and contract volume with existing carrier
portfolio. Develop relationships with a variety of contacts, from
front line to senior leadership, across our carrier portfolio
- Closely collaborate with the Managed Transportation and
Specialized Services teams to identify impactful multimodal and
consolidation solutions for our customers
- Work closely with Account Management and Account Sales teams to
align with top customers to ensure exceptional service performance
for those customers for which you are accountable
- Join customer calls and quarterly business reviews as needed,
to provide operational support and market intel to gain strong
understanding and alignment with the sales team specifically for
those customers you are aligned to
- Collaborate with Marketing to create and improve Loadsmart
brand awareness within the LTL sector
- Conduct performance reviews in order to set your
representatives up for success and ensure individual goals are
being met and exceededREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 5+ years LTL experience within a 3PL environment
- Extensive knowledge of LTL carrier operations, pricing,
industry terminology and best practices
- Practical understanding of TMS Software, and external resources
(SMC3)
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with motor
carriers
- A dynamic leader with a bold presence and a charismatic
attitude
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to think strategically about the bigger picture and
tactically about tasks at hand
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to work cross functionally with other
departmentsWORKING AT LOADSMART--- Competitive base salaries - we
believe in rewarding top talent--- Extremely competitive Equity
package - become a shareholder in our company!--- Loadie Time Off -
PTO and sick days without a limit--- Comprehensive Medical, Dental,
and Vision insurance plans (US applied)--- 401k Match up to $5,000
regardless of salary (US applied)Apply today!At Loadsmart, we
believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from
diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative
culture. Loadsmart treats all candidates and employees with respect
and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting
processes, including on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,
national origin, veteran status, or disability.It is the policy of
Loadsmart that all offers of employment made shall be contingent
upon successful completion of electronic background check(s). These
checks will be job-related, consistent with business necessity and
conducted by our vendor, pursuant to all applicable laws, rules,
policies and procedures of our candidates' specific locale.
Keywords: Loadsmart Inc, Chicago , Director, LTL Operations, Executive , Chicago, Illinois
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