Vice President, Transportation
Company: Es3
Location: Rancho Cordova
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Single job with flexible work locations
- ID: R-247050
- Job Family: Transportation
- Job Type: RegularPosition OverviewOur focus is simple but
meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices - every
employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help
feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As our VP of
Transportation, you will be accountable for operational results,
effectiveness in service, cost, and safety by ensuring resources
are prepared and well-balanced across our operations team,
dedicated carriers, private fleets, and 3rd party asset-based
carriers. Partnership with key constituents to set operational
goals, and definite strategies and tactics, to accomplish company
goals.Our transportation team consists of people of ambition and
skill who apply a critical mindset and technical capabilities to
help drive our business forward, optimizing resources to meet
goals. In this role, you'll also play an integral part in mergers,
acquisitions, and other growth initiatives to ensure the C&S
Way of operating is leveraged and continually enhanced at all
operating sites.Job DescriptionImpact You'll MakeAs a VP of
Transportation, you'll Partner with other senior management within
operations to develop, resource, and execute multi-year,
operational strategic plans. While learning the key aspects of the
C&S go-to-market strategy that has made C&S successful for
the past 100, you will challenge the status quo by providing
options to solve complex problems and enhance the customer
experience. Collaborate with all business areas (commercial,
finance, information services, warehouse operations, procurement,
etc.) to identify and support new business opportunities to add
healthy growth to the business.The scope of responsibility for this
role encompasses overall activity on average of 25,000 deliveries
to a wide range of customers and delivery types. 1,500 managed
inbound loads via both our fleets and 3rd party carrier resources.
Overall budget responsibility is north of $600MM per year in
expenses and $400MM in delivery fees, backhaul revenue, and fuel
surcharges. Understanding a large variety of customer and vendor
relationships is critical to owning the P&L results.You'll
Contribute ByAccountability for the execution of all inbound and
select outbound transportation activities (store delivery,
backhaul/CPU, transfers, storage pullbacks, reverse logistics,
etc.), leveraging all available resources in the network. Ensuring
utilization of the best possible resources to provide the
organization with the highest probability of service and lowest
cost.Creating appropriate budget metrics, expenses, and revenue
estimates while developing and implementing a detailed process to
achieve or beat budgeted key performance metrics, service, and
costs.Leading initiatives to improve transportation services in
quality, speed to market, reliability, execution to plan, costs to
serve, and overall customer service.Effectively collaborating
across the supply chain to optimize on-time performance, inventory
levels, and costs.Continually improving upon the utilization of
standard operating procedures and metrics to achieve business
results and to drive all aspects of transportation across the
enterprise, including but not limited to: private fleet and
dedicated carrier operational standardization and optimization,
efficient and obtainable order to delivery logic, high-quality
driver training and onboarding, safety and compliance to our
drivers and communities, fleet and 3rd party carrier utilization
for the nationwide inbound program and excellent customer
service.Ensuring each region and facility complies with the C&S
way techniques for transportation operations, standardized
operating practices, and cost management while adhering to the
company's mission, vision, and values statements.Building and
maintaining strong relationships with all major customers.
Participate in-store visits, customer meetings, transportation
summits, and other engagements to understand customer needs and how
the Transportation operation can drive value.Travel Required:
YesWe're Searching for Candidates WithExperience with all aspects
of complex transportation operations start-ups.Change management
experience and communication skills, particularly interpersonal, in
complex large organizations. Matrix organization experience
preferred.Interpersonal competencies include integrity and trust,
adaptability, leadership, ability to motivate, coaching, and
mentoring.The ability to effectively collaborate and drive results
across a complex large organization.Strategic thinker with the
ability to translate strategy into an executable plan. Strong
problem-solving skills. Strong project management expertise, from
ideation to execution and follow-up.Strong team-building skills
with the ability to hire, develop, and motivate people to
accomplish their best work.Demonstrated experience in building
strategic and operational plans that deliver results over multiple
cycles. Strong analytic and financial acumen, demonstrated
experience in budgeting, and extensive P&L Management
experience.Business and intellectual competencies include industry
knowledge and understanding, strategic and tactical planning,
warehousing and logistics, problem analysis, written and oral
communication, people development, visioning, and
creativity.Creative with a strategic mindset and the ability to
turn concepts into action. Embodies a culture of taking smart risks
and innovating to win.Knowledge of transportation policy and law
(state and federal) and knowledge of transportation technologies
and telematics systems.Years of Experience
- 10+ years of progressive responsibility within the distribution
or logistics discipline, combined with proven transportation
leadership experience.Education
- BS in any of the following disciplines: logistics,
distribution, engineering, industrial management, and finance.We
OfferBenefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and
more)Company matched 401kPTO and Holiday Pay offeredWeekly
PayTuition ReimbursementEmployee Health & Wellness programEmployee
Discounts / Purchasing programsEmployee Assistance
ProgramWarehouse: Range in both inside and outside temperatures
(-20F to 100F)Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F)Every person
matters.We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces
differences and ensures that every person matters.C&S and their
Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and
Affirmative Action employer and consider qualified applicants
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability,
veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state
or local law.The Fine PrintThis Job advertisement does not
constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job
advertisement describes the general nature and level of this
position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change
as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate
of C&S Wholesale Grocers.QualificationsShiftCompanyC&S
Wholesale Grocers, Inc.About Our CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers,
Inc. , based in Keene, NH, is the largest wholesale grocery supply
company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain
innovation. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery
stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more
than 6,000 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases,
and institutions with over 150,000 different products. At C&S,
We Select the Best - - those with the motivation, pride, and drive
to succeed in our fast-paced world.Working Safely is a Condition of
Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. C&S Wholesale
Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran
status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local
law.
Keywords: Es3, Rancho Cordova , Vice President, Transportation, Hospitality & Tourism , Rancho Cordova, California
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