Director Transportation
Director Transportation
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Job Description
CHEP helps move more goods to more people in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets crates and containers. We employ approximately 13000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable shareandreuse business model the worlds biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently safely and with less environmental impact.
What does that mean for you Youll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere and small enough to get you there sooner. Youll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. Youll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your worklife balance and flexibility through ourHybrid Work Model.
Job Description
Position Purpose
Develop implement and manage successful transportation supply chain and technology strategies designed to improve customer experience reduce costs and optimize process flows. Implement a World Class transportation business plan which dramatically improves customer delivery capabilities at the lowest possible cost.
Primary objective will be to lead and manage a team that sources transportation capacity across all modes domestic and international and delivers ontime to our customers at the lowest possible cost. Lead people and develop processes to ensure high productivity and maximum value creation in transportation operations while providing excellent service to both internal and external customers. Constantly challenge established practices to improve processes as the business climate changes and the operation evolves to meet / exceed requirements. Lend strategic insights for special projects such as implementing companywide productivity and service initiatives. Play a lead role in the attainment of the strategic and financial objectives of the company relying on a history of significant and verifiable budget experience. Demonstrate the ability to mentor and develop personnel by preparing direct and indirect reports to move on to future career opportunities within the organization.
Scope
Annual revenue budget management
Number of Countries: 1
Number of Locations: centralized in Orlando contacts nationwide
Number of Reports
Total:
Number of Staff (direct & indirect*: 24
Direct Reports:
Number of Staff (direct): 5
Major/Key Accountabilities
This position will provide strategic direction and support to fully service our customers establish and maintain high standards of performance and develop a productive work environment with clear and precise guidelines and standard operating procedures.
Identify and implement industry best practices to support organizational direction
Provide strategic direction for and oversight of the 3rd party dedicated fleet operations achieving key objectives on service performance trailer asset utilization and cost efficiencies
Drive transportation integrated solutions with customers to deliver shared transport benefits
Approve and recommend transport procurement cost changes leading teams through the procurement process benchmarking and comparing alternatives
Drive Supply Chain related process improvements and support supply chain initiatives to meet business goals
Colead Sustainability Initiatives to reach 2030 targets
Serve as a Thought Leader in Supply Chain and Transportation Technologies
Work on high profile projects with executive visibility and engagement
Direct IT planning for systems to best manage transportation procurement tender process and load and asset tracking
Provide wise and sound decisions for customer and employee enhancement effectively establish objectives and performance standards regarding evaluations strengths & weaknesses attendance conduct and technological skills and will drive change and encourage growth to achieve goals
Collaborate with other departments both internally and externally to drive change and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain
Perform related duties as assigned which may not be listed above but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level associated with the position
Measures
Transportation spend and initiatives savings
Dedicated fleet asset utilization and TLA
Inflation mitigation / performance compared to benchmarks
Customer Experience/ On time performance
Employee engagement and enablement
Technology driven Innovation
Support 2030 Sustainability Goals
Authority/ Decision Making
Freight sourcing & purchasing decisions
Recommendations for contract negotiations to include changing suppliers
Team building people decisions
Customer problem resolution
Working autonomously or having limited access to immediate manager
Working in a matrix environment
Key contacts
Internal:
Supply Chain
Sales
IT
External:
Finance Carriers / Trucking companies/ Transportation Management Systems Other software vendors. Suppliers Customers
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years supply chain transportation and/or logistics management experience
Minimum 7 years leading high performance teams operating in high volume fast paced environment
Team building transportation procurement experience linehaul and dedicated contract negotiations experience and proven analytical experience
Desirable Qualifications:
Managing managers Bachelors or Masters degree Six Sigma / Lean experience
Experience
Team building and managing people to improve engagement and enablement in a fast paced environment
Assess complex problems and problem resolution
Transportation procurement experience
Big data analytics
Leading meetings with executive presence
Above average verbal and written communication skills
Skills and Knowledge
Transportation procurement transportation benchmarking strong analytical skills presentation building technology
Languages
English
Remote Type
Hybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the role
Adaptability CrossFunctional Work DataDriven Decision Making Digital Literacy Emotional Intelligence Feedback Inclusive Leadership Innovation Learn From Mistakes Mentorship Motivating Teams Prioritization Stakeholder Engagement Talent DevelopmentWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly with respect and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
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Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
