Company & Position Overview:
BrainWorks is partnering with a $2B+ distributor and manufacturer of heavy-duty industrial equipment to place a Director of Logistics & Transportation. This newly created role is designed to centralize, modernize, and scale statewide logistics operations supporting 20+ branch locations across Georgia. The organization moves a high daily volume of parts, rental equipment, and new machines, primarily within Georgia, with some out-of-state and international freight. Following years of strong, sustained growth, leadership is investing in a senior logistics leader who can bring structure, governance, and performance discipline to a historically decentralized environment.
This role owns both the strategy and execution of logistics and transportation functions, with a mandate to build a scalable operating model and lead a multi-year transition toward a more centralized network across divisions.
What You Will Be Doing
As Director of Logistics & Transportation, you will serve as the architect and operator of a statewide logistics ecosystem—balancing cost, service, safety, and scalability. This role operates at both the enterprise strategy level and the hands-on execution level, with responsibility for owned fleet, third-party carriers, brokers, dispatch, and final-mile delivery.
Key focus areas include:
- Centralizing logistics and transportation operations across divisions
- Optimizing utilization of trucks, drivers, rental assets, and third-party carriers
- Designing and executing a long-term transportation and distribution strategy
- Building leadership structure, accountability, and performance metrics
- Partnering closely with fleet, safety, compliance, rental, parts, branch leadership, and OEM suppliers
Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
Strategy & Network Design
- Create, sell, and execute a comprehensive logistics and transportation strategy
- Centralize logistics operations statewide or regionally to improve asset utilization, service levels, and cost efficiency
- Design scalable operating models to support growth across rentals, parts, and new equipment
- Build and execute a 3–5 year roadmap to bring additional transportation capabilities in-house
Transportation Operations
- Oversee daily movement of parts, rental equipment, and new machines across the network
- Optimize routing, dispatch, load planning, and delivery schedules for both equipment and parts freight
- Apply regulatory requirements, hours-of-service rules, and equipment constraints to drive safe and efficient operations
- Balance owned fleet capacity with 3PLs, brokers, and independent contractors
Vendor & Asset Management
- Lead carrier selection, negotiation, performance management, and cost control
- Reduce fragmentation and over-reliance on third-party haulers through smarter asset planning
- Evaluate independent contractor management models and recommend best-fit solutions
- Partner closely with fleet, safety, and compliance leaders to ensure alignment
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop a growing team of transportation managers, supervisors, coordinators, drivers, and dispatch
- Establish KPIs, performance standards, and accountability across the function
- Build a leadership bench capable of scaling with the business
Systems, Analytics & Continuous Improvement
- Assess, select, and implement transportation and logistics systems
- Establish dashboards and reporting to track cost, service, safety, and productivity
- Analyze operational challenges and implement practical, data-driven solutions
- Manage budgets, forecasting, audits, and operational reviews
Compliance, Safety & Risk
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations
- Oversee the safe execution of all freight movements
- Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field required
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 10+ years of progressive experience in logistics and transportation, including senior leadership
- Proven success building or transforming multi-site logistics organizations, not just operating within them
- Experience managing mixed transportation models (owned fleet, 3PLs, brokers, contractors)
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, influence stakeholders, and drive execution
- Analytical mindset with strong systems, metrics, and process orientation
- Executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter mentality with an owner’s mindset
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in heavy equipment, rental, industrial distribution, or field service environments
- Working knowledge of DOT regulations and heavy equipment transportation
- Experience centralizing decentralized operations across multiple locations
Travel
- Approximately 20–40%, primarily within Georgia
Who We Are Looking For
This role is ideal for a builder, not a caretaker. You are comfortable stepping into complexity, creating structure where little exists, and leading teams through change. You bring urgency, practicality, and a strong safety mindset—and you know how to balance cost control with service excellence.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with bonus potential
- 401(k) with strong company match and profit sharing
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid holidays and personal time off
- Wellness and financial wellness programs
- Ongoing training and career development
- Relocation assistance available for candidates outside North Georgia
BrainWorks offers several distinct practice areas, each directed by a Partner with extensive experience, and knowledge of current trends and industry challenges in their specific discipline. BrainWorks practice areas include the following: Accounting & Finance; Accounting & Finance Interim; Analytics, Data Science & Data Governance; Commodities Technology & Trading; Consumer Products; CRM & Direct Marketing; Cybersecurity; Ecommerce & Digital Marketing; Human Resources; IT & Data Engineering; Market Research & Consumer Insights; Operations & Supply Chain; Private Equity & Portfolio Company Leadership; and Sales.
BrainWorks prides itself on quality, speed and GUARANTEED RESULTS, delivered through our unique QUASAR approach. When you partner with BrainWorks, your company will receive intelligence and industry expertise from consultants who are trustworthy, caring and passionate about your business needs. https://brainworksinc.com
BrainWorks specializes in connecting industrial organizations with top-tier talent to drive operational excellence and business performance. Our Industrial Practice partners with organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies to deliver exceptional professionals who align with your business goals and industry demands.
With extensive knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in the industrial sector, our consultants leverage deep expertise and a vast candidate network to provide tailored solutions. Through our proven process BrainWorks delivers quality, speed, and results. Learn more at brainworksinc.com.
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Industry 1: Building Materials
Industry 2: Construction
Industry 3: Machinery
Job ID: 37180318279
Category: Industrial
Location: Sandy Springs, GA