xPL Traveling Transportation Program Manager

Division : xPL Offsite

Project Location(s) :

Monroe, LA 71202 USA

Minimum Years Experience :

Travel Involved :

Job Type :

Regular Job Classification :

Experienced Education : Job Family : Construction Compensation : Salaried Exempt

Position Description : Lead

supplier management initiatives to establish high-quality performance and value

delivery for xPL Offsite transportation activities and operational teams to

meet service, cost, and performance goals. Establish, manage, and optimize

relationships and negotiate service agreements with third-party logistics

providers and transportation carriers. Oversee daily operations in transportation for

accurate and efficient handling of domestic and international goods.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities :

• Manage and evaluate domestic and international transportation partners and Third-party logistics providers to facilitate excellent customer service and cost-effective operations.
• Negotiate contracts, support new service rollouts, and serve as main point of contact with transportation providers for xPL Offsite Transportation operations.
• Develop and implement logistics strategies to meet client objectives and manage expectations for transportation requirements aligned with internal stakeholders on inbound, outbound, and return goods flows.
• Establish structured contract management disciplines for vendor pre-qualification, Request for Proposals (RFP), and contract updates and renewal processes.
• Maintain relationships with transportation providers to monitor and confirm proper handling based on best practices, budget, agreed performance levels and xPL Offsite logistic standards.
• Create, maintain, and review key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics to identify opportunities to improve costs and services, and avoid financial exposures.
• Serve as primary transportation contact for onsite project teams, xPL Offsite teams, and other internal leaders.
• Maintain compliance with existing contracts and partner workflows (e.g., transport, customs) through KPIs analysis and conduct structured business reviews to identify risks, mitigate issues, and address complaints.
• Manage budgets and adhere to financial targets related to transportation management services and track profitability and trend financial performance.
• Engage in continuous learning activities to stay informed of emerging transportation technologies, industry trends, and best practices and share findings and best practices with team.
• Supervise team and participate in hiring process, onboard new employees, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with employee development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

This is not a remote role.

Qualifications :

Frequent travel

Physical Demands : The

physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by

an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel

objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee

frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is

regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short

and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly

lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 25

pounds.

Work Environment : The

work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an

employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to

perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the

employee regularly works in an office setting or remote location.

The

noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office

setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety

policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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