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The Director, Domestic Transportation Brokerage is responsible for driving the commercial, operational, and financial performance of the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Group through the development and management of a scalable domestic transportation brokerage platform. This role leads the build-out and day-to-day operations of brokerage services across FTL, LTL, intermodal, and parcel, ensuring strong customer satisfaction, execution discipline, and P&L performance. The position is accountable for carrier network development, pricing and procurement strategy, and operational excellence, delivering competitive rates and reliable service across the network. As a key member of the SCS leadership team, this role aligns transactional growth with broader business strategy, establishing brokerage as a core entry capability for customer acquisition and solution expansion. The leader manages SCS transportation brokerage teams and is responsible for creating a high-performance, scalable operating model that supports sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Build a Scalable Brokerage Platform and Execution Capabilities
- Establish and scale a domestic transportation brokerage business across FTL, LTL, Intermodal, and Parcel.
- Develop and deploy a repeatable, standardized operating model across regions.
- Ensure competitive pricing, coverage, and service reliability aligned with market expectations.
- Build and lead teams across:
- Transportation procurement
- Carrier relationship management
- Dispatch and load execution
- Establish KPIs (service, cost, margin, coverage) and enforce performance discipline.
-
Ensure consistent execution across all modes and geographies.
-
Build and Manage Carrier Network
- Expand and manage strategic carrier partnerships to ensure capacity, cost competitiveness, and service quality.
- Build structured, long-term carrier relationships.
-
Leverage scale and network to improve buying power.
-
Drive Transactional Growth
- Partner with BD teams, IFF, CLG, and OCM to convert customer demand into executable transactions.
- Build a disciplined pipeline management and conversion process.
- Oversee customer relationships to ensure service excellence and satisfaction.
-
Act as a senior point of escalation for brokerage customers and ensure delivery against contractual and service expectations.
-
Enable Integrated Solutions
- Partner with Solutions Development, Control Tower/Managed Transportation, and cross-BU teams to:
- Support Inbound / Outbound / LLP solution design.
- Provide transactional backbone for solution scalability.
-
Ensure brokerage capability enables end-to-end customer offerings, not standalone execution.
-
Establish Ownership & Accountability
- Create clear ownership for domestic transportation inquiries, response, and pricing.
- Eliminate fragmented service across business units and implement a centralized intake and execution process.
-
Improve response speed, win rate, and customer experience.
-
Align with Strategic Positioning
- Build capability to compete with:
- Global freight forwarders
- Integrated logistics providers
- Warehouse / fulfillment-led providers
- Avoid direct competition with asset-heavy carriers and large U.S. brokers where scale advantages are structural.
-
Position domestic transportation as a required capability to protect and grow global accounts.
-
Build Talent Development & Culture, through Leadership
- Foster a culture of communication, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations, manage promotions and compensation decisions, and oversee corrective actions when needed.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations and commercial organization.
- Support succession planning and long-term talent development initiatives.
SUCCESS METRICS
- Transactional revenue growth and lane penetration
- Service reliability and load coverage
- Gross margin improvement and cost competitiveness
- Speed and conversion of customer inquiries
- Carrier network expansion and performance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven track record of scaling brokerage operations and driving transactional revenue growth.
- Deep understanding of:
- Carrier procurement and network management
- Dispatch operations and cost control
- U.S. domestic transportation market dynamics
- Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration or related field, preferred.
- 10-12 years’ experience in managing a Logistics related organization, including P&L management, commercial printing/direct mail operations, and strategic business development experience.
- 5–7 years’ leadership/people management experience.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and leadership (internally and externally).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Position requires up to 25% domestic travel and occasional international travel. Work after normal business hours and weekends may be required particularly when responding to emergencies.
BENEFITS
Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
- 401k with a company match
- Standard 10 days PTO
- Eligible for bonus plan
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Eligible for OT pay if applicable
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more
Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.
ABOUT YUSEN LOGISTICS (AMERICAS)
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ONLY: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
Overview
The Director, Domestic Transportation Brokerage is responsible for driving the commercial, operational, and financial performance of the Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) Group through the development and management of a scalable domestic transportation brokerage platform. This role leads the build-out and day-to-day operations of brokerage services across FTL, LTL, intermodal, and parcel, ensuring strong customer satisfaction, execution discipline, and P&L performance. The position is accountable for carrier network development, pricing and procurement strategy, and operational excellence, delivering competitive rates and reliable service across the network. As a key member of the SCS leadership team, this role aligns transactional growth with broader business strategy, establishing brokerage as a core entry capability for customer acquisition and solution expansion. The leader manages SCS transportation brokerage teams and is responsible for creating a high-performance, scalable operating model that supports sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Build a Scalable Brokerage Platform and Execution Capabilities
- Establish and scale a domestic transportation brokerage business across FTL, LTL, Intermodal, and Parcel.
- Develop and deploy a repeatable, standardized operating model across regions.
- Ensure competitive pricing, coverage, and service reliability aligned with market expectations.
- Build and lead teams across:
- Transportation procurement
- Carrier relationship management
- Dispatch and load execution
- Establish KPIs (service, cost, margin, coverage) and enforce performance discipline.
-
Ensure consistent execution across all modes and geographies.
-
Build and Manage Carrier Network
- Expand and manage strategic carrier partnerships to ensure capacity, cost competitiveness, and service quality.
- Build structured, long-term carrier relationships.
-
Leverage scale and network to improve buying power.
-
Drive Transactional Growth
- Partner with BD teams, IFF, CLG, and OCM to convert customer demand into executable transactions.
