Odyssey Logistics
About the Company
Odyssey Alaska, a division of Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation ("Odyssey"), is your trusted and reliable transportation and logistics company, providing a wide range of ocean freight consolidating and freight forwarding, trucking, project logistics and warehousing-distribution services. Our diverse customer base ships a wide variety of products across a variety of modes. AFF operates food grade facilities (FSMA compliant and AIB approved) in dry, hazmat and 100% true temperature protected settings to fit your shipping requirements. Based in vibrant Anchorage, AK, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About the Role: The position of Director of Operations will have primary responsibility to manage the daily operations of our Anchorage Terminal and personnel. The Director will drive operational excellence across warehousing, transportation, compliance, and customer solutions. This position will measure, track, and report a variety of performance metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Responsibilities: Lead and monitor all daily operations across the warehouse, dispatch, and transportation teams. Develop and enforce operational standards, compliance practices, and process improvements. Manage vendor and carrier partnerships to enhance service levels and cost efficiency. Monitor key financial and operational metrics, ensuring efficiency and profitability. Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement. Communication between sales, customer service, operations - dispatch and warehousing to obtain a superior level of service. Champion and oversee safety program for all terminal employees. Oversee and coordinate all operational issues, warehouse, trucking, and storage. Oversee company purchasing on warehouse, truck, office and other needs for the company. Handle special projects as assigned by the President of IML. All other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive leadership
in supply chain, transportation, freight forwarding, or operational management. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Prior experience with
Alaska-based, coastal, or tradelane-specific operations
is strongly preferred. Proven expertise in
freight forwarding , including
LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)
and
FTL (Full-Truckload)
logistics. Demonstrated success in
people management , building high-performing teams, and leading through cultural change—especially around
safety mindset and training , with a focus on improving safety performance in challenging environments such as Anchorage. Experience managing complex, phased operations—starting with freight forwarding and
transitioning into relocation and AFD services . Deep understanding of
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
and
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
for operational oversight and process optimization. Strong track record in
KPI development, measurement, and performance management . Demonstrated ability to improve
warehouse efficiencies , resource planning, and throughput. Solid
financial and operational management skills , including budget oversight and cost control. Forklift and Hazardoud Material Certification is preferred.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents . Skilled in resolving complex customer or regulatory issues with a professional and solutions-oriented approach. Confident communicator—capable of effectively presenting to
executive leadership, public stakeholders, and boards of directors . Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in
mathematics, statistical inference , and applying ratios and percentages in real-world settings. Able to define problems, collect and interpret data, and draw meaningful conclusions from both
abstract and practical variables .
Location:
This is an in-office role based in Anchorage, AK.
Supervisory Responsibility: T his position provides supervisory oversight for a team of at least 60 associates.
Travel Requirements:
None
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers
About the Role: The position of Director of Operations will have primary responsibility to manage the daily operations of our Anchorage Terminal and personnel. The Director will drive operational excellence across warehousing, transportation, compliance, and customer solutions. This position will measure, track, and report a variety of performance metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
Responsibilities: Lead and monitor all daily operations across the warehouse, dispatch, and transportation teams. Develop and enforce operational standards, compliance practices, and process improvements. Manage vendor and carrier partnerships to enhance service levels and cost efficiency. Monitor key financial and operational metrics, ensuring efficiency and profitability. Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement. Communication between sales, customer service, operations - dispatch and warehousing to obtain a superior level of service. Champion and oversee safety program for all terminal employees. Oversee and coordinate all operational issues, warehouse, trucking, and storage. Oversee company purchasing on warehouse, truck, office and other needs for the company. Handle special projects as assigned by the President of IML. All other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive leadership
in supply chain, transportation, freight forwarding, or operational management. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Prior experience with
Alaska-based, coastal, or tradelane-specific operations
is strongly preferred. Proven expertise in
freight forwarding , including
LTL (Less-Than-Truckload)
and
FTL (Full-Truckload)
logistics. Demonstrated success in
people management , building high-performing teams, and leading through cultural change—especially around
safety mindset and training , with a focus on improving safety performance in challenging environments such as Anchorage. Experience managing complex, phased operations—starting with freight forwarding and
transitioning into relocation and AFD services . Deep understanding of
Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
and
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
for operational oversight and process optimization. Strong track record in
KPI development, measurement, and performance management . Demonstrated ability to improve
warehouse efficiencies , resource planning, and throughput. Solid
financial and operational management skills , including budget oversight and cost control. Forklift and Hazardoud Material Certification is preferred.
Analytical & Communication Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret
technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents . Skilled in resolving complex customer or regulatory issues with a professional and solutions-oriented approach. Confident communicator—capable of effectively presenting to
executive leadership, public stakeholders, and boards of directors . Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in
mathematics, statistical inference , and applying ratios and percentages in real-world settings. Able to define problems, collect and interpret data, and draw meaningful conclusions from both
abstract and practical variables .
Location:
This is an in-office role based in Anchorage, AK.
Supervisory Responsibility: T his position provides supervisory oversight for a team of at least 60 associates.
Travel Requirements:
None