Director of Logistics Jobs

Explore Director of Logistics opportunities on Ladders, where experienced professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Logistics lead the movement, storage, and delivery of goods, helping organizations build reliable, efficient, and cost-effective supply chain operations.

What Does a Director of Logistics Do?

A Director of Logistics develops strategy and oversees logistics functions such as transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory flow, and fulfillment. The role often includes managing teams and budgets, selecting vendors, improving processes, and coordinating with supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, finance, and customer service leaders. Directors use performance data to improve delivery times, service levels, operating costs, and resilience.

Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically seek substantial experience in logistics, transportation, distribution, or supply chain management, along with a record of leading teams and delivering operational improvements. A bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, logistics, or a related field is common; some positions prefer an advanced degree or professional certifications. Useful skills include strategic planning, financial and data analysis, vendor negotiations, regulatory knowledge, technology fluency, and strong communication.

Where Director of Logistics Jobs Are Found

These leaders work across industries that depend on moving products, including retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, and third-party logistics. Responsibilities vary by organization: one role may emphasize global transportation networks, while another may focus on warehouse performance, last-mile delivery, or distribution center expansion.

Find Director of Logistics Jobs on Ladders

Browse Director of Logistics openings on Ladders to discover senior roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by location, industry, and responsibilities, and find a position that aligns with your leadership experience and career goals.

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$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of logistics engineering by driving innovation and efficiency. Lead projects that enhance operations, mentor teams, and implement best practices to meet performance goals while ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$68K - $93K *

Oversee the efficient air importation of goods, ensuring timely customs clearance and delivery. Collaborate with airlines, customs agents, and trucking companies while providing exceptional customer s...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $210K *

Lead the operations of a manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing team and aligning business objectives with operational execution...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $190K *

Transform operations by leading a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring safety and efficiency while driving continuous improvement and talent development to meet business ob...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $185K *

Manage clinical drug product supply for study programs, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration across teams and vendors. Develop strategies, forecasting tools, and address supply challenges t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Transform operations by overseeing multiple strategic locations, ensuring efficiency and customer satisfaction. Drive growth through strong relationships and continuous improvement, while managing P&L...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $95K *

Lead daily operations of cold storage facilities, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality. Manage a diverse team, optimize inventory processes, and enhance customer satisfaction while driving continu...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$156K - $239K *

Drive effective capital planning across supply chain operations, ensuring accurate reporting and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial visibility and support strateg...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $239K *

Drive strategic capital planning initiatives across supply chain operations, ensuring accurate data management, financial reporting, and governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$156K - $239K *

Transform capital planning processes by leading supply chain initiatives, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving strategic alignment across teams. Elevate operational efficiency while ment...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $150K *

Optimize logistics operations by leading teams, enhancing processes, and ensuring compliance. Drive continuous improvement while managing budgets and collaborating across departments to achieve operat...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Lead and enhance global project management for new product development, ensuring disciplined execution across platforms. Drive innovation, improve visibility, and build a high-performing team to meet...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping technical solutions for competitive pursuits, overseeing a dynamic team of analysts and architects. Drive requirements, roadmaps, and delivery standards across defense and f...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Seek a Logistics & Expediting Manager to oversee inbound logistics and scheduling for major equipment in high-stakes projects. Ensure timely delivery while managing vendors and resolving issues to sup...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving new business initiatives while overseeing the sales cycle. You will develop strategies, manage proposals, and foster client relationships, ensuring successful partnership gr...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in successful turnkey construction projects, overseeing high voltage electrical substations, transmission, and distribution lines. Ensure timely execution, quality standards, and budge...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$62K - $116K *

Transform operational flow by leading teams in material handling and production. Drive Lean processes to enhance efficiency and safety, ensuring commitments are met while mentoring staff to achieve pe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Champion strategic sales transformation by leveraging data and insights to drive growth, optimize operations, and enhance decision-making across a global sales organization. Collaborate with leadershi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead and transform enterprise-wide disbursement operations, optimizing AP processes and workflows. Drive continuous improvement and organizational design to create a high-performing shared services fu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming and optimizing enterprise-wide accounts payable operations. Drive process design, team restructuring, and system migration to enhance efficiency and performance across...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining accounts payable by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing processes, and enhancing vendor relationships in a high-volume, multi-entity environment to support business...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Lead the strategic direction of the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate, timely payments and robust vendor support in a high-volume, multi-entity environment while optimizing processes and te...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $83K *

Advance your career by leading IT Field Services operations, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while mentoring a diverse team. Drive efficiency and enhance service delivery at a key government si...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $212K *

Drive comprehensive clinical supply activities, including demand planning, inventory optimization, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with clinical objectives and...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Optimize operational excellence by leading diverse teams, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering talent development to enhance efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction across manufac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Logistics do?question toggle

    A Director of Logistics sets strategy and oversees areas such as transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory movement, and fulfillment. The role typically focuses on service, cost, efficiency, and operational resilience.

  • What qualifications are common for Director of Logistics jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for significant logistics or supply chain experience, leadership skills, and a record of improving operations. Many roles require a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, while some prefer an advanced degree or professional certification.

  • How much do Director of Logistics jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, company size, and scope of responsibility. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including eligible Director of Logistics opportunities.

  • Which industries hire Directors of Logistics?question toggle

    Retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare, food and beverage, and third-party logistics companies often hire Directors of Logistics to manage transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment.

  • What skills help Directors of Logistics succeed?question toggle

    Strategic planning, team leadership, budget management, data analysis, vendor negotiation, process improvement, and familiarity with logistics technology are valuable. Communication and cross-functional collaboration are also important.