{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b49ec4e4e9e01bcd62d64e34","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b49ec4e4e9e01bcd62d64e34","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b49ec4e4e9e01bcd62d64e34","title":"Compliance Manager","description":"Job Title:\nCompliance Manager\n\nReports to:\nVP of Operations\nDepartment:\nCompliance\n\nLocation:\nChicago and/or Waukegan, IL\nAll roles are 100% in office. Hybrid schedule considered after six months of service.\nFLSA Classification:\nFull Time, Exempt\n\nEffective Date:\nJanuary 2026\n\nAbout Us:\nVP 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.\n\nJob Summary:\nThe Compliance Manager is responsible for designing, leading, and executing VPL’s overall carrier compliance and risk management strategy. This role oversees carrier vetting and monitoring programs to ensure partnerships with safe, compliant, and reputable motor carriers while preventing fraud, cargo theft, and other transportation-related risks. The Compliance Manager serves as a strategic partner to operations, sales, and leadership by establishing scalable compliance processes, managing claims and insurance programs, and balancing risk exposure with business growth. This position requires deep industry knowledge, strong judgement, and the ability to engage directly with carriers, customers, insurers, and internal teams to protect the company’s freight, customers, and reputation.\n\nThe ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience and comfort across the following core areas, with the ability to design, lead, and continuously evolve a comprehensive risk and compliance strategy for a freight brokerage. This role requires both hands-on knowledge and strategic leadership, extending beyond day-to-day execution to ownership of long-term risk mitigation and compliance frameworks.\n\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nCarrier Compliance & Vetting\nProven experience leading carrier compliance programs, including vetting individual motor carriers for safety, authority, insurance, and fraud risks.\nStrong working knowledge of carrier compliance resources, regulatory requirements, and emerging fraud trends within brokerage environment,\nExperience evaluating, selecting, and managing compliance and carrier monitoring technology partners.\nAbility to design and implement scalable processes for carrier sales, onboarding, and compliance teams that balance operational efficiency risk controls.\nClaims Management (OS&D)\nDirect experience managing freight claims, including investigation, resolution, and communication with all involved parties.\nAbility to effectively coordinate and communicate with internal teams, carrier partners, insurance providers, and customers throughout the claims lifecycle.\nThorough understanding of industry-standard claims processes, liability frameworks, and best practices.\nCustomer Agreements & Risk Alignment\nExperience reviewing, negotiating, and approving customer contracts and transportation agreements.\nComfort engaging directly with customers to discuss contractual adjustments, risk exposure, and compliance requirements to reach mutually acceptable agreements.\nProven ability to collaborate with internal sales and account management teams to assess risk exposure and align contractual terms with business strategy and growth objectives.\nInsurance Strategy & Coverage\nExperience evaluating, selecting, and managing freight brokerage insurance programs, including cargo, contingent liability, and related coverages.\nDeep understanding of how insurance coverage functions in practice, with the ability to assess coverage needs based on brokerage size, customer mix, freight profile, and operational risk.\nExperience securing additional or shipment-specific insurance coverage for individual customers, lanes, or high-value freight.\n\nSupervisor Responsibilities:\nNone\n\nRequired Education/Experience:\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field.\n7+ years of experience in freight brokerage, 3PL, or transportation compliance.\n5+ years of direct carrier compliance, vetting, and claims management experience.\nStrong working knowledge of motor carrier regulations, fraud trends, and brokerage liability.\nExperience managing brokerage insurance programs and customer contracts.\nProven ability to partner cross-functionally and make sound risk decisions.\nExperience with high-value or time-sensitive freight.\nExposure to fraud prevention, cargo theft mitigation, and insurance negotiations.\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, McLeod, Highway, and Carrier 411 is preferred.\n\nRequired Skills / Abilities:\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities or tasks simultaneously.\nOutstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.\nCurious mindset with a hunger to challenge status quo to optimize business workflows.\nStrong judgement and risk assessment skills.\nProven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse team members.\nExcellent time management skills, consistently meeting strict deadlines.\nFlexible and adaptable, with a willingness to adjust tasks and priorities as needed.\nThrives in and is motivated by a fast-paced working environment and is passionate for improving technology operations.