VP - Asset Transportation

Kenco • Ooltewah, TN

2d

About The Position

The VP – Asset Transportation is responsible for managing all aspects of the Asset Transportation Division of Kenco Logistics. The role has accountability for fleet operations, driver safety, commercial activities, asset management and various other initiatives in support of the strategic plan. Additionally, the VP of Asset Transportation is expected to develop and execute strategies that drive growth, increase profitability and provide critical leadership support to its employees.

Requirements

• College Graduate (BS degree preferred)
• Senior Operations Management – Asset Based Transportation Management (5 - 7 years).
• Detailed knowledge of financial planning, P&L analysis, and margin improvement.
• Ability to motivate, train, lead, and evaluate the performance of subordinates.
• Must be proficient with Transportation software (TMW, PeopleNet and/or other similar software).
• Highly proficient in the use of MS Office – Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, & Word.
• Ability to develop and present information professionally to internal and external management/customers.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and meet specific goals and deadlines.
• Must have very strong customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate with tact, diplomacy, and authority, when necessary.
• Must possess strong analytical abilities, organizational skills, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of DOT regulations required

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed operation standards for safety, quality, productivity, cost, delivery, customer satisfaction, financial and various other KPI’s.
• Enforce compliance to (and establish where needed) SOP’s in the areas of driver routing/dispatch, fuel and materials usage, capacity planning, safety, employee relations and various other process areas.
• Effectively utilize the IT platforms that support the business (TMW, People Net, MecuryGate, Unify, UltiPro)
• Oversee the implementation of new business
• Ensure compliance with state and federal DOT regulations.
• Manage the division's assets ensuring that transportation resource levels are right-sized, effectively utilized, and properly maintained.
• Develop & manage KPI’s (i.e. on-time performance, margins, safety, etc.).
• Promotes a culture of Operational Excellence focused on safety and quality through training, mentorship, and on-road observations.
• Utilize data, analysis, LEAN Six Sigma tools and reporting of transportation metrics to drive continual process improvement and cost reduction.
• Perform basic planning, analysis, reporting and communication activities
• Provide bench marking and best practice strategies.
• Stay current with industry trends and competitor activity.
• Assess IT systems and related data out puts, and recommend enhancements
• Gather, summarize, and present actionable information to management
• Act as a strategic business partner with Kenco Logistics leadership
• Oversee new projects.
• Perform P&L management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Partner with Procurement in performing life cycle cost analysis of equipment to determine effective strategies for purchasing/leasing.
• Maintain budget oversight (capital expenditures, purchasing, operating, etc.)
• Negotiate national account agreements with vendors and subcontractors
• Negotiate lease, maintenance and fuel contracts with local and national vendors.
• Build, develop, coach and manage leadership team
• Assess performance of employees and successfully manage team to achieve goals through effective conflict resolution, by promoting teamwork, and the use of performance management tools.
• Lead Employee Engagement activities
• Conduct monthly communications meeting regarding expectations, performance metrics and strategic direction.
• Communicate operations issues to senior management and recommend changes.
• Uphold Kenco’s guiding principles
• Foster and/or enhance relationships with customers and outside vendors.

Benefits

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees