Vice President, Specialty Logistics

Who we are: UniGroup is a cooperative committed to delivering industry-leading transportation solutions for its customers and members. Focused on a premier customer experience with an emphasis on quality and innovation, UniGroup is the nation’s largest household goods relocation organization, with a portfolio of world-class brands including United Van Lines, Mayflower Transit, UniGroup Logistics and UniGroup Worldwide.   We unite the strength and capabilities of our collective network to move people, products and possessions with the utmost care, knowledge, and expertise — and delight our customers at every point along the journey.     Join our team! Looking for a challenge? If you're motivated by solving complex problems and contributing to industry-leading solutions, we’ll provide a supportive, collaborative environment where you can build a rewarding career and make an impact with a global leader in moving and logistics.   At UniGroup, we provide solutions and services for people, businesses and a world on the move. Invest your natural curiosity, passion for results and desire to make a difference here and we’ll invest in your success with support, learning opportunities and benefits to drive your career in exciting new directions.   What you’ll do: The Vice President, Specialty Logistics will report to UniGroup’s Chief Growth and Experience Officer and serve in a key role within the Growth and Experience leadership team.  The VP works across the organization with members of the senior leadership team, members and Board Directors, as well as external partners, to understand and assess logistics business model and marketplace. This highly analytical role will assist in the evaluation of the existing Logistics business model to further define and align business cases that will bring volume into our system resulting in growth, while creating an efficient, cost-effective and quality-focused value delivery model for our member agents, external partners and end customers.  In addition, the VP will define systems and processes to enable performance, driving change through continuous improvement to modernize the business. The VP will work with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Growth & Experience Officer to ensure enterprise alignment on the direction of the business. This role will require occasional travel. Assess the Logistics business model, member network, and marketplace to develop business case(s) that will optimize and grow the business Partner with internal functions to evaluate technology, finance, and other business processes and platforms to determine alignment to Logistics’ direction Serve in leadership role with UniGroup Board committee to align business direction and objectives within operational and commercial components of Logistics  Align leadership and Board committee to plan of action against business case options Build strong relationships with partners, suppliers and prospective business partners that will help drive revenue and margin growth Interact and communicate with a broad range of business and functional groups to identify and implement opportunities for improvement Oversee the design and implementation of metrics, tracking and reporting systems Coordinate directly with the COO on operational issues, capacity optimization, and transportation efficiencies Develop processes and methodologies that deliver competitive levels of customer satisfaction and superior business financial performance Evaluate growth objectives including the development of new business opportunities to leverage our Logistics model and capacity  Assess competency of the organization and oversee plans to optimize performance and implement specialty logistics best practices Effectively communicate on Logistics business progress to the rest of the senior leadership team Assist with the preparation of reporting and analysis Ensure compliance with UniGroup policies and Federal/State regulations    What you’ll bring:   Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant business experience  Ten or more years of transportation experience, some experience MUST be within specialty logistics, with at least five years in a senior leader or strategic advisory role Proven expertise in logistics strategy and continuous improvement Experience in transformation, business development, organizational change or private equity helpful Significant collaboration experience with demonstrated ability to work with others and meet shared objectives, even in times of conflicting perspectives, required Demonstrated track record of business improvement and innovation Demonstrated experience in evaluating business opportunities and models and providing analysis to inform senior leadership decision making What you’ll gain: Our benefits are fully competitive and provide you the opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance, access the resources you need, and focus on your growth and happiness.    Health & Wellbeing: Medical & Prescription Coverage Dental & Vision Plans Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)   Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 12-week Primary Caregiver Leave 4-week Secondary Caregiver Leave Competitive PTO  Volunteer PTO – 8 Paid Hours/Year Insurance Benefits: Company Paid Life Insurance Company Paid Long & Short-Term Disability Voluntary Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance Other Benefits: 401K with 3% Employer Match Tuition Reimbursement Company Paid Holidays To see what UniGroup life is like, visit our Careers Page, Facebook, or LinkedIn.