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The Director of Transportation is an integral member of the ADI team that is responsible for strategic planning and execution of all aspects of transportation service and spend for the North American business unit.

The Director will lead activities and strategy to support customer service levels while delivering on financial commitments to the organization.

This position will leverage internal and external partnerships, technology, and data to identify opportunities to make positive changes to the business.

JOB DUTIES :

• Develop and implement transportation management strategies to optimize the flow of goods in from our suppliers and out to branches and customers resulting in the overall improvement in company margins and service.
• Create, manage, and execute transportation budgets and forecasts in support of overall company financial targets.
• Identify strategies and tactics to negotiate and execute a balanced service vs. cost network of carriers
• Perform competitive bids for services as needed and meet strategic initiatives
• Manage carrier relationships and performance issues by implementing and monitoring corrective action plans with providers.
• Ensure outbound delivery to branches arrive within the delivery window, reliably, consistently, and with quality
• Drive change management, project activities, and system enhancements which generate year-over-year improvements in service and cost
• Execute root cause corrective action analysis to effectively mitigate performance gaps and clearly communicate results to the organization
• Develop and manage transportation support structure
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory issues

YOU MUST HAVE :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of transportation management experience
• Experience managing freight impacts to P&L including accrual reconciliation
• Experience negotiating freight contracts

WE VALUE :

• Experience in change management and creating buy-in
• Enjoyment from being collaborative and hands-on; needs to be comfortable with both tactical execution while working on projects of strategic importance
• A leadership style with continuous improvement at its core
• A history of thriving in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment
• A self-starter personality, who maps their own direction to succeed
• The ability to resolve issues, mitigate roadblocks, and meet all management goals on time consistently and collaboratively
• Understanding of key finance, sales, supply chain, and logistics workflows
• Strong business process knowledge of transportation optimization in the distribution environment
• Intermediate Excel & PowerPoint skills (Look up & Reference Tables, Pivot Tables, financial and logical formulas skills essential), Access or database query experience a plus

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU :

• Be a part of the #1 Global Distribution Team
• Leverage your expertise to build and improve ADI's culture and Processes!
• Incentive Eligibility : This position is eligible for a 15% Bonus.
• Benefits- Day 1 - ADI Global Distribution provides comprehensive benefits in the form of major medical, dental, and vision;

401K plan with up to 8% company match; paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays

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