Director of Transportation

Hertz•New York, NY

16d

About The Position

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 Director of Transportation will be responsible for intra-pool logistics for their respective zone. 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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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