Director Transportation

Director of Transportation

The Director of Transportation is responsible for all client-facing transportation management activities, including field operations and the ongoing management of existing transportation management (TM) relationships, with a strong emphasis on organic growth and continuous improvement. This role includes direct oversight of onsite customer responsibilities, carrier management, and full P&L accountability across four designated location codes. The operation represents approximately $275M in Freight Under Management (FUM).

Essential Functions :

• Deliver world class customer service by delivering agreed to customer service levels and metrics
• Accountable for profitability of the client portfolio and achievement of financial targets
• Hire, identify, retain and actively promote highly-talented team members by feeding the organization with talent
• Works cohesively with all Ryder internal SMEs including sales, TMC operations, SCE, Marketing, Pricing, Finance and IT
• Support of business development activities required to significantly grow transportation management service offering with an emphasis on organic growth
• Work closely with the TM services group to ensure client requirements are communicated and issues quickly resolved
• Identify business opportunities and quantity economic impact of alternatives actions, with an emphasis on organic growth

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Job Category : Transportation

Compensation Information : The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data / ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and / or long-term incentive plan based on the level and / or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below :

Pay Type : Salaried

Minimum Pay Range : 120000

Maximum Pay Range : 140000

Benefits Information : For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Important Note : Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and / or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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