Mgr District Transportation

Univar Solutions•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The District Transportation Manager (DTM) is the primary Transportation liaison within a defined district and manages a transportation P&L of approximately $7 million. The role provides transportation leadership across private fleet and common-carrier operations and all modes. Working with the Commercial General Manager and District Operations Manager, the DTM guides efficient private-fleet use and promotes coordinated transportation-mode management and route-guide compliance. The DTM participates in the annual carrier RFP, develops the route guide of awarded carrier partners, and leads initiatives and daily operations to meet transportation capacity requirements and financial targets. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and requires 25–50% travel.

Requirements

College degree.
3–5 years of logistics or supply-chain experience.
Experience in multi-modal transportation, including truckload and less-than-truckload, and knowledge of related legal, regulatory, and operational matters, customer service, logistics, and carrier operations.
Multi-year experience leading private fleets, with demonstrated efficiency.
Budgeting and P&L experience.
In-depth SAP and SAPTM system knowledge.
Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and commitment to teamwork.
Demonstrated drive for results; ability to prioritize, address issues constructively, and solve problems in a multitasking environment.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Leadership and ability to influence partners across geographic regions, departments, and vendors.
Ability to lead and implement process and organizational change and communicate supply-chain concepts at tactical levels.
Ability to collaborate effectively across operations, transportation planning, and commercial teams to recommend an appropriate carrier and private-fleet mix.
Detailed operational and tactical knowledge of methods to improve private-fleet efficiency, alongside strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Ability to travel 25–50%.

Nice To Haves

Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations is strongly desired.
Previous experience in a distribution environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain an efficient, cost-advantaged company private fleet across multiple locations.
Enhance driver DOT hours-of-service practices and develop and execute route plans to reduce regional private-fleet cost per mile.
Manage transportation mode mix and develop private-fleet retention and recruiting strategies.
Develop lane-level sourcing strategies across private, common, and dedicated fleets.
Negotiate truckload rates with common carriers to mitigate inflation and implement cost-saving projects.
Provide direction to common carriers on operational issues and improvement projects, and implement on-time delivery strategies.
Proactively manage regional carrier relationships using data, promoting carrier compliance and timely payments.
Work with operations and commercial leaders to define near-, short-, and long-term district capacity requirements.
Develop and maintain transportation capacity sufficient to support a 20% volume surge using private-fleet, common-carrier, or dedicated-carrier solutions.
Ensure carriers execute transportation requirements and meet customer needs.
Coordinate dedicated-capacity requirements with regional DTMs and the national procurement team.
Guide branch operations supervisors and managers on efficient private-fleet use.
Develop and implement a capital replacement strategy for private-fleet assets.
Develop and deliver plans to improve asset utilization.
Support annual procurement bids and bid readiness, developing a carrier portfolio that provides adequate capacity at costs aligned with the Annual Operating Plan.
Make decisions regarding spot-rate transactions and manage transportation budget responsibility of approximately $7 million.
Deliver Annual Operating Plan and cost-saving objectives.