
Director, LTL Strategy & Business Development
TA Services, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Company Description
At TA Services, we don’t just move freight – we move business forward. Since 1986, we’ve been delivering peak performance for our customers through our Freight Brokerages, Managed Transportation, Warehousing & Fulfillment, Mills Services, and Cross-Border Logistics.
Here’s What Drives Us
People First – We lead with care, connection, and respect.
Service – Our customers, carrier partners, and team members deserve nothing less than excellence.
Safety – Built into every move we make.
Results – High standards. Real outcomes.
Innovation – We push boundaries and never settle.
Sound like the kind of team you want to be part of? Let’s take a closer look at the role.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Network Design: Lead the development and execution of LTL and consolidation strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
Design and optimize carrier networks, including routing, cross-dock strategy, and consolidation points.
Establish and manage strategic relationships with national and regional LTL carriers.
Yield & Margin Management: Drive profitability through density optimization, cube utilization, and cost control strategies.
Develop and refine dynamic pricing frameworks that balance customer value and margin protection.
Monitor market trends and capacity conditions to inform pricing and network decision.
Implementation & Project Management: Oversee onboarding and implementation of new LTL and consolidation accounts.
Ensure successful API/EDI integrations and alignment with operational workflows.
Lead cross-functional projects from concept through execution with measurable outcome.
Operational Excellence & Process Optimization: Develop and maintain SOPs for consolidation and LTL operations.
Partner with operations and carrier management teams to ensure seamless execution.
Sponsor and guide automation initiatives, including track & trace and digital platform integration.
Customer Engagement & Value Engineering: Serve as SME in solution design and sales pursuits, translating shipment data into value-driven proposals.
Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) for key accounts with actionable insights.
Conduct scenario modeling ("what‑if" analysis) to optimize customer supply chains.
Days and Shift Information
Monday – Friday
Standard business hours with flexibility based on business needs
Occasional travel required for customer meetings, carrier engagement, and internal alignment
Work Environment
Office-based with a hybrid or flexible work arrangement depending on business needs
Fast‑paced, data‑driven logistics environment requiring cross‑functional collaboration
Regular interaction with executive leadership, customers, carriers, and internal teams
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field required
Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Experience
10+ years of experience in LTL transportation, 3PL, or logistics network strategy
Strong background in pricing, carrier management, and/or network optimization
Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS), particularly LTL modules and optimization tools
Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau
Proven track record managing cross‑functional projects and implementing scalable solutions
Personality Traits
Strategic and highly analytical with a strong “yield mindset”
Commercially savvy with strong financial acumen
Influential leader with the ability to communicate complex concepts to executive stakeholders
Results‑driven with high accountability and ownership mentality
Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement
Pay/Benefits/Perks
100k-120k
Incentives tied to performance
PTO that grows with tenure: accrue up to 5 days in the first year; 2 weeks’ vacation + 1 week PTO at your first anniversary
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability coverage
Additional perks: Doc‑On‑Demand, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Volunteer Day, Employee Assistance Program
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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