{"id":3493356,"url":"https://alion.io/job/petmate-director-logistics-transportation","title":"Director, Logistics & Transportation","company":{"id":2273229,"name":"Petmate","domain":"petmate.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/petmate","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"ADP","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"head","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Lancaster, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":125000,"max_usd":237000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":1623},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Multimodal AI","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-30T00:32:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-30","last_verified_at":"2026-11-05T22:58:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":7,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":7},"description":"ABOUT PETMATE\nPetmate is a global leader in pet supply products, with trusted brands including Petmate®, Chuckit!®, Quirky Kitty ®, Vittles Vault®, Wild Eats® and Arm & Hammer®. Over 60 years ago, Petmate began with a focus on safe pet transportation, leading to the creation of the first dog kennel. Today, Petmate develops products that improve quality of life and strengthen the bond between people and their pets. From environmentally responsible manufacturing to rigorous product testing, safety remains central to what we make and how we make it. Our portfolio of trusted brands features innovative solutions across several pet supplies categories including toys, feeding and watering, food storage, kennels, shelters, bedding, treats and more.\nOUR WHY: To enrich families’ lives by cultivating the bond between people and their pets.\nOUR VISION: Families everywhere trust us to enhance their pets’ well-being at every step of the adventure.\nPETMATE CORE VALUES\nOWN IT!We take responsibility for our actions, decisions, and outcomes.\nSTEADFAST DETERMINATION: We pursue what’s next with commitment and enthusiasm.\nDO THE RIGHT THING: We align our actions with our values in every situation.\nSAFETY WITHOUT COMPROMISE: We prioritize the safety of employees, consumers, and pets without compromise.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nWe are seeking a Director, Logistics & Transportation to join our dynamic team at Petmate. The Director, Logistics & Transportation is responsible for executing Petmate’s end-to-end logistics and transportation strategy across all modes-ocean, air, truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, intermodal, and rail. This role ensures the reliable, efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of products from global suppliers and vendors through Petmate’s manufacturing facilities, distribution centers, internal and external warehouses, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer customers.\nThis position provides strategic and operational leadership across import operations, international and domestic transportation, freight procurement and contracting, carrier and 3PL management, e-commerce logistics, landed-cost optimization, and transportation performance. The Director also leads Petmate’s Traffic Department and the broader Logistics & Transportation organization, driving performance, process discipline, and continuous improvement.\nThe Director partners closely with Global Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance, Legal, Sales, Marketing, and New Product Development (NPD) to ensure products move through the supply chain at the right time, at the right cost, and at service levels that support the business and its customers. The role has a significant impact on freight expense, inventory availability, customer service, chargebacks, working capital, landed cost, and overall supply chain effectiveness.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\n Key Responsibilities:\nLogistics Strategy & Network ManagementPartner with the SVP Supply Chain to develop and execute Petmate’s logistics and transportation strategy in alignment with corporate supply chain objectives.\nOversee inbound and outbound logistics across internal facilities and external partners, including vendors, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, internal and external warehouses, 3PLs, and retailer distribution centers.\nEstablish and manage a robust network of exporters, freight forwarders, carriers, 3PLs, and other transportation providers.\nEnsure timely availability of transportation capacity to maintain uninterrupted product flow throughout the supply chain.\nOptimize the full order cycle and product flow, from purchase order through final customer delivery.\nDevelop contingency plans for port disruptions, capacity constraints, carrier issues, weather events, geopolitical events, regulatory changes, and other supply chain disruptions.\n\nImport Operations & International TransportationDirect the movement of imported products from international suppliers through origin ports, ocean and air transportation, U.S. ports, coordination with Customs Compliance on clearance, and final delivery to distribution centers.\nLead ocean and air freight programs across the global sourcing network, including carrier and routing strategies based on cost, service, capacity, transit time, and business requirements.\nManage annual and periodic ocean freight procurement, contract negotiations, and carrier allocations.\nNegotiate rates, capacity commitments, free-time provisions, and service expectations with ocean carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.\nEvaluate transportation options and recommend routing and mode decisions based on cost, urgency, inventory requirements, and customer needs.\nMonitor international freight markets and proactively communicate significant changes in rates, capacity, congestion, and service levels.\n\nDomestic TransportationProvide operational leadership of domestic transportation supporting inbound, outbound, and inter-facility movements.\nOversee truckload, less-than-truckload, parcel, intermodal, rail, drayage, and other domestic modes, ensuring transportation methods are safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective.\nLead carrier sourcing, negotiations, routing strategies, and transportation-provider relationships.