\n\nAlignment with VPL’s Core Values:\nCore 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.\n\n#1: Create Raving Fans – We are obsessed with Elite customer service and building long-term relationships.\n#2: Glass Half Full Mentality – We strive to see the bright side in all situations and bring the positive energy every day!\n#3 Roller Coaster People – We embrace the thrill of the logistics industry.\n#4 GSD – Get Sh*t Done – No excuses, results matter, and we aren’t done until THE job is done.\n#5: Teamwork Always – We row together as one. Collaboration. Commitment. Accountability.\n#6: Do the Right Thing – We conduct business with integrity and transparency.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nAble to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks including but not limited to working under desks to install/remove hardware.\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to speak easily and communicate in writing and on a telephone for varying lengths of time and in random order.\n\nRequired Travel:\nOccasional availability to travel to industry conferences and events\nOccasional availability to travel independently between both office locations. (Waukegan & Chicago).\n\nRequired Technology:\nSmart Phone\n\nCompensation/Benefits:\nCompetitive salary and potential company performance-based incentive compensation.\nCell Phone Reimbursement ($25 non-taxed per pay period)\n401K with Employer Match Program (Up to 4%)\nHealth, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA Med / FSA Dependent Care)\nCommuter Benefit – Pre Taxed option to assist w/ commuter/parking expenses\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nPaid Time Off and Holiday pay\n\nEEO Statement:\nVP 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.\nVP Logistics is an \"at will employer\".\n\nHow To Apply:\nInterested candidates should submit their resume to the People Operations/Recruiting department.\nEmail: VPLCareers@vplogistics.com\nWebsite: https://vplogistics.com/careers/ under “Open Positions”","company":"Vplogistics","rawCompany":"vplogistics","city":"Chicago","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:43:59.387Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9199.02","title":"Compliance Managers","slug":"compliance-managers"},{"code":"13-1041.00","title":"Compliance Officers","slug":"compliance-officers"},{"code":"11-3071.00","title":"Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers","slug":"transportation-storage-and-distribution-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488510","title":"Freight Transportation Arrangement","slug":"freight-transportation-arrangement"},{"code":"488999","title":"All Other Support Activities for Transportation","slug":"all-other-support-activities-for-transportation"},{"code":"541614","title":"Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services","slug":"process-physical-distribution-and-logistics-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Compliance Manager","description":"Job Title:\nCompliance Manager\n\nReports to:\nVP of Operations\nDepartment:\nCompliance\n\nLocation:\nChicago and/or Waukegan, IL\nAll roles are 100% in office. Hybrid schedule considered after six months of service.\nFLSA Classification:\nFull Time, Exempt\n\nEffective Date:\nJanuary 2026\n\nAbout Us:\nVP 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.\n\nJob Summary:\nThe Compliance Manager is responsible for designing, leading, and executing VPL’s overall carrier compliance and risk management strategy. This role oversees carrier vetting and monitoring programs to ensure partnerships with safe, compliant, and reputable motor carriers while preventing fraud, cargo theft, and other transportation-related risks. The Compliance Manager serves as a strategic partner to operations, sales, and leadership by establishing scalable compliance processes, managing claims and insurance programs, and balancing risk exposure with business growth. This position requires deep industry knowledge, strong judgement, and the ability to engage directly with carriers, customers, insurers, and internal teams to protect the company’s freight, customers, and reputation.\n\nThe ideal candidate will possess demonstrated experience and comfort across the following core areas, with the ability to design, lead, and continuously evolve a comprehensive risk and compliance strategy for a freight brokerage. This role requires both hands-on knowledge and strategic leadership, extending beyond day-to-day execution to ownership of long-term risk mitigation and compliance frameworks.\n\nDuties/Responsibilities:\nCarrier Compliance & Vetting\nProven experience leading carrier compliance programs, including vetting individual motor carriers for safety, authority, insurance, and fraud risks.\nStrong working knowledge of carrier compliance resources, regulatory requirements, and emerging fraud trends within brokerage environment,\nExperience evaluating, selecting, and managing compliance and carrier monitoring technology partners.\nAbility to design and implement scalable processes for carrier sales, onboarding, and compliance teams that balance operational efficiency risk controls.\nClaims Management (OS&D)\nDirect experience managing freight claims, including investigation, resolution, and communication with all involved parties.