Full-Time

Director of Risk

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Arrive Logistics

Arrive Logistics

1,001-5,000 employees

Freight brokerage and logistics solutions provider

Compensation Overview

$160k - $200k/yr

Senior

Chicago, IL, USA

The job is hybrid, requiring some in-office presence in downtown Chicago, IL. Relocation assistance is offered for candidates not local to the area.

Category
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Requirements
  • B.A. or equivalent degree from a recognized educational institution
  • 3+ years experience in supply chain risk management
  • 1+ years managerial experience
  • Strong freight and transportation industry fundamentals and knowledge of supply chain security best practices
  • Strong moral and ethical compass
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management as well as external partners
  • Ability to work well on a team as well as on your own with little supervision
  • Ability to supervise and mentor others
  • Ability to speak/write clearly, concisely, and articulately, and present to a varied audience
  • Ability to prioritize work and handle numerous tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to make independent decisions, assume responsibility and exercise good judgment
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with like-minded individuals across the industry
Responsibilities
  • Report directly to the General Counsel of Arrive
  • Supervise at least one other team member
  • Establish best practices for identifying and stopping fraudulent motor carriers, strategic theft and other bad actors from accessing Arrive’s systems, targeting loads, booking loads and gaining control over cargo, and proactively monitoring Arrive’s systems to prevent and counteract the above
  • Establish best practices for stolen freight and hostage freight recovery and work with Arrive’s insurance SIG recovery team, law enforcement and other stakeholders to recover stolen or hostage freight
  • Establish and expand a network to share information and stay updated on the latest fraud and theft prevention trends and tools; travel to attend relevant conferences on a regular basis
  • Review, update, and oversee Arrive’s HVHR program, including carrier vetting, permissible and impermissible HVHR commodities, insurance requirements and security best practices
  • Review, update and oversee Arrive’s policies for hauling Hazmat loads
  • Research, test, and advise on current and emerging technologies relating to the prevention of fraud and strategic cargo theft
Desired Qualifications
  • Law enforcement background or strong connections with the law enforcement community preferred
  • Experience with freight brokerage

Arrive Logistics provides supply chain services by acting as a freight broker, connecting shippers who need to transport goods with carriers that handle the transportation. The company offers various shipping solutions, including Less Than Truckload (LTL), Expedited, Dry Van, Temperature Controlled, Dedicated Capacity, Flatbed, and Intermodal shipping. Arrive Logistics serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large corporations, by delivering customized logistics solutions that meet their specific needs. The company utilizes advanced technology to enhance operations, offering real-time tracking and updates to clients, which helps them save time and money. Unlike many competitors, Arrive Logistics emphasizes its investment in technology and a skilled workforce, making it one of the fastest-growing freight brokerages in the industry. The goal of Arrive Logistics is to provide exceptional service and strategic value to its clients through tailored logistics solutions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$335M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $300M investment supports expansion into less-than-truckload and intermodal services.
  • Opening of Guadalajara office enhances cross-border operations and access to Mexican market.
  • Recognition as a top workplace boosts employee morale and attracts top talent.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven logistics firms may threaten market share.
  • Rising tractor-trailer thefts in Mexico could disrupt cross-border operations.
  • Volatile weather conditions pose risks to timely deliveries and operational costs.

What makes Arrive Logistics unique

  • Arrive Logistics leverages advanced technology for real-time tracking and operational efficiency.
  • The company offers a wide range of shipping solutions, including LTL and intermodal.
  • Arrive Logistics focuses on customized logistics solutions tailored to client needs.

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Built In Austin
Apr 8th, 2025
Arrive Logistics Secures $300M Investment

Arrive Logistics, a freight brokerage, secured a $300 million investment to expand services and hire more staff. The funding, from ATL, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, Temasek, and the Baupost Group, will help the company grow beyond its current full-truckload services, focusing on less-than-truckload and intermodal offerings. Arrive plans to hire 1,000 people annually for three years, aiming to exceed $1.2 billion in revenue this year.

PR Newswire
Feb 14th, 2024
Arrive Opens Office In Guadalajara, Doubling Down On Cross-Border, Nearshoring Boom

AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Arrive Logistics, a leading multimodal transportation and technology company headquartered in Austin, Texas, announces the opening of its office in Guadalajara, Mexico. The established Guadalajara location signifies the company's dedication to its growing customer base in Mexico and leverages the rich talent pool of industry expertise and resources in the region.Arrive has invested heavily for three consecutive years in expanding its cross-border operation and technology, providing solutions to its customers requiring multimodal services. Increased trade activity between the U.S. and Mexico has also raised the demand for localized resources to service the growing number of companies establishing manufacturing and transportation operations in Mexico.Scott Sandager, Chief Administrative Officer at Arrive Logistics, commented, "The opening of our new office in Guadalajara marks a significant milestone for Arrive as we continue to expand our footprint in Mexico. This investment in our team and technology solidifies our position as a leader in cross-border logistics solutions."Jess Billedo, Arrive Logistics' General Manager of Mexico, leads the Guadalajara office

Inside Indiana Business
Dec 19th, 2023
Tech startup Arrive makes acquisition amid plans to go public

The announcement of the acquisition came just a few days after Arrive announced it had entered into a merger agreement with Bruush, an e-commerce company that sells electric toothbrushes based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Headlines of Today
Oct 2nd, 2023
Arrive Logistics Enhances Carrier Connectivity and

Arrive Logistics was recently honored by Descartes MacroPoint as a Top Carrier for 2023.

PR Newswire
Jun 13th, 2023
Fortune Media And Great Place To Work Name Arrive Logistics To 2023 Fortune Best Workplaces In Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have honored Arrive Logistics as one of this year's Best Workplaces in Texas. This is Arrive's first time being named to this prestigious list, coming in at No. 18. To be selected, Arrive Logistics surpassed rigorous benchmarks and has established itself as one of the best companies to work for headquartered in Texas.To determine the Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas™ List, Great Place To Work surveyed more than 100,000 employees at eligible companies. Via the Trust Index™ Survey, employees shared honest feedback about their experience by responding to 60 statements about the employee experience and answering two open-ended questions."Our employees' experience is the highest priority for us, and we are grateful to each of our team members who put in the effort each day to deliver results for each other and our transportation partners," Chief People Officer Jonathan Schoonmaker said. "This relentless effort is what has lifted Arrive to be the amazing place it is and we're thrilled to celebrate our team who earned this incredible honor."The Best Workplaces in Texas list is highly competitive