Hybrid District Transportation Manager

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About the role

  • District Transportation Manager overseeing logistics and transportation management for Univar Solutions. Responsible for P&L management and ensuring safety and efficiency in transportation operations.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for delivering Annual Operating Plan and cost savings objectives
  • Private Fleet Dispatch Optimization
  • Enhance driver DOT HOS
  • Develop and lead execution of route plans to reduce regional Cost Per Mile (CPM) on private fleets
  • Develop retention and recruiting strategies for the private fleet
  • Develops lane level sourcing strategy between Private, Common, and dedicated fleets
  • Conducts the Negotiation of truckload rates with common carriers
  • Implement strategies for on-time delivery performance
  • Supervise the management of regional carrier relationships on a proactive basis
  • Collaborate with operations and commercial leaders to define near term (36 months) capacity requirements for the district
  • Develop and maintain transportation capacity sufficient to support a 20% surge in volume
  • Ensure carrier execution against transportation requirements
  • Provide guidance to Branch Operations supervisors and managers on the efficient use of the private fleet
  • Accountable for developing and delivering plans that ensure the efficient gains in asset utilization

Requirements

  • College degree required
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of logistics/supply-chain experience
  • Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations strongly desired
  • Previous experience in distribution environment preferred
  • Multi-modal Transportation experience including TL and LTL
  • Multi-year experience leading private fleets with demonstrated efficiency
  • Budgeting (P&L) experience
  • In depth SAP and SAPTM system knowledge
  • Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and dedication to working in a team environment
  • Validated drive for results; ability to prioritize, address issues constructively and problem-solve in a multi-tasking environment
  • Strong analytical and negotiating skills
  • Leadership skills and ability to influence key partners across multiple geographic regions, departments, and vendors
  • Ability to lead and implement process change and organizational change; aiming to engage and articulate Supply Chain concepts at the tactical levels.
  • Detailed operational and tactical knowledge of how to enhance private fleet efficiencies

Benefits

  • Health, vision, dental coverage
  • Industry-leading retirement programs
  • Time off programs

Job title

District Transportation Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$125,000 - $165,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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