About the Sr. Director, Logistics Role at Robert Half

Join Robert Half as the Sr. Director, Logistics in Livonia, Michigan, and take the helm of transformative supply chain operations. This executive leadership position demands a strategic visionary to optimize transportation, distribution, and fleet management across domestic and international networks. Reporting to C-level executives, you'll drive multimillion-dollar cost savings, enhance service excellence, and position the organization for aggressive growth through acquisitions and market expansion. With a focus on insourcing freight management and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like TMS and telematics, this role offers unparalleled impact in the logistics industry.

Based in the heart of Livonia, MI, you'll lead a national logistics organization, ensuring seamless coordination from ocean imports to last-mile delivery. This is more than a job—it's a career-defining opportunity to shape enterprise-wide strategies in one of Michigan's most dynamic logistics hubs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Logistics Leadership

Collaborate with senior leadership to align logistics with sourcing, inventory management, and commercial objectives. Design and execute a comprehensive national logistics strategy encompassing imports, domestic freight, private fleet operations, and branch distribution. Champion insourcing initiatives for greater freight control, while establishing governance frameworks with robust KPIs, financial transparency, and accountability measures. Deliver executive-level insights through data analytics to inform critical operational and capital decisions.

Transportation & Fleet Management

Oversee all transportation modes including ocean imports, drayage, LTL, truckload, parcel, and private fleet. Optimize fleet utilization, routing efficiency, mode selection, last-mile performance, and driver productivity via advanced telematics, routing software, and safety technologies. Spearhead TMS selection and implementation for superior visibility, cost control, and execution. Manage carrier relationships, contract negotiations, routing guides, and performance metrics while ensuring strict compliance with DOT, FMCSA, and safety regulations.

Domestic & International Freight Operations

Partner cross-functionally with purchasing, sales, and product teams to craft best-in-class inbound freight strategies. Direct international container flows, port operations, drayage, and cross-dock efficiency. Manage domestic movements between ports, distribution centers, and branches, relentlessly pursuing improvements in lead times, freight costs, and vendor compliance.

Network & Distribution Optimization

Work alongside distribution and branch leaders to optimize service levels, costs, and inventory positioning. Redesign network flows to accommodate market expansion, acquisitions, and evolving customer delivery demands. Enhance last-mile delivery and customer experience through integrated transportation-warehouse operations.

Systems, Process, & Leadership Excellence

Drive ERP, TMS, and telematics platform integrations for end-to-end visibility, complemented by custom dashboards tracking freight spend, productivity, and KPIs. Lead continuous improvement projects for scalability. Build and mentor a high-performing national logistics team, cultivating a culture of accountability, data-driven decisions, and relentless improvement during growth phases.

Required Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of progressive logistics leadership, with proven success in national/international supply chain transformation. Expertise across all freight modes, TMS implementations, carrier negotiations, and regulatory compliance is essential. A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Business is required (Master's preferred), alongside advanced analytics skills and a passion for building elite teams. Livonia, MI logistics professionals with enterprise-level experience will thrive in this role.

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Robert Half offers a competitive $170,000+ salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture in Livonia, Michigan. Enjoy professional growth, hybrid flexibility, and the chance to lead logistics innovation. Apply now to elevate your career in supply chain management!