- Monitor network KPIs, employing insights to guide regional improvements and inform strategic decision-making.
- Provide technical feedback and implement corrective action plans based on performance metrics to drive improvements.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of efficiency and lean operations across the region.
- Conduct regular operational and financial performance reviews with General Managers (GMs) and Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs), ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution.
- Spearhead cost reduction efforts and implement initiatives that support strategic company objectives and enhance customer and employee satisfaction.
- Develop high-performing teams, aligning staffing levels with operational demands.
- Direct Area Transportation Specialists, ensuring their effective leadership and oversight of daily operational tasks.
- Work closely with local leadership, including site GMs, to maintain compliance and safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Director of Network Design to identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Coordinate with the Director of Outsource Freight and regional carriers to manage costs, enhance service quality, and ensure efficient transportation planning.
As a Regional Transportation Manager, you have:
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a transportation leadership role, managing complex logistics operations across multiple locations.
- A bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a master’s degree or advanced logistics certifications preferred.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and maximizing earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute strategic transportation initiatives, with a track record of achieving cost savings and performance KPIs.
