Director Transportation and Planning
About The Position
The Director of Transportation and Planning is responsible for leading Transportation & Planning strategies to maximize capacity efficiencies, driving revenue growth, and ensuring safe and profitable operations that meet customer expectations. You will collaborate with other departments to ensure customer satisfaction is a top priority across the organization. Who We Are: GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the retail industry preferred
- Experience with pool distribution and consolidation programs preferred
Responsibilities
- Leads all Transportation and Planning functions—including route planning, driver settlements, dispatching, and maintenance—to ensure operations have the resources required to meet company goals
- Oversees acquisition and disposal of fleet assets, negotiates contracts, evaluates vendors, and ensures compliance with budgets
- Oversees all driver related operations, ensures optimal driver utilization, routes efficiency and on time delivery performance
- Drives KPIs and develops resource plans to optimize fleet utilization, maximize profitability, and minimize vehicle downtime
- Ensures all planning and timely deliveries align with company policies, destination requirements, and expected quantities
- Analyzes and revises schedules and rates to lower costs, maximize sales, and improve the organization’s competitive market position
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and field operations to promote expanded services and resolve customer concerns through frequent communication
- Supports GEODIS’ programs for Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, Ethics, Compliance, CSR and Sustainability
- Other duties as required and assigned
Benefits
- Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment!
- Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
- Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
- Employee discounts
- Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
- Free financial wellness programs
- Daycare discount program
- Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
