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    District Transportation Manager - Portland, United States - Knewin

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    A Place Where People Matter.

    Start your career journey with Univar Solutions Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you.

    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.


    WHAT YOU'LL DO:
    Accountable for delivering Annual Operating Plan and cost savings objectives
    Private Fleet Dispatch Optimization

    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
    Mode mix and management
    Develop retention and recruiting strategies for the private fleet
    Route Guide and Lane Management

    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
    Capacity Management
    Collaborate with operations and commercial leaders to define near 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
    Asset Utilization

    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

    Financial Responsibility:
    Decision Making authority for SPOT rate transactions
    Transportation budgetary responsibility for ~$7M
    WHAT YOU'


    LL NEED:
    High School Diploma, required - Bachelor's degree/ MBA strongly preferred
    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
    Travel is required
    Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients

    essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives

    from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than

    10,000 employees

    support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet
    We offer a

    Total Rewards package

    that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to

    support our employees' physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
    Univar Solutions supports

    sustainable solutions

    for the world around us so that we can do our part to

    help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe
    We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.


    Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

    Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

    Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms).

    Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate.

    All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening.

    No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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