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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:

Bachelor's Degree, required
Master's Degree, preferred
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: 175 Terminal Rd, Providence, RI 02905-5500

PAY & BENEFITS:

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location
Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

Strong work/life flexibility
To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews.
Competitive pay and benefits

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 9,500 employeessupport our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards packagethat includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering tosupport our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutionsfor the world around us so that we can do our part tohelp 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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