Director of Transportation - Fleet & Freight Payment North America

The Director of Transportation - Fleet & Freight Payment North Americawill analyze externallogisticsand transportation networks to reduce overall transportation costs foroperations in North America.They will develop process for improvement and integration of internal supply chain as it relates to logisticsand transportation work processesas well as coordinate the implementation of logisticsand transportation strategies/systems along with the Sr. DirectorofTransportation and their team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Monitorand manage Regional Logistics Managers (RLMs) and their specific job functions.
• Develop knowledge of the current TMS systems, as well as new systems that get rolled out, and be able to develop training strategies to train region users on system functionality and to ensure effective use of these tools for daily transportation planning.
• Assistin the development and implementation of supply chain models for improvementsof logisticsand transportationnetworkthroughout the region.
• Work with RLMs to identifyopportunity lanes for improved service,capacityand/or rates with external carriers.
• Work with RLMs to improve fleet utilization by driving cost of private fleet usage down through effective order planning, driver efficiency, and overall performance management.
• Work with Customer Service, MPUs and Sales teams on how to maximize gross margin through effective transportation spend management through process and system execution.
• Assistindevelopmentof regional metric data on internal /external transportation costs.
• Assistin coordinating expense control programs forlogisticsand transportation leveraging TMS systems and expense management tools.
• Assistcorporate Transportation team in negotiating freight rates as needed.
• Work with RLMs and Corporate Fleet Mgr. to identifyandoptimizelowutilizationfleet assets in local branches.
• Work with RLMs to improve DOT compliance.
• Travel up to 35%.
  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 5-7 years of experience in operations.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Leadership experience in large organizations.
• Proficient using PC based packages such as Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• In-depth knowledge of the chemical distribution industry and facility operation.
• Working knowledge of governmental requirements related to chemical industry; i.e. OSHA, EPA,DOT, etc.
• Familiar with local, state and federal laws as they apply to our operations.
• Strong analytical skills and presentation/recommendation skills to review supply chain practices and recommend improvements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle diverse and significant workload.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with all levels within the organization.Must be able to use tact, understanding and initiative.
• Ability to recommend strategies and to translate strategies into tactics.
• Complete knowledge distribution systems, andfamiliarity with company accounting policies.
• Good analytical skills andproblem-solvingability based on qualitative analysis andreal-world experience.
• Ability to translate long term objectives into implementation plans

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

This position will be based out of The Woodlands, TX

PAY & BENEFITS:

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs; union benefits varyin accordance withthe respective CBA

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• Strong work/life flexibility

• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company

• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews; union benefits varyin accordance withthe respective CBA

• Competitive pay and benefits