Director, LTL Strategy & Business Development
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute LTL and consolidation strategies aligned with TA Dispatch growth goals, shaping the network and initiatives.
- Design and optimize carrier networks, covering routing, cross-dock planning, and consolidation hubs.
- Develop and manage strategic relationships with national and regional LTL carriers.
- Improve profitability through density optimization, cube utilization, and disciplined cost control.
- Create and refine dynamic pricing models that balance customer value with margin protection.
- Monitor market trends and capacity conditions to inform pricing and network choices.
- Oversee onboarding and implementation of new LTL and consolidation accounts.
- Ensure successful API and EDI integrations and alignment with operational workflows.
- Lead cross-functional projects from concept through execution with tangible outcomes.
- Develop and maintain SOPs for consolidation and LTL operations, driving operational excellence and process optimization.
- Collaborate with operations and carrier management teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Sponsor and guide automation initiatives, including track and trace and digital platform integration.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in solution design and sales pursuits, translating shipment data into value-driven proposals.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews for key accounts with actionable insights.
- Conduct what-if scenario modeling to optimize customers' supply chains.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in LTL transportation, 3PL, or logistics network strategy.
- Strong background in pricing, carrier management, and/or network optimization.
- Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), particularly LTL modules and optimization tools.
- Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
- Proven track record managing cross-functional projects and implementing scalable solutions.
- Master’s degree or MBA is preferred.
Technologies
- Power BI
- Tableau
- Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Compensation
- Salary: USD 100,000 - 120,000 per year
- Performance-based incentives
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability coverage
- PTO that grows with tenure: accrue up to 5 days in the first year; 2 weeks’ vacation + 1 week PTO after the first anniversary
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Doc-On-Demand
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Employee Assistance Program
Days and Shift
- Monday – Friday
- Standard business hours with flexibility based on business needs
- Occasional travel required for customer meetings, carrier engagement, and internal alignment
Work Environment
- Office-based with a hybrid or flexible arrangement depending on business needs
- Fast-paced, data-driven logistics environment requiring cross-functional collaboration
- Regular interaction with executive leadership, customers, carriers, and internal teams