Job Description

Be Part of a High-Performing Team

This opportunity is with a well-established logistics and supply chain organization known for its unwavering commitment to operational excellence, safety, and client satisfaction. The company thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where cross-functional collaboration and execution are paramount. Its team includes seasoned professionals with a robust background in warehousing, transportation, and supply chain optimization.

Currently, the organization is focused on expanding integrated warehouse solutions and leveraging data-driven decision-making to elevate performance metrics. The culture is highly customer-centric, emphasizing innovation, measurable impact, and continuous improvement in service delivery and operational cost-efficiency.

What’s In Store For You

• Executive leadership opportunity driving strategic transformation across multi-state logistics operations.
• High-impact role involving warehouse solutions, transportation, and ocean freight operations.
• Work in a results-oriented culture that values data, analytics, and operational excellence.
• Hybrid flexibility with regional travel across Washington and Alaska as required.
• Influence the future of relocation and military logistics operations.
• Lead cultural transformation initiatives with a safety-first mindset.
• Collaborate with key players in the ocean freight industry, especially within the Alaskan market.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Develop and execute operational strategies across transportation, logistics, and warehousing.
• Provide executive oversight to departments across Washington and Alaska, with eventual expansion to military logistics units.
• Drive process improvement initiatives with a Lean/Six Sigma approach, turning around underperforming operations and building sustainable, scalable solutions.
• Build detailed business plans, forecasts, and performance reports using a data-driven approach.
• Represent the organization in client-facing engagements, including interactions with ocean freightliners and QBRs/QVRs.
• Lead cultural shifts prioritizing safety in historically high-risk geographies like Alaska.
• Ensure maritime compliance through expert knowledge of the Jones Act and other relevant regulations.
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to optimize operational transparency, safety compliance, and efficiency.

Are You an Operations Leadership Rock Star?

• 10+ years of operations leadership experience in logistics, transportation, or maritime sectors.
• 5–7+ years in Director or VP-level roles overseeing complex, multi-state logistics operations.
• Deep understanding of ocean freight, water carriers, and Alaskan logistics ecosystems.
• Demonstrated success in cultural safety transformation and risk mitigation.
• Jones Act compliance expertise is essential.
• Strong command of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; continuous improvement track record.
• Proven P&L ownership, strategic mindset, and executive presence.
• Metrics-driven leadership style with strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
• Effective communicator with high emotional intelligence and a collaborative mindset.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Willingness to relocate or be based in the Seattle/Tacoma/Fife, WA area.

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications.

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About us:

Axiom Path is a global solutions provider leveraging AI and pre-built analytics to deliver exceptional services across various domains. Our core values (Accountability, Excellence, Integrity, and Community) guide us in providing optimized results and unparalleled service. We are an equal opportunity employer, a SIA-recognized diversity-owned firm, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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