The Director of Transportation is responsible for the delivery expense for their zones. They will co-ordinate with local operations and fleet partners to ensure business needs are met and that the cost to move vehicles intra-pool is minimized. They will lead a team of Distribution Managers and drive continuous improvement on transportation metrics. They will be responsible for growing the intra-pool transportation network with a bias to reduce overall labor expenses.

The starting salary for this role is $100k; commensurate with experience. 

Preferred Market of Hire:

This role is open to applicants across the U.S.; however, candidates must reside within reasonable driving distance of a major airport.

 

A Day in the Life:

The Director of Transportation will be responsible for intra-pool logistics for their respective zones. The position will be required to travel (up to 40%). They will own the development and implement processes that drive improved transportation KPIs, reduce transportation spending and improve overall transporter productivity. They will also be responsible for auditing invoices for accuracy and gaining a full understanding of why and how vehicles are moved. They will report into the Sr Director of Logistics.

 

What You’ll Do:

· Develop a drive away network to supplement in house drivers for intra-pool moves

· Improve metrics for non rev compliance, risk deletion cycle time, final sales channel cycle time, operational utilization and training compliance

· Develop tools for logistics planning for intra-pool moves

· Work closely with operations on lot flow and intra-business unit logistics

· Work laterally with car sales remarketing, licensee and one way teams to minimize transportation costs, streamline distribution process and reduce non-revenue days

· Establish a steady state of part time drivers per location and scale with outsourced labor seasonally. Identify, document, and implement opportunities for continuous improvement

· Deep dive all transportation purchase orders/ transportation data for accuracy and to gain insights for improvements

· Streamline standard work for intra-pool transportation

· Design, implement, and maintain processes to reduce costs, increase customer service, improve productivity and drive utilization.

· Develop, implement, and monitor department budget; manage expenses within approved budget constraints

· Negotiate with external transportation vendors

 

What We’re Looking For:

· 5 years’ experience in logistics or supply chain

· Bachelor’s in Business Management, Supply Chain, or like field required

· Moderate proficiency in [Transportation Management, Microsoft Office, Tableau, Supplier Negotiations]

· Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across multiple functions and locations

· Ability to influence

· Flexible and adaptable; ability to work effectively in ambiguous situations

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Results driven, ability to make decisions and help solve problems

· Ability to build and lead a diverse, high-performing, results-oriented, and highly engaged team.

· Ability to drive process and organizational change.

· Ability to motivate teams and keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to work under minimal supervision with a goal-oriented mindset.

· Ability to see the big picture and leverage critical thinking and decision-making skills.

· Excellent organization, time management, delegation, and prioritization skills.

· Courageous leadership and accountability