xPL Senior Transportation Program Manager

Turner Construction•Monroe, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversee and guide supplier management strategies to ensure exceptional performance and value delivery across xPL Offsite transportation operations. Drive alignment with service, cost, and operational performance objectives. Cultivate and sustain strong, collaborative relationships with transportation providers and third-party logistics partners to support long-term success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program, advanced degree (MBA) or Master’s Degree, preferred, in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field of study, and minimum of 12 years of experience with progressive responsibility in supply chain operations, transportation, or logistics and with minimum of 5 years of experience in a direct supply chain function, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Knowledge of procurement processes, implementation of 3PL, transportation carrier/mode network, and transportation services
Experience in supply chain, 3PL, commercial construction, or related industry
Extensive knowledge of domestic and international manufacturers, suppliers, and maintain information on industry trends
Advanced knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
Ability to quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions
Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and achieve project milestones for on-time completion
Ability to prioritize, resolve, and drive closure to open issues
Ability to read and interpret general contract and subcontract documents, scopes of work, and project schedules
Negotiation skills with ability to influence outcomes
Professional written and verbal communication with effective presentation delivery skills, able to anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately
Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement for decision-making and problem solving
Interpersonal and team building skills with ability to work across organizational levels and develop trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Able to motivate teams and projects to move forward in a complex environment
Supervisory management experience with ability to mentor, delegate, and develop employees
Ability to drive process enhancements and develop pragmatic approaches and solutions to drive simplification through continuous improvement concepts and methodologies

Nice To Haves

advanced degree (MBA) or Master’s Degree, preferred, in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field of study

Responsibilities

Completely understand client/project objectives to explore possible transportation and supply chain solutions to showcase business value of xPL transportation operations with clients and other stakeholders.
Foster and manage strategic relationships with domestic and international transportation partners, including third-party logistics providers to enhance customer service and drive cost-effective logistics solutions.
Manage and provide training, coaching, and mentoring to xPL Transportation teams to align with manufacturing and project expectations. Foster culture of inclusiveness and employee engagement resulting in high team performance.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee product shipment lifecycle to ensure timely, cost-effective, and safe delivery from manufacturing site to project delivery location. Facilitate route optimization, carrier negotiation, budget management, compliance with shipping regulations, and investigation of delivery issues as needed.
Lead strategic financial oversight of transportation management services by monitoring budgets, aligning spend with long-term financial targets, and analyzing profitability trends to inform planning and investment decisions.
Work collaboratively to develop transportation workforce planning strategies focused on assigning the right staff to deliver the right solutions.
Collaborate with xPL Project Controls team to develop measurable metrics and provide strategic guidance to clients and internal team leaders to communicate and support transportation and supply chain solutions.
Maintain up-to-date progress and monitor overall health of transportation solutions, manage and/or escalate issues and provide summary of individual team progress to xPL leadership team.
Create, maintain, and review Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics to identify opportunities to improve costs and services, and financials.
Use data analytics to monitor project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as early indicators of potential risks. Engage with cross-functional xPL teams to review progress and adjust solutions to support alignment to KPIs and minimize risks.
Serve as senior transportation escalation resource for onsite project teams, xPL Offsite teams, and other internal leaders.
Engage in continuous learning activities to stay informed of emerging transportation technologies, industry trends, and best practices and share findings and best practices with team. Apply active listening skills to remain open to suggestions and encourage recommendations from team.
Supervise team and participate in hiring process, onboard new employees, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with employee development needs.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.