\nPartner with Distribution to ensure transportation capacity supports customer delivery requirements and daily shipment targets.\nMonitor carrier performance, on-time pickup and delivery, freight claims, accessorial charges, and overall transportation service.\nIdentify opportunities to consolidate shipments, improve mode selection, optimize routing, and reduce transportation expense.\nEnsure compliance with domestic shipping regulations, including weight limits and hazardous materials handling requirements.\n\nE-Commerce & Customer LogisticsSupport transportation and compliance requirements for major retail, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer customers, including retailer routing guides and special customer requirements.\nPartner with Sales, NPD, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Distribution to reduce SIOC (Ships in Own Container) charges and develop competitive logistics strategies that support e-commerce growth.\nReduce customer chargebacks resulting from routing, compliance, or logistics issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action.\nManage e-commerce freight expense and parcel strategy to balance cost, speed, and customer experience.\n\nImport Planning & Product FlowPartner with Supply Planning, Sourcing, and Procurement to develop import plans based on purchase orders, production schedules, inventory requirements, and forecasted demand.\nMonitor international purchase-order flow and identify potential transportation, documentation, or customs delays before they affect inventory availability.\nStay informed on product availability, back-orders, and shortages, and provide visibility to expected arrival dates, transportation constraints, customs status, and supply chain risks.\nDevelop strategies to prioritize and expedite critical shipments when necessary.\nCoordinate with distribution centers and warehouses to ensure inbound capacity aligns with expected volumes.\nSupport seasonal and promotional planning requiring significant increases in transportation capacity.\n\nFreight Cost & Financial ManagementManage international and domestic transportation budgets and provide accurate freight forecasts for annual and long-range planning.\nAnalyze ocean, air, drayage, parcel, LTL, truckload, rail, accessorial, demurrage, detention, warehouse storage, and other logistics-related expenses.\nIdentify and implement cost-reduction opportunities without compromising service, compliance, or product availability.\nPartner with Finance to forecast freight and related supply chain expenses, and explain significant variances to budget.\nPrepare and present financial and operational reports to senior leadership on freight markets, tariffs, transportation strategies, sourcing decisions, and major cost changes.\n\nCarrier, 3PL & Provider ManagementLead strategic relationships with ocean carriers, domestic carriers, NVOCCs, freight forwarders, drayage providers, parcel carriers, 3PLs, and other logistics partners.\nLead the creation and execution of RFPs for transportation and logistics services; negotiate terms, finalize agreements, and oversee implementation across inbound and outbound operations.\nNegotiate cost-effective agreements covering transportation, loading, unloading, and storage services.\nEstablish service-level agreements, performance expectations, and cost targets, and conduct regular business reviews with key providers.\nHold providers accountable for service, cost, capacity, data accuracy, documentation, and issue resolution.\n\nProcesses, Systems & Performance VisibilityDevelop, implement, and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, efficient, and compliant execution of logistics activities.\nLeverage transportation management and logistics systems to track and report shipment data, including departure and arrival times, freight types, volumes, and associated costs.\nDevelop reporting and dashboards that provide visibility to international and domestic transportation performance.\nUse data and analytics to identify trends, service issues, capacity risks, and cost-saving opportunities.\nTroubleshoot and resolve shipping issues such as delays, missing cargo, and compliance discrepancies.\n\nCross-Functional LeadershipPartner closely with Global Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Distribution, Finance, Legal, Sales, Marketing, and NPD to align logistics strategies with business priorities.\nProvide leadership with clear visibility to freight conditions, transportation costs, capacity risks, product delays, and potential impacts to inventory and customer service.\nSupport sourcing and network decisions with transportation costs, lead times, tariff considerations, and total landed-cost analysis.\nRepresent the logistics function in internal and external meetings with customers, providers, and regulatory authorities.\n\nTeam LeadershipLead and develop Petmate’s Traffic Department.\nEstablish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and development plans.\nDevelop and deliver training programs and lead logistics-related meetings.\nBuild organizational expertise in international and domestic transportation, import operations, and landed-cost management.\nPromote a culture of accountability, urgency, continuous improvement, cost management, and service excellence.\nSupport succession planning and strengthen Petmate’s overall logistics capabilities.\n\nPerformance Metrics & KPIs: Monitor and report on key logistics performance indicators, including:Daily shipments vs. targets\nInbound and outbound freight cost vs. budget\nTransportation savings and cost avoidance\nCost per container and shipment\nImport transit-time and lead-time reliability\nDomestic on-time pickup and delivery\nCustomer delivery performance\nChargebacks due to routing or logistics issues\nE-commerce freight expense\nSIOC-related extra costs\nContainer and trailer utilization\nDemurrage, detention, and accessorial costs\nFreight claims\nCarrier, forwarder, 3PL, and broker performance\n\nSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE\nRequirements:\nProven experience managing high-volume import, transportation, and distribution operations.\nExtensive experience with ocean freight, air freight, domestic transportation, carrier and 3PL management, and freight procurement.\nStrong contract 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