Transportation Manager - Full-time

Description

Transportation Manager
Columbus, OH.

Purpose

- Responsible for the SPLASH Transport (In-House Fleet) budget for Ohio Valley/Mid-South Region
- Administer the direction and control of all personnel, assets, and customers assigned to the Transport ops
- Ensure that the customer interface is managed in the most effective manner
- Manage external common carriers’ performance and cost
- Manage the planning and scheduling of company transport vehicles in within region to maximize revenue producing opportunities and minimize non-productive down time and excessive overtime

- The individual will be responsible for the Transport Operations (In-House Fleet) located in Columbus and Louisville and will manage a territory that consists of all shipments encompassing the states of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Western Pennsylvania, Tennessee
- The individual will be responsible to manage the Transport Operations operating budget and be responsible to identify and manage backhaul revenue
- The individual will manage a staff of 51, inclusive of 44 company drivers, as well as 36 tractors and 160 trailers
- The individual will be responsible to control assets in excess of $9.5 million
- 10% or less of travel

Essential Functions of job

40%: Operational and P&L Responsibility for the Transport Group in Irving

• Manage the Transport Operation Group’s financial performance to meet or exceed developed budget
• Identify and manage backhaul operations to meet/exceed budgetary revenue targets
• Administer the direction and control of assets under control
• Responsible to manage the BG Transportation budget for assigned region

20%: Manage interactions and relationships with customers and stakeholders
including Manufacturing Operations, Sales, PBS, Distribution, and ABC
Suppliers

• Ensure Transport Operations perform services consistent with consignee needs
• Develop close partnership with Production and Planning Teams in order to effectively respond and support manufacturing needs
• Collaborate with Ryder Team in order to maximize common carrier performance and minimize transportation cost
• Alignment and communication with Inventory Planning to order to support the replenishment needs of the internal branches
• Identify inbound opportunities with PBS and Plant Supply Chain Team
• Negotiate competitive backhaul rates with PBS and vendors
• In conjunction with Fleet, ensure maintenance and fuel costs are below market costs
• Manage driver performance and take proper disciplinary steps as necessary
• Manage and retain a designated fleet of drivers

15%: Continuous Improvement in both Cost and Service for the Transport Group
In Columbus

• Develop tools to accurately track the operating efficiencies of individual drivers. Identify drivers operating below goal and develop plans for improvement.

15%: Transport Fleet Safety, Training, and DOT Compliance

• Coordinate and participate in the presentation of training programs on the safe operation of Company Transport vehicles
• Assist in the establishment and promotion of safety and health programs to reduce industrial accidents and health hazards
• Ensure Transport Operation complies with all applicable DOT requirements

10%: Develop and Maintain Cost and Service Metrics for the Transport Group
Operations in Irving

• Develop a balanced scorecard for the Transport Operations performance. Metrics to include: Revenue per Truck vs. Cost per truck, Empty miles vs. Productive miles, Asset utilization, cost optimization of all shipping lanes, driver efficiency, Backhaul efficiency/Yield, Common Cost per lane, On Time Service (common carrier & fleet).

Total Rewards
We take great pride in offering our people benefits that are competitive. We appreciate hard work, innovative ideas and unending passion, which is why we provide a comprehensive set of benefits and options designed to fit the unique lifestyles of our employees from day one based on eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Experience: 2 + years people management and people development
5 + years’ experience in transportation and distribution

Educational Requirements
Bachelors from an Accredited University

Pre-requisites
- Accountable – Delivers Agenda
- Aggressive – Acts in Energetic and Urgent Manner and wants to Win
- Adaptable – Interested in New Ways of doing things
- Succeeds Despite Obstacles
- Collaborate - Builds Productive Relationships both Internally and Externally
- Coaching and People Management Skills
- Ability to Solve Problems
- Ability to work in High Pressure Situations
- Strong Customer Orientation
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Knowledge of the Transportation Industry including Fleet Management
- Self Motivated
- Self Directed

Performance Standards:
Qualitative & quantitative performance measures

Success in this role will be measured through a balance of qualitative and quantitative
performance measures and will Include:

- Transport Operations Costs vs. Budget
- Transportation Costs vs. Budget
- Transport Fleet Productivity, including Miles and Revenue
- Revenue per Truck vs. Cost to Operate
- Empty Miles vs. Productive Miles
- Asset Utilization
- Driver Efficiency
- Backhaul Efficiency/Yield
- Weight per Shipment
- On-Time Delivery
- People Development
- Driver Management
- Customer Satisfaction and Score Carding
- DOT Compliance
- Driver Safety

People Mgmt.
(2) Supervisors
(5) Coordinators
(44) Drivers

Key Relationships (internal/external)

• This individual will represent Transport Operations to the Columbus and Louisville Operations team
• Internal customers include Manufacturing, Inventory Planning, BG Sales and Distribution, Transportation and Distribution
• Close collaborations with Finance, Ryder, and Fleet
• Manage performance and grow success with common carrier teams

Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. (NYSE: DPS) is the leading producer of flavored beverages in North America and the Caribbean. Our success is fueled by more than 50 brands that are synonymous with refreshment, fun and flavor. We have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks, and 11 of our 14 leading brands are No. 1 in their flavor categories. In addition to our flagship Dr Pepper and Snapple brands, our portfolio includes Sunkist soda, 7UP, A&W, Canada Dry, Crush, Mott's, Squirt, Hawaiian Punch, Penafiel, Clamato, Schweppes, Rose's and Mr & Mrs T mixers.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group is an equal opportunity employer and affirmatively seeks diversity in its workforce. Dr Pepper Snapple Group recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. EOE Minorities/ Females/ Protected Veterans/ Disabled