The Everest Search Group
Sr. Director of Transportation
The Everest Search Group, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Summary:
Primary responsibilities are to oversee West Coast port drayage and transportation operations and expansion. Will report to the Senior Vice President of Transportation. Responsibilities
Work with key stakeholders including safety, recruiting, maintenance, finance, and business development to drive service growth and margin improvement. Manage operational KPI’s, costing and optimization. Execute planned growth in existing port drayage. Enforce key metrics to provide visibility into transportation performance. Lead, develop and train transportation and logistics personnel. Participation in key supply chain and industry forums. Develop proposals and build customer solutions. Oversee and ensure transportation related operations comply with rules and regulations for all applicable safety and regulatory agencies. Provide transportation performance reviews and analysis. Monitoring and coordinating transportation RFP process. P&L responsibilities for all drayage operations. Responsible for operating efficiencies, revenues, and safety. Execute planned growth in existing port drayage operations as well as new locations. Knowledge contract terms by customer. Develop proposals and build customer solutions. Direct experience with TMS and / or other enterprise systems including telematics. Strong Analytical skills. Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree, advanced degree preferred. 15 + years’ experience in Transportation and Logistics. Experience in managing union and non-union labor. Demonstrated proficiency in managing Logistics Operations, in a highly seasonal / variable volume business. Deep knowledge of transportation terms, pricing, network design, and consolidation. Direct experience with TMS and / or other enterprise systems including telematics. Strong communication skills and direct contact with clients. Experience managing 250+ power units. Experience with non-asset 3PL / brokerage functions. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Supply Chain, Management, and Distribution Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Warehousing and Storage, and Freight and Package Transportation Additional
Locations and other postings are listed but may reflect current openings in related roles across regions. This listing includes salary ranges for Irvine, CA; Los Angeles County, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and other California locations as examples of typical roles in the field.
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Summary:
Primary responsibilities are to oversee West Coast port drayage and transportation operations and expansion. Will report to the Senior Vice President of Transportation. Responsibilities
Work with key stakeholders including safety, recruiting, maintenance, finance, and business development to drive service growth and margin improvement. Manage operational KPI’s, costing and optimization. Execute planned growth in existing port drayage. Enforce key metrics to provide visibility into transportation performance. Lead, develop and train transportation and logistics personnel. Participation in key supply chain and industry forums. Develop proposals and build customer solutions. Oversee and ensure transportation related operations comply with rules and regulations for all applicable safety and regulatory agencies. Provide transportation performance reviews and analysis. Monitoring and coordinating transportation RFP process. P&L responsibilities for all drayage operations. Responsible for operating efficiencies, revenues, and safety. Execute planned growth in existing port drayage operations as well as new locations. Knowledge contract terms by customer. Develop proposals and build customer solutions. Direct experience with TMS and / or other enterprise systems including telematics. Strong Analytical skills. Qualifications
Bachelors’ degree, advanced degree preferred. 15 + years’ experience in Transportation and Logistics. Experience in managing union and non-union labor. Demonstrated proficiency in managing Logistics Operations, in a highly seasonal / variable volume business. Deep knowledge of transportation terms, pricing, network design, and consolidation. Direct experience with TMS and / or other enterprise systems including telematics. Strong communication skills and direct contact with clients. Experience managing 250+ power units. Experience with non-asset 3PL / brokerage functions. Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Supply Chain, Management, and Distribution Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, Warehousing and Storage, and Freight and Package Transportation Additional
Locations and other postings are listed but may reflect current openings in related roles across regions. This listing includes salary ranges for Irvine, CA; Los Angeles County, CA; Los Angeles, CA; and other California locations as examples of typical roles in the field.
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