\nAbility to effectively coordinate and communicate with internal teams, carrier partners, insurance providers, and customers throughout the claims lifecycle.\nThorough understanding of industry-standard claims processes, liability frameworks, and best practices.\nCustomer Agreements & Risk Alignment\nExperience reviewing, negotiating, and approving customer contracts and transportation agreements.\nComfort engaging directly with customers to discuss contractual adjustments, risk exposure, and compliance requirements to reach mutually acceptable agreements.\nProven ability to collaborate with internal sales and account management teams to assess risk exposure and align contractual terms with business strategy and growth objectives.\nInsurance Strategy & Coverage\nExperience evaluating, selecting, and managing freight brokerage insurance programs, including cargo, contingent liability, and related coverages.\nDeep understanding of how insurance coverage functions in practice, with the ability to assess coverage needs based on brokerage size, customer mix, freight profile, and operational risk.\nExperience securing additional or shipment-specific insurance coverage for individual customers, lanes, or high-value freight.\n\nSupervisor Responsibilities:\nNone\n\nRequired Education/Experience:\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field.\n7+ years of experience in freight brokerage, 3PL, or transportation compliance.\n5+ years of direct carrier compliance, vetting, and claims management experience.\nStrong working knowledge of motor carrier regulations, fraud trends, and brokerage liability.\nExperience managing brokerage insurance programs and customer contracts.\nProven ability to partner cross-functionally and make sound risk decisions.\nExperience with high-value or time-sensitive freight.\nExposure to fraud prevention, cargo theft mitigation, and insurance negotiations.\nProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, McLeod, Highway, and Carrier 411 is preferred.\n\nRequired Skills / Abilities:\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills.\nStrong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities or tasks simultaneously.\nOutstanding organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.\nCurious mindset with a hunger to challenge status quo to optimize business workflows.\nStrong judgement and risk assessment skills.\nProven ability to collaborate effectively with diverse team members.\nExcellent time management skills, consistently meeting strict deadlines.\nFlexible and adaptable, with a willingness to adjust tasks and priorities as needed.\nThrives in and is motivated by a fast-paced working environment and is passionate for improving technology operations.\n\nAlignment with VPL’s Core Values:\nCore 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.\n\n#1: Create Raving Fans – We are obsessed with Elite customer service and building long-term relationships.\n#2: Glass Half Full Mentality – We strive to see the bright side in all situations and bring the positive energy every day!\n#3 Roller Coaster People – We embrace the thrill of the logistics industry.\n#4 GSD – Get Sh*t Done – No excuses, results matter, and we aren’t done until THE job is done.\n#5: Teamwork Always – We row together as one. Collaboration. Commitment. Accountability.\n#6: Do the Right Thing – We conduct business with integrity and transparency.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nAble to lift up to 50lbs and perform physical tasks including but not limited to working under desks to install/remove hardware.\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to speak easily and communicate in writing and on a telephone for varying lengths of time and in random order.\n\nRequired Travel:\nOccasional availability to travel to industry conferences and events\nOccasional availability to travel independently between both office locations. (Waukegan & Chicago).\n\nRequired Technology:\nSmart Phone\n\nCompensation/Benefits:\nCompetitive salary and potential company performance-based incentive compensation.\nCell Phone Reimbursement ($25 non-taxed per pay period)\n401K with Employer Match Program (Up to 4%)\nHealth, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance coverage\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA Med / FSA Dependent Care)\nCommuter Benefit – Pre Taxed option to assist w/ commuter/parking expenses\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nPaid Time Off and Holiday pay\n\nEEO Statement:\nVP 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.\nVP Logistics is an \"at will employer\".\n\nHow To Apply:\nInterested candidates should submit their resume to the People Operations/Recruiting department.\nEmail: VPLCareers@vplogistics.com\nWebsite: https://vplogistics.com/careers/ under “Open Positions”","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:43:59.387Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:43:59.387Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Vplogistics","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Chicago","addressRegion":"IL","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b49ec4e4e9e01bcd62d64e34"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b49ec4e4e9e01bcd62d64e34"}}