- Build a disciplined pipeline management and conversion process.
- Oversee customer relationships to ensure service excellence and satisfaction.
-
Act as a senior point of escalation for brokerage customers and ensure delivery against contractual and service expectations.
-
Enable Integrated Solutions
- Partner with Solutions Development, Control Tower/Managed Transportation, and cross-BU teams to:
- Support Inbound / Outbound / LLP solution design.
- Provide transactional backbone for solution scalability.
-
Ensure brokerage capability enables end-to-end customer offerings, not standalone execution.
-
Establish Ownership & Accountability
- Create clear ownership for domestic transportation inquiries, response, and pricing.
- Eliminate fragmented service across business units and implement a centralized intake and execution process.
-
Improve response speed, win rate, and customer experience.
-
Align with Strategic Positioning
- Build capability to compete with:
- Global freight forwarders
- Integrated logistics providers
- Warehouse / fulfillment-led providers
- Avoid direct competition with asset-heavy carriers and large U.S. brokers where scale advantages are structural.
-
Position domestic transportation as a required capability to protect and grow global accounts.
-
Build Talent Development & Culture, through Leadership
- Foster a culture of communication, engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance evaluations, manage promotions and compensation decisions, and oversee corrective actions when needed.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations and commercial organization.
- Support succession planning and long-term talent development initiatives.
SUCCESS METRICS
- Transactional revenue growth and lane penetration
- Service reliability and load coverage
- Gross margin improvement and cost competitiveness
- Speed and conversion of customer inquiries
- Carrier network expansion and performance
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven track record of scaling brokerage operations and driving transactional revenue growth.
- Deep understanding of:
- Carrier procurement and network management
- Dispatch operations and cost control
- U.S. domestic transportation market dynamics
- Bachelor’s degree in Transportation/Logistics, Business Administration or related field, preferred.
- 10-12 years’ experience in managing a Logistics related organization, including P&L management, commercial printing/direct mail operations, and strategic business development experience.
- 5–7 years’ leadership/people management experience.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and leadership (internally and externally).
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Position requires up to 25% domestic travel and occasional international travel. Work after normal business hours and weekends may be required particularly when responding to emergencies.
BENEFITS
Yusen offers a generous Employee Benefits Package including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision beginning the 1st of the month following start date
- 401k with a company match
- Standard 10 days PTO
- Eligible for bonus plan
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Eligible for OT pay if applicable
- Flexible Spending Accounts, Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits, vacation, and much more
Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents, which you may request from Human Resources.
ABOUT YUSEN LOGISTICS (AMERICAS)
Yusen Logistics is working to become the world’s preferred supply chain logistics company. Our complete offer is designed to forge better connections between businesses, customers and communities – through innovative supply chain management, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution services. As a company we’re dedicated to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring everyone who works with us is committed, connected and creative in making us the world’s preferred choice.
Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. values each individual employee and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ONLY: Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Yusen Logistics (Americas) Inc. is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Rights Department Fair Chance Act webpage.
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Map your degree to DOT duties
Pull the O*NET profile for transportation management roles and document exactly how your degree field maps to each listed task. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation eligibility for Director-level logistics roles, so a clear degree-to-duty alignment in your petition reduces RFE risk.
Target employers with multistate LCA history
Directors of Transportation often oversee operations across multiple facilities. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so target employers experienced with multisite filings. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history by employer, so you can confirm that pattern before applying.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your offer must meet or exceed that figure on the LCA, and accepting below it creates a compliance problem the employer can't easily fix after filing.
Secure a written specialty occupation memo
Ask your prospective employer to prepare an internal memo before filing that documents why the Director of Transportation role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. USCIS has issued RFEs on transportation management roles, and this memo becomes the backbone of the employer's specialty occupation argument.
Account for cap timing in your start date
If you're not already in H-1B status, the annual cap and recently changed selection rules mean your start date depends on when USCIS opens registration and processes your petition. Build at least six months of buffer into employment negotiations to avoid accepting an offer you can't legally start on time.
Align your resume with BLS task language
The Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational definition for transportation managers emphasizes strategic planning, carrier negotiations, and compliance oversight. Rewrite your resume to reflect that language so USCIS adjudicators immediately recognize the degree-level complexity your role requires.
H-1B Visa Director of Transportation: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Transportation role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position is structured around degree-level responsibilities such as network optimization, regulatory compliance, and carrier contract strategy, it qualifies as a specialty occupation. The employer must document that a bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a closely related field is a standard or common minimum requirement for the role, which USCIS verifies against industry norms.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for transportation leadership roles?
Search Migrate Mate's job board, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history filtered to transportation and logistics management roles. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the H-1B process for similar positions, rather than educating a first-time sponsor mid-hiring process.
What happens to my H-1B status if the company restructures or eliminates my Director of Transportation position?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer and role. If your position is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file a change of status, or depart the country. A new employer must file a new I-129 petition before you can begin work, and each worksite change also requires a new certified LCA.
Can my employer include multiple distribution centers or terminals on a single LCA?
No. Each worksite where you will work requires its own certified LCA listing that specific location and the prevailing wage for that area. Directors of Transportation who oversee regional operations across multiple facilities need their employer to file a separate LCA for each covered worksite before they can be placed there.
How long can I work in the U.S. on an H-1B as a Director of Transportation?
USCIS initially grants H-1B status for up to three years. Your employer can extend it for a second three-year period, bringing the total to a six-year maximum under the standard cap. Extensions beyond six years require an approved or pending immigrant petition under a separate pathway, such as an employment-based green card sponsored by the same or a new employer.