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Metro Supply Chain

Director of Transportation

Metro Supply Chain, Charlotte

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Reporting to the VP Transportation Group/VP US operations the Transportation Network Manager role is a newly created position designed to build, manage and scale the domestic US transport operations team. This role acts as the key SME who supports contract logistics/transport operations, leads multi-modal carrier and transport network development and establishes the transport teams that will drive future growth and ensure goals and results are aligned across the group.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the freight team as appropriate. Conduct performance management, oversee training, progressive discipline, and team members day to day activities.
  • Establish and nurture strong relationships with carriers and participate in carrier procurement, rate and contract negotiation activities.
  • Lead and/or assist in RFPs related to new transport business opportunities and lead the deployment of any new transport business ventures in support of group and corporate strategies.
  • Take the lead in identifying continuous improvement opportunities to enhance customer experience related to transport operations.
  • Participate in and contribute to both operational & financial analysis related to the ongoing transport business.
  • Participate in TMS implementation and migration projects related to transportation services.
  • Lead the US transport operational budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with VP Transport and finance.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 10+ years management experience in the transport/contract logistics industry
  • Minimum 5 years experience in carrier management/network optimization highly preferred
  • Post secondary degree or diploma in Business or Logistics Management
  • Must be able to develop creative solutions to unstructured business problems and influence others through both oral presentations and written documentation
  • Must possess strong communication skills, and be able to develop trusted relationships with all levels and roles in the organization as well as customers and carriers/vendors
  • Highly developed leadership skills including selection, coaching and counseling team members, evaluating performance, team building, and administration and operational planning including budgeting and resource allocation.
  • Self-motivated and thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment
  • Able to work autonomously on an ongoing basis.
  • Willingness to take on ad-hoc tasks.
  • Experience with comprehensive TMS applications preferrable .
Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Director
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Management
  • Industries
    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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