Title:  Transportation Manager

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The Transportation Manager contributes to the success of Univar Solutions by acting as the primary Transportation leader at a branch location within a defined District and managing the P&L.  

The TM provides Transportation leadership at the assigned branch encompassing both private fleet and common carrier modes. Leads a team of supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers and collaborates with the Operations Manager, Commercial leadership, and District Transportation Manager.   

WHAT YOU'LL DO: 

General & People Management  

• Accountable for the safe, effective, and efficient execution of the branch  

• Transportation operation to include delivering the assigned annual operating  

• plan and cost savings objectives  

• Develop and manage after-hours Transportation support for the branch  

• location  

• Manage the execution of retention and recruiting strategies for the private  

• fleet drivers within the branch  

• Manage and develop the Transportation Supervisor and Dispatcher  

• Responsible for all disciplinary and coaching of Transportation employees  

• at the branch  

• Accountable for the weekly submission and accuracy of hourly payroll  

• Responsible for the collective bargaining of Transportation drivers at  

• unionized sites (if applicable)  

Private Fleet Dispatch Optimization   

• Directly responsible for maintaining an efficient cost advantaged company private fleet at a branch location   

• Maximize driver DOT HOS   

• Manage execution of route plans to reduce regional Cost Per Mile (CPM) on private fleets  

• Mode mix and management  

• Coach safe and efficient driving techniques; ensuring safety, regulatory and DOT compliance   

• Develop effective relationships with internal business partners  

Route Guide and Lane Management   

• Manages the execution of lane level sourcing of the Private, Common, and dedicated fleets at the branch   

• Provide interface and direction for common carriers on issues and improvement   

• Implements strategies for on-time delivery performance for company owned private fleet and carriers alike   

• Ensures compliance to established route guides   

Capacity Management   

• Manage 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 for any dedicated capacity needs to ensure capacity requirements for the branch   

Asset Utilization   

• Manage local Transportation team and provide guidance to Transportation supervisor(s) and dispatchers on the effective and efficient use of the private fleet   

• Deliver transportation productivity agenda by focusing on asset optimization, improving fuel economy, maximizing DOT HOS, reducing reliance on CC capacity, payload efficiency, route optimization & wait time reduction   

• Deliver transportation service targets, shipping and delivering loads on time   

• Develop, and implement capital replacement needs for all private fleet assets within the branch   

• Assist in the development of and accountable for delivering plans that ensure the efficient gains in asset utilization within the branch  

• Support of the annual procurement bid and bid readiness  

• Development of the right portfolio of carriers for the branch to ensure adequate capacity availability at costs that deliver against our AOP  

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:   

• College degree preferred or a minimum of 7 years of logistics/Transportation/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 managing private fleets with demonstrated efficiency and effectiveness  

• Experience in managing direct reports and indirect reports  

• Budgeting (P&L) experience  

• Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence across internal/external functions.   

• Demonstrated drive for results and sense of urgency; ability to prioritize and address conflict constructively/problem-solve in a multi-tasking environment.  

• Strong analytical and negotiating skills.  

• Ability to lead and manage process change and organizational change  

• Highly effective collaboration between operations, transportation planning, and commercial critical  

• Detailed operational and tactical knowledge of how to maximize private fleet efficiencies coupled with exceptionally strong interpersonal and influencing skills are critical for success  

• Strong fleet dispatching experience  

WHERE YOU'LL WORK: 

Our Location: 8500 South Willow Springs Rd. , Willow Springs, IL 60480

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.