Director of Transportation and Fleet

Overview

SUMMARY:  

Lead the Transportation and Fleet operations across the entire organization and develop a comprehensive strategy for servicing the PetroChoice network.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following. The Company reserves the right to add to, delete, change or modify the essential duties and responsibilities at any time.   All work is to be completed with minimum supervision and in accordance with Company standards.  Other duties may be assigned.

Operations Management responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for Fleet Vehicle Maintenance and Transportation budget management.
• Optimize the PetroChoice network between Fleet asset and contract carriers, driving improvements in cost, service and shipment visibility.
• Partner with Operations, Dispatch, Procurement and Sourcing to increase utility and utilization of PetroChoice vehicles.
• Own the PetroChoice freight spend driving cost improvements annually.
• Execute mode conversions to reduce freight expenditures. Ensure best mode is used on all shippments.
• Establish fleet & transportation strategies, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, and delivery dates of products ordered.
• Improve Fleet up-time and reduce maintenance costs through Preventive Maintenance schedules and adherence.
• Manage and Improve Fleet and Transportation KPIs.  Drive improvement in OTP, loaded fleet miles, and carrier acceptance.
• Build, grow and maintain strong relationships with all PetroChoice shipping partners.
• Lead the Petrochoice RFP process for 3rd party freight. 
• Partner with Inventory to develop a robust inbound and transfer process to reduce inventory and increase fill rates.
• Train and ensure all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Vendor selection and management of all vehicles for the company.
• Disposal of old fleet/equipment
• Development and execution of truck replacement schedule and associated Capex budget.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Lead a team of employees focused on internal and external transportation operations.  Manage Fleet and Transportation 3PLs.

Travel:

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Qualifications

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.
• Interpersonal - focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Team Work - contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Delegation - delegates work assignments; matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently; sets expectations and monitors delegated activities;
• Ethics - treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Change Management - develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change; monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Quality Management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Business Acumen – understands the balance between customer service, cost and safety; understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
• Cost Consciousness - develops and implements cost saving measures.
• Strategic Thinking - develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Strong knowledge of DOT regulations.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university with 10 years related experience in Fleet and Logistics Management (preferably wholesale distribution); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE ABILITY:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATIC ABILITY:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have working knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software, Inventory software and experience working in an enterprise wide system. Experience working in and ERP environment is desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

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