Cohort 20

Josh Seifert

Matson Logistics Services Director

Josh Seifert is Director of Matson Logistics Services, an asset-light multimodal transportation provider and subsidiary of Matson Logistics. His responsibilities include managing a network of over 70 transportation Agents, claim and dispute resolution, contract analysis and review, strategic and organic growth initiatives, and liaison with IT department initiatives and development. He played a primary role launching Matson Logistics services in Mexico in 2014, and numerous technology enhancements and implementations to core business units.

Seifert joined Matson Logistics in 2007 and held a succession of positions of increasing responsibilities including; Logistics Supervisor, Carrier Development Manager and Agent Recruiter. Prior to Matson, Seifert managed the logistics of a bulk mail facility at Quebecor World, and worked at CH Robinson. Seifert holds his bachelors degree from the University of Iowa and is currently enrolled at the University of Denver for his Masters of Science in transportation management with a concentration in supply chain operations. He has completed coursework in Supply Chain Management Programs at MIT in 2020, and coursework in various disciplines managed by the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

With over 15 years of experience in transportation and logistics, Seifert believes we are in the golden age of logistics using emerging technologies and data to impact decision making for customers and the organization. He believes listening and understanding customer supply chain needs are integral to providing superior solution based needs. Organizational values that are most important to him are; continuous improvement, innovation, transparency, service, integrity and collaboration.

Josh currently lives in St Charles IL, he enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 year old daughter, cooking, and going to concerts and sporting events.