Director, Transportation and Logistics

Director Of Transportation And Logistics

You've discovered something special. A company that cares. Cares about leading the way in construction, engineering, manufacturing and renewable energy. Cares about redefining how energy is designed, applied and consumed. Cares about thoughtfully growing to meet market demands. And as "one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" is focused on the mind / body / soul of team members through our Culture of Care.

The Director of Transportation and Logistics is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end movement of freight for all Excellerate facilities within the network including inbound and outbound freight. Ensures timely and cost-effective delivery to customer and production sites. This role plays a critical part in creating partnerships and programs with our carriers to optimize the overall flow of materials and finished goods through the network. This role will develop and heavily collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create specific solutions where needed while also creating best practices. A focus of this role is over-sized, permitted heavy-haul freight; however, it will require all modes to have tailored solutions for each facility but also standardizing those practices across faculties. Creating and maintaining effective internal and external relationships with stakeholders, carriers, customers and clients are critical to this role and its continued success.

Minimum Requirements : Education : Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or a related field. Experience : 10-15 years of experience in logistics, supply chain management, or materials management. 2-3 years in experience in a leadership or managerial position overseeing teams and managing projects. Proven experience managing the transportation and coordination of different modes of transportation, ideally over-dimensional or heavy haul freight, including compliance with regulatory requirements, route planning, and managing special permits preferred. Experience utilizing software systems such as Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing, mentoring, and developing teams. Ability to inspire and drive performance and lead through influence.
• Strong communication skills allowing effective communication with Team Members, Customers, and Vendors.

Travel : up to 25% depending on business needs Work Schedule : This position works between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities :

The job description and responsibilities described are intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

How Does FTI Give YOU the Chance to Thrive?

If you're energized by new challenges, FTI provides you with many opportunities. Joining FTI opens doors to redefine what's possible for your future.

Once you're a team member, you're supported and provided with the knowledge and resources to achieve your career goals with FTI. You're officially in the driver's seat of your career, and FTI's career development and continued education programs give you opportunities to position yourself for success.

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Benefits are the Game-Changer

We provide industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You're invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular / full-time team members. Start here. Grow here. Succeed here. If you're ready to learn more about your career with FTI, apply today!

Faith Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer veterans / disabled.