Director of Transportation

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 RFP's 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.

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