Sciens Logistics ยท 15 hours ago
Director of Gateway & Ground Network Development
Des Plaines, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expSciens Logistics is a leader in the logistics industry, specializing in truck brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing, and dedicated trucking services. The Director of Gateway & Ground Network Development will be responsible for architecting and leading the development of a TSA-compliant ground network across all major U.S. airport codes, overseeing gateway operations and ensuring seamless integration between air and ground operations.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Design and establish gateway operational frameworks across key air hubs (ORD, MIA, DFW, ATL, LAX, etc.)
Develop SOPs for imports, exports, and linehaul coordination ensuring on-time, compliant freight movement
Implement gateway best practices for cargo security, consolidation, and interline routing
Partner with leadership to align gateway strategy with overall air freight growth goals
Architect a nationwide TSA-cleared ground network across all airport codes
Oversee carrier onboarding, vetting, and compliance under IAC and Known Shipper programs
Negotiate contracts with ground carriers and linehaul partners to optimize cost, capacity, and service quality
Establish standardized operational and safety procedures across the TSA network
Build and manage a scalable pickup and delivery program supporting airport-to-door and door-to-airport services
Develop regional P&D routing models with balanced cost-to-service ratios
Implement dedicated and subcontractor models to support both high-volume and on-demand freight
Create visibility and tracking systems for real-time shipment movement across all stages
Recruit, mentor, and train gateway and ground operations staff across multiple locations
Collaborate closely with Operations, Sales, Compliance, and Technology teams to align on product expansion
Serve as the subject-matter expert for TSA compliance, ground operations, and air freight best practices
Develop reporting tools to measure on-time performance, cost per move, and gateway efficiency
Qualification
Required
10+ years in freight forwarding, airline, or integrated logistics operations
Proven experience in gateway management, air freight operations, and TSA compliance
Strong carrier negotiation and vendor management background
Demonstrated success in building or optimizing ground linehaul and P&D networks
Leadership experience managing multi-site teams or projects
Deep knowledge of TSA, DOT, and CBP regulatory frameworks
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically and build scalable processes
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Long-term growth potential
Company
Sciens Logistics
Sciens Logistics is a 3PL Logistics Company dedicated to delivering the highest level of service in the transportation industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase