Regional VP of Transportation
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Transportation
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Management
Contracts Manager, General Management, FMCG
Manager of Marketing & Administration at The Everest Group | Executive Search | Logistics and Supply Chain
COