Advatix Inc.
Vice President of Transportation
Advatix Inc., Nashville, Tennessee, United States,
Department : Logistics and Transportation,
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Full TimeVP of TransportationRole SummaryAdvatix is seeking a VP of Transportation to join our team. The VP of Transportation is responsible for establishing and overseeing the development of strategies in support of the company’s growing Transportation operations. The VP of Transportation will work with the Chief Logistics Officer and the SVP of Operations to manage internal, cross-functional relationships and oversee significant third-party supplier and vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance of the outsourced transportation network. They will establish strategy, structure, processes, and systems capable of scaling to support the rapidly expanding national line haul operations. The VP of Transportation is responsible for modeling company values, promoting the company culture, and ensuring an effective, deployable succession plan.Key Results AreaEstablish multi-year transportation growth strategies that align with company-wide strategic and capital allocation priorities and initiativesWork with the Commercial teams to drive the development of best-fit solutions for Advatix’s customer baseEnsure a seamless transition to execution via the Chief Logistics Officer against these plans, adjusting as market conditions change and evolve.Communicate transportation strategy, tactical priorities, and performance expectations across the Transportation organization and work collaboratively with leadership to ensure procedures are productively aligned with annual and long-term goalsResearch growth opportunities using internal and external reporting, forecasts, and market analysisWork with the Technology Team as an SME in defining requirements for the next generation of Transportation Management System (TMS) Solutions for the ACS Platform while filling gaps to execute Customer Solutions being executedLead cost/benefit analysis and risk assessments to evaluate the feasibility and profitability of potential external partnershipsIdentify risk reduction measures through effective risk mitigation programs that focus on appropriate financial, operational, regulatory, and customer service risksManage external partners strategically with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, as well as operationally ensuring the partners’ adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory governance through SLAs, operational escalation procedures, and day-to-day operational engagementLiaise with internal General Counsel and cross-functional leadership to develop contractual agreements with external partnersPartner with cross-functional leadership to enhance processes, allocate resources, identify trade-offs, and leverage our product, tech, and back-office teams to drive executionSkills & QualificationsMinimum ten years of experience in the associated job duties and essential functions; Minimum seven years of leadership experience, with at least five years of senior management/executive experienceBS/BA degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in supply chain is a plusExperience with a private company or large business unit, preferably with complex transportation, fleet ops, and logistics footprintExperience in business scaling situations focused on a significant growth paceExperience in driving continuous improvement and operational excellenceExcellent written and oral communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software and basic data analyticsExperience with a Warehouse Management System, TMS design and development, and broad knowledge of transit tracking systemsAdvatix®, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of e-commerce Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting Services and Solutions that enable its clients to transform their operations for speed, service, and cost of fulfillment and delivery of goods and services. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.
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Full TimeVP of TransportationRole SummaryAdvatix is seeking a VP of Transportation to join our team. The VP of Transportation is responsible for establishing and overseeing the development of strategies in support of the company’s growing Transportation operations. The VP of Transportation will work with the Chief Logistics Officer and the SVP of Operations to manage internal, cross-functional relationships and oversee significant third-party supplier and vendor relationships to ensure optimal performance of the outsourced transportation network. They will establish strategy, structure, processes, and systems capable of scaling to support the rapidly expanding national line haul operations. The VP of Transportation is responsible for modeling company values, promoting the company culture, and ensuring an effective, deployable succession plan.Key Results AreaEstablish multi-year transportation growth strategies that align with company-wide strategic and capital allocation priorities and initiativesWork with the Commercial teams to drive the development of best-fit solutions for Advatix’s customer baseEnsure a seamless transition to execution via the Chief Logistics Officer against these plans, adjusting as market conditions change and evolve.Communicate transportation strategy, tactical priorities, and performance expectations across the Transportation organization and work collaboratively with leadership to ensure procedures are productively aligned with annual and long-term goalsResearch growth opportunities using internal and external reporting, forecasts, and market analysisWork with the Technology Team as an SME in defining requirements for the next generation of Transportation Management System (TMS) Solutions for the ACS Platform while filling gaps to execute Customer Solutions being executedLead cost/benefit analysis and risk assessments to evaluate the feasibility and profitability of potential external partnershipsIdentify risk reduction measures through effective risk mitigation programs that focus on appropriate financial, operational, regulatory, and customer service risksManage external partners strategically with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, as well as operationally ensuring the partners’ adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory governance through SLAs, operational escalation procedures, and day-to-day operational engagementLiaise with internal General Counsel and cross-functional leadership to develop contractual agreements with external partnersPartner with cross-functional leadership to enhance processes, allocate resources, identify trade-offs, and leverage our product, tech, and back-office teams to drive executionSkills & QualificationsMinimum ten years of experience in the associated job duties and essential functions; Minimum seven years of leadership experience, with at least five years of senior management/executive experienceBS/BA degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, or a related field from an accredited college/university; MBA or MA/MS in supply chain is a plusExperience with a private company or large business unit, preferably with complex transportation, fleet ops, and logistics footprintExperience in business scaling situations focused on a significant growth paceExperience in driving continuous improvement and operational excellenceExcellent written and oral communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software and basic data analyticsExperience with a Warehouse Management System, TMS design and development, and broad knowledge of transit tracking systemsAdvatix®, Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of e-commerce Supply Chain and Logistics Consulting Services and Solutions that enable its clients to transform their operations for speed, service, and cost of fulfillment and delivery of goods and services. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that does not discriminate against race, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. We are an EEOC Employer.
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