Director of Logistics & Inventory

INTRODUCING DAKOTA MATTING & ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS: WHO WE ARE With vast capital investments within the Electrical Utility Industry, Dakota Matting & Environmental Solutions stands proud in contributing to our nation’s infrastructure expansion. Through innovative access solutions, coupled with an unwavering commitment to environmental responsibility, we play a pivotal role in fostering the sustainable growth of essential utilities. As a woman-owned and minority-owned business, we bring a unique perspective and competitive edge to the industry. We have the ability to attract and retain top talent due to our collaborative work environment and rewarding culture. As one of the very few independently owned and operated companies in this field, we are able to make common sense decisions that always put our clients first, and this is the reputation that we have garnered. As we are continuously growing, we are looking for a Director of Logistics & Inventory to join our passionate team. POSITION DETAILS The Director of Logistics & Inventory leads Dakota’s freight and inventory functions across all regions and is accountable for the enterprise carrier network, freight quoting and procurement standards, and inventory controls. You will set enterprise freight policy — including which carriers each region is approved to use — establish the KPIs by which logistics performance is measured, and deliver measurable reductions in landed cost through rate negotiation, rebates, and improved payment terms. You will partner with executive leadership, operations, finance, and regional business unit leaders as Dakota’s subject-matter authority on freight and inventory. This is also a hands-on role. The Director is expected to do the work as well as lead it — negotiating directly with carriers, building quotes and reports, working daily in Kuebix and Business Central, and stepping in to support time-sensitive mobilizations. The ideal candidate combines enterprise process-building experience with the willingness to execute personally. This position is hybrid for candidates within commuting distance of a Dakota office. Remote arrangements may be considered for candidates outside commuting distance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Carrier Sourcing & Network Development Set and govern Dakota’s carrier network strategy; source, vet, and onboard carriers both locally (regional/short-haul lanes serving each region) and nationally (long-haul and project-mobilization lanes) Serve as final approval authority for all new freight carriers, and establish and maintain the vetting standards (e.g., insurance, safety record, operating authority) required before onboarding Implement a carrier scorecard and tiering program, and secure master service agreements with core carriers, coordinating with leadership and counsel as appropriate Lead rate negotiations, volume-based rebates, preferred-carrier programs, and payment terms, and personally manage key carrier relationships Freight Quoting & Procurement Design, document, and own a standardized enterprise freight quoting and lane-award process applied consistently across every region Provide freight quotes and cost guidance to internal teams to support bids, personally building quotes for complex or high-value mobilizations Freight Optimization Set the freight optimization agenda — load consolidation, multi-stop sequencing, backhaul capture, empty-mile reduction, and mode and equipment selection — and track results against targets Work directly in the transportation management system (Kuebix) and shipment data to identify savings, cut deadhead miles, and improve on-time delivery Partner with yards and project teams to plan freight ahead of demand, balancing cost, transit time, and reliability Inventory Governance & Reporting Own enterprise inventory reporting, consolidating counts from the mill, yards, active projects, and Business Central into a single trusted view Establish inventory control standards, including cycle count and p…

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