District Transportation Manager

Univar Solutions•Fairfield, CA

47d•$130,330 - $162,910•Onsite

About The Position

The District Transportation Manager contributes to the success of Univar Solutions by acting as the primary Transportation liaison within a defined District and managing a P&L of ~$7 million. The DTM provides Transportation leadership within the district encompassing both private fleet and common carrier components across all modes. The DTM collaborates with the Commercial GM, District Operations Manager, and provides direct guidance on the efficient use of the private fleet to ensure a harmonized approach to Transportation mode management and route guide compliance. The DTM participates in the annual carrier RFP creating the route guide of awarded carrier partners and leads the initiatives and day to day operational activity to efficiently meet Univar Solutions’ transportation capacity requirements and financial targets.

Requirements

High School Diploma, required
A minimum of 3-5 years of logistics/supply-chain experience
Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations strongly desired
Previous experience in distribution environment preferred.
Multi-modal Transportation experience including TL and LTL, as well as legal, regulatory, and operational issues, including customer service, logistics and carrier operations.
Multi-year experience leading private fleets with demonstrated efficiency.
Budgeting (P&L) experience
In depth SAP and SAPTM system knowledge
Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and dedication to working in a team environment
Validated drive for results; ability to prioritize, address issues constructively and problem-solve in a multi-tasking environment.
Strong analytical and negotiating skills.
Leadership skills and ability to influence key partners across multiple geographic regions, departments, and vendors.
Ability to lead and implement process change and organizational change; aiming to engage and articulate Supply Chain concepts at the tactical levels.
Highly effective collaboration between operations, transportation planning, and commercial critical for defining and recommending the proper mix of carrier and private fleet to ensure excellent performance
Detailed operational and tactical knowledge of how to enhance private fleet efficiencies coupled with strong interpersonal and influencing skills are critical for success

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree/ MBA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for maintaining an efficient cost advantaged company private fleet across multiple locations
Enhance driver DOT HOS
Develop and lead execution of route plans to reduce regional Cost Per Mile (CPM) on private fleets
Develop retention and recruiting strategies for the private fleet
Develops lane level sourcing strategy between Private, Common, and dedicated fleets
Conducts the Negotiation of truckload rates with common carriers to mitigate inflation and implement cost saving projects
Provide interface and direction for common carriers on issues and improvement projects
Implements strategies for on-time delivery performance
Supervise the management of regional carrier relationships on a proactive basis -- using data, driving carrier compliance, and supporting on time payments that will promote long-standing and trusting carrier relationships
Collaborate with operations and commercial leaders to define near term (<12 months); short term (12-36 months) and long term (>36 months) capacity requirements for the district
Develop and maintain transportation capacity sufficient to support a 20% surge in volume using private fleet, common carrier, or dedicated carrier solutions
Ensure carrier execution against transportation requirements, meeting requirements of customers
Collaborate with other DTMs within the region and national procurement team for any dedicated capacity needs
Provide guidance to Branch Operations supervisors and managers on the efficient use of the private fleet
Develop and implement capital replacement strategy for all private fleet assets
Accountable for developing and delivering plans that ensure the efficient gains in asset utilization
Support of the annual procurement bid and bid readiness. Development of the right portfolio of carriers to ensure adequate capacity availability at costs that deliver against our AOP
Decision Making authority for SPOT rate transactions
Accountable for delivering Annual Operating Plan and cost savings objectives