Director, Transportation

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 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid 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 on-time 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 company-wide 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

• Co-lead 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, Bachelor’s or Master’s 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

We 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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