TMS & Integrations Specialist

Job Title:

TMS & Integrations Specialist

Department:

Technology

Reports to:

VP of Technology

Location:

Chicago and/or Waukegan, IL

All roles are 100% in office. Hybrid schedule considered after six months of service.

FLSA Classification:

Full Time, Exempt

Effective Date:

November 2026

About Us:

VP Logistics is on a mission to provide an elite level of service to our customers while bringing them practical solutions to streamline their supply chain. Our team members must have a “whatever it takes” mindset, show up every day with a passion for excellence, and focus on building internal and external relationships. VP Logistics was originally founded in 2009 as an in-house transportation provider for Visual Pak, a leading contract manufacturing and packaging partner to multiple fortune 500 brands. VPL has since grown into a premier, national 3PL with capabilities across most transportation modes and industries. We take great pride in our obsession to be strategic partners with our customers and carriers, as well as our reputation and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our people are our greatest asset and the driving force behind our continuous growth.

Job Summary:

The TMS & Integrations Specialist is responsible for the TMS (McLeod) and its EDI and API integrations, keeping the platform running smoothly and improving how it supports our operations, reporting, billing and settlements.

Our Technology department exists to Run (keep people working), Optimize (help them work smarter) and Build (find new ways to work). This role focuses on the performance of the platform and fixing issues, turns user requests into configurations and improvements, and supports regular reviews to scale what works, improve what has potential and move on from what isn't a fit.

Like everyone on the team, this role experiments with AI to cut manual work and measure the results. It partners with the Technology Adoption Specialist on user needs and training, with the IT Systems Specialist and Accounting on integrations, and reports to the VP of Technology.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for McLeod administration, including user access, security roles, configuration and scheduled processes, improvements and reporting.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for internal TMS (McLeod) support requests, troubleshooting user issues, communicating resolution status, and coordinating with McLeod’s Support team when necessary.
• Monitor and troubleshoot McLeod services and connected data flows using documented diagnostic and recovery procedures.
• Manage EDI and API connections between McLeod and various third-party applications, including partner onboarding, mapping, configuration, testing and ongoing support.
• Lead McLeod-side integration troubleshooting, coordinate application-side work with the IT Systems Specialist and assign a clear lead for each integration issue or change.
• Partner with Accounting on billing, settlement and reconciliation issues originating in McLeod or its integrations.
• Translate requests from the Technology Adoption Specialist and Operations teams into technical changes, favoring maintainable configuration where it meets the need.
• Plan and coordinate upgrades, configuration changes and customizations, including end-to-end testing with users and Accounting and documented recovery plans.
• Identify and implement McLeod and integration improvements that reduce manual work, data errors, and recurring support needs.
• Experiment with AI to reduce manual work and improve results: find use cases, test with the team, share what works, and measure the impact.
• In this role, support AI pilots and integrations involving McLeod by assessing technical feasibility, configuring connections, and validating data accuracy before broader rollout.
• Cross-train the IT Systems Specialist on ticket coverage and integration troubleshooting, and provide general IT backup support as needed.
• Cross-train with the Technology Adoption Specialist on McLeod training, user needs and technical validation, including technical documentation and demonstrations for training materials.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• McLeod ticket response and resolution against agreed priorities.
• Integration uptime, failed transaction rates, and time to recovery.
• Fewer recurring issues and manual data corrections; upgrades and changes delivered tested and on schedule.
• AI or automation use cases tested, with measured impact on manual work.
• Configuration and integration documentation kept current; cross-training completed within the department.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• None.

Required Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on McLeod PowerBroker administration or support experience.
• 2+ years supporting freight brokerage or 3PL workflows.
• Experience with McLeod accounting workflows, upgrades and testing custom modifications.
• SQL skills for troubleshooting and validating data preferred.
• Experience with common freight EDI transactions (204, 210, 214, and 990) and integration providers such as BitFreighter preferred.
• API development, scripting or workflow automation experience preferred.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Working knowledge of EDI and API integrations, including troubleshooting TMS connections with external providers.
• Experience supporting system changes, user testing, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical skills, clear communication, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Alignment with VPL’s Core Values:

Core Values are fundamental beliefs, and timeless guiding principles that define the VPL culture, outline what we truly stand for as an organization, and help us guide behavior and decisions. Alignment to the following Core Values is a requirement for all employees.

#1: Create Raving Fans – We are obsessed with Elite customer service and building long-term relationships.

#2: Glass Half Full Mentality – We strive to see the bright side in all situations and bring the positive energy every day!

#3 Roller Coaster People – We embrace the thrill of the logistics industry.

#4 GSD – Get Sh*t Done – No excuses, results matter, and we aren’t done until THE job is done.

#5: Teamwork Always – We row together as one. Collaboration. Commitment. Accountability.

#6: Do the Right Thing – We conduct business with integrity and transparency.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, in writing, and by phone.

Required Travel:

• Independent travel between our Chicago and Waukegan offices.
• Occasional travel to industry conferences and events.

Required Technology:

• Smart Phone

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive salary and company performance-based incentive compensation.
• Annual Base Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
• Quarterly Incentive: 5% of base salary tied to Company GP Performance
• Cell Phone Reimbursement ($25 non-taxed per pay period)
• 401K with Employer Match Program (Up to 4%)
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA Med / FSA Dependent Care)
• Commuter Benefit: Pre-taxed option to assist with commuter/parking expenses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Holiday pay

EEO Statement:

VP Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.

VP Logistics is an "at will employer".

1. Website: https://vplogistics.com/careers/ under “Open Positions”