Supervise, Lead and Mentor managers of all business functions.
Manage logistics, inbound and outbound transportation processes, continuously seeking new carriers and re-negotiating freight programs.
Meet or exceed operation standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, customer satisfaction, financial and various other KPI’s.
Enforce compliance to (and establish where needed) SOP’s in the areas of driver routing/dispatch, fuel and materials usage, capacity planning, safety, employee relations and various other process areas.
Assess, strengthen and monitor the operations of the Sales department by introducing or improving on supporting tools and capabilities
Negotiate national account agreements with vendors and subcontractors
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
Manage the division's assets ensuring that transportation resource levels are right-sized, effectively utilized, and properly maintained
Assess performance of employees and successfully manage team to achieve goals through effective conflict resolution, by promoting teamwork, and the use of performance management tools.
Communicate operations issues to senior management and recommend changes.
Motivate all the managers to move towards a digital working environment
Employee retention, talent recruitment and improving productivity of the contract labor force by partnering with employment agencies.
QUALIFICATION & SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree required in business administration
5 years or more experience in similar role performing similar duties
Possess knowledge of financial planning, P&L analysis, and margin improvement.
Ability to motivate, train, lead, and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
Must be proficient with Transportation software
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficient in using Microsoft Office & Microsoft Access skills
Ability to supervise 5-10 employees
Liable to hold budgetary responsibility of $500,001 - $1,500,000
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific goals and deadlines.
Must have very strong customer service skills.
Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and authority, when necessary.
Must possess strong analytical abilities, organizational skills, and communication skills.
Key Skills required such as attention to detail, repetitive tasks, adaptability, organizational skills, time management, confidence, commercial awareness, good team working