Manager Domestic Transportation

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The Manager of Domestic Transportation is an individual with demonstrated experience and expertise in domestic transportation solutions including but not limited to pool distribution, inbound, outbound, intermodal and regional carriers. Will have a skillset in network design and ongoing performance all while helping drive excellence within transportation for multisite distribution and fulfillment operations as well as retail store distribution. Will drive key initiatives and deliverables for transportation in support of the DSW business.

 

REPORTS TO:  Sr. Director Transportation

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Drive new solutions to improve the consumer experience and provide more choices and conveniences related to delivery for our distribution and fulfillment operations, including pick up locations, select delivery date, etc. *Build cross-functional relationships with multiple entities including buyers, vendors, 3PL's and the DC's in Columbus, NJ, and LA *Manage a high-performance team which drives cost efficiency, service enhancement, and compliance *Manage a $50-70M transportation budget *Manage comprehensive transportation RFP, enhanced visibility dashboards, manage the TMS system and any enhancements for added network visibility *Execute initiatives to improve business process productivity and reduce freight costs while improving speed and service *Manage Domestic associated transportation targeted service levels and reduction goals *Develop and utilize robust KPIs and drive supplier development related to delivery performance within transportation network and make improvements on vendor/supplier delivery performance *Identify and implement logistic process and network changes impacting overall order fulfillment with improvements in service *Serve as a relationship manager with business partners for optimizing processes being implemented in distribution; implement optimized transportation network to align with distribution and fulfillment footprint changes
 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

*Ability to build strong relationships with carriers through the full procurement lifecycle, and influence in a collaborative manner while ensuring implementation of world-class processes. *Will leverage current transportation upgrades while increasing new revenue opportunities for the company *Will understand multisite commerce *Experience with pool distribution to retail stores *Understanding of retail and commerce business and/or experience running transportation network for innovative multisite national company. *Expertise in negotiating carrier contracts working with TL, LTL, and Intermodal *Ability to communicate and plan effectively with cross-functional business leaders and service providers, while employing strong strategic business skills. *Thorough knowledge of systems and computer operations; exposure to TMS/YMS and WMS helpful. *Travel could be up to 10%
 

EXPERIENCE:

*6 to 8 years of experience in leadership managing a transportation team of 5 or more team members *5 years of experience within multisite transportation and supply chain activities.
 

EDUCATION:

*Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
 

COMPETENCIES

STRATEGIC THINKING - Creates and effectively communicates long term vision. Keeps team's work aligned to strategy. Creates and adjusts plans. Understands big picture to constructively challenge the status quo. Generates new ideas. Encourages innovation. Manages change effectively. Knows internal strengths and weaknesses.

 

LEADING & MOTIVATING - Models and supports DSW values. Assesses, identifies, retains and develops talent. Builds complementary teams. Motivates, supports and challenges associates. Resolves conflict. Makes tough decisions. Provides timely feedback. Works with and through others to exceed expectations of customers (internal/external)

 

MANAGING FOR RESULTS - Produces sustainable results consistently. Holds team accountable. Recognizes and resolves complex problems. Understands underlying issues and addresses root causes. Measures, analyzes quantitative information and presents it effectively. Seeks input from others. Makes timely decisions

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