VP, LTL

MODE Global•Dallas, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Truckload Product Line owns end-to-end Truckload strategy and P&L performance, driving profitable growth, differentiation, and market leadership. The role has broad responsibility for truckload shipments operated through MODE Global’s corporate operations and independent businesses, and directly leads MODE’s centralized coverage team. It designs and develops cross-functional initiatives to increase visibility, accountability, and growth. The position owns the Truckload product line’s revenue, margin, and cost structure; co-owns digital product strategy and roadmap development with the Digital team; and oversees strategic initiatives, performance management, carrier engagement, booking efficiency, compliance, and security. It provides executive-level analysis and status updates, supports technological offerings and product-line development, and coaches coverage employees. The role is based in Dallas on a hybrid basis preferably, but remote candidates may be considered. Moderate travel throughout North America may be required.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to work well with others in a team environment.
Proficiency with Excel and ability to understand, organize, and manage large, complex data sources.
Organizational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to establish and prioritize workload to meet team and company goals using sound business judgment.
Demonstrated success in employee development and management.
Knowledge of the third-party logistics or brokerage environment.
Strong hands-on problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changes involving systems and methods while working in a team environment.
Experience creating and enforcing employee efficiency metrics tied specifically to execution of Truckload volume.
Seven or more years of work experience in third-party logistics, supply chain planning, or logistics-related consulting, with management experience in a 3PL or brokerage Truckload, less-than-truckload, or dedicated environment.
Exceptional knowledge of Transportation Management Systems, implementation methodologies, systems integration, communication technologies, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Math, Operations Research, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related analytical discipline.

Responsibilities

Own the revenue, margin, and cost structure of the Truckload product line team.
Co-own digital Truckload product strategy with the Digital team and define a three-to-five-year product vision and roadmap.
Prioritize digital freight brokerage investments with the Digital team.
Develop and execute a multi-year product roadmap across core Truckload, digital freight brokerage, and specialized services.
Define digital adoption targets across the carrier and customer base and drive technology adoption among existing carriers.
Design and implement performance management metrics and KPIs to measure employee performance in MODE’s corporate operations.
Design and implement strategic initiatives to increase market share and booking efficiency.
Assess opportunities in new and emerging markets, including Mexico, flatbed, and specialized services.
Communicate market-condition changes and provide actionable updates and recommendations to MODE employees.
Serve as a key stakeholder for compliance systems and processes intended to drive booking security.
Oversee the emerging centralized dispatch team, establishing a high-efficiency team focused on improving booking efficiency and accuracy.
Ensure premium customer service through carrier selection and internal performance management.
Provide onsite leadership for the emerging product line, motivating employees and ensuring performance.
Manage and liaise with the Digital Freight Brokerage Product Manager.
Create and oversee carrier engagement metrics to strategically add secure carriers to the MODE network.
Maintain security standards and mitigate risks associated with capacity expansion.
Provide executive-level analysis of product-line performance and ensure alignment with annual goals.
Research and participate in technology demonstrations to keep Truckload product offerings ahead of industry standards.
Collaborate with departments to validate analytical data and identify solutions for Truckload opportunities.
Deliver status updates on coverage employee performance, purchasing power versus the market, and active initiatives.
Provide analytical support for developing or improving technology offerings and product lines.
Coach and inspire a high-velocity team of coverage employees.