The Opportunity
Our client is currently seeking a VP of Transportation Logistics to manage the Logistics Operations companywide. This person will be responsible for all rail operational performance for both our client and transporting large volumes of hazardous waste and various oil products. The VP of Transportation Logistics will also drive efficiencies within our network to optimize transportation costs by utilizing barge, ocean freight, and other logistics options.
Why work with us?
• Our unwavering commitment to Health and Safety remains at the forefront of our values, as we uphold it throughout each and every day of the year.
• We offer an attractive compensation package that ensures our employees are fairly rewarded for their contributions.
• Within just 30 days of joining us on a full-time basis, you’ll gain access to comprehensive health benefits coverage.
• Our Group 401K plan includes a company matching component, helping you secure your financial future.
• Unlock a world of career growth and development opportunities, tailored to every stage of your professional journey.
• Enjoy ample paid time off, access to company-sponsored training, and the chance to pursue higher education with our tuition reimbursement program.
• Experience a work environment that not only promotes positivity but also prioritizes your safety above all else.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Ensures Compliance requirements are met for all rail / marine shipments as relates to shipping procedures and manifest returns. Works with the Compliance Department to ensure safe handling procedures are in place.
• Manages Transportation expenses for Rail and Marine shipment. Works with finance and the individual business VP of Transportation units to develop P&L budgets for all rail and marine shipments. Reports on these budgets monthly / quarterly.
• Controls the management of the rail and marine fleets. Ensures standardized reports and KPIs are developed and tracked to manage appropriate fleet sizes, lease costs, and customer service.
• Utilizes rail / marine experience to manage rail rate negotiations, new business opportunities, barge and rail car lease negotiations, market trends to improve buying power and lower costs
• Has direct management over the rail and marine logistics operational team. Staffs the team appropriately who utilize our system tools to accurately manage the rail / marine shipments.
• Provides pricing support for all rail / marine shipment including large project jobs. Provides direction and cost analysis to ensure proper system routing for Oil and Waste shipments via rail or barge.
What does it take to excel in this role?
• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics/Management preferred.
• Rail Industry knowledge required.
• 10+ years of relevant rail transportation experience required, 15+ years preferred.
• Profit & Loss management and rail / marine relationship experience highly preferred.
• Multitask management and ability to delegate tasks to management team.
• Profit and loss knowledge, cost reduction through improved logistics routing.
• Negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
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