Director of Logistics

Patrick Industries•Elkhart, IN

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About The Position

Patrick Industries, a publicly traded company headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, invites you to join a team of dedicated Team Members who are passionate about delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As a leading solutions provider serving a diverse range of markets across the United States, our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability has positioned us as a high growth, diversified and empowered Team of more than 10,000! Your adventure awaits! We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Director of Logistics to support Patrick Industries’ domestic and international logistics operations. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations and Support, this role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing fleet and carrier performance, managing trade and tariff strategy, and implementing systems and technologies that support safe, efficient, and cost-effective transportation throughout Patrick’s growing network.The Director will oversee customs and trade compliance, private fleet operations, and third-party carrier relationships (LTL, TL, and parcel), while providing strategic leadership for continuous improvement in transportation efficiency and cost reduction.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field is highly desired, but experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 10 years’ experience
Experience in implementing electronic logging devices, telematics, collision mitigation and other various commercial vehicle technologies
Experience implementing and managing safety and compliance regulations
Must be highly organized and have a high attention to accuracy and detail
Must have strong communication and analytical skills
Strong desire to train and coach others to improve performance
Developed reasoning/problem solving skills
Strong accountability and follow-through skills
Strong tact and diplomacy; ability to work effectively with staff on all levels
A high level of personal integrity (self-esteem, confidence, honesty, and respect) are necessary qualities
Self-motivated to work independently in a busy environment with changing priorities and the ability to adapt
Ability to organize and lead teams
Solid project management skills
Facilitation and conflict resolution skills
Relentless commitment and passion to promote quality and continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop and lead an enterprise logistics governance framework aligned with corporate goals, business unit needs, and customer service objectives
Ensure compliance with all U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and international import/export regulations
Lead the company’s trade and tariff strategy, including HTS classification, duty optimization, and regulatory adherence under applicable trade agreements
Oversee Patrick’s import compliance program; including broker management, recordkeeping, training, and advising on the use of free trade agreements and foreign trade zones
Define and implement a logistics maturity model, establishing a clear path for capability growth across business units
Maintain and update the Trade Compliance Manual to ensure enterprise-wide awareness and consistency
Oversee Patrick’s private fleet of DOT-regulated vehicles, ensuring compliance with FMCSA regulations, driver safety, and vehicle maintenance programs
Develop and manage Logistics dashboards and scorecards integrating both quantitative and qualitative measures of performance
Collaborate with business unit leaders to identify synergies and efficiencies across the enterprise to optimize asset utilization
Build and manage vendor partnerships for leasing, maintenance, fuel, and technology to ensure cost-effective and high-performance outcomes
Manage fleet telematics and vehicle technology systems to monitor driver behavior, fuel usage, route optimization, and vehicle safety metrics
Provide leadership, training, and development to logistics and transportation teams, promoting accountability, safety, and operational excellence
Lead internal audit and assessment programs to verify compliance, evaluate maturity, and identify improvement opportunities
Oversee and continuously improve the Transportation Management System (TMS), monitor platform performance, and lead business unit onboarding initiatives
Lead onboarding and enablement for business units into digital systems, ensuring consistent training and adherence to enterprise data standards
Manage strategic relationships with LTL, Truckload, and parcel carriers, managing performance, service levels, and contract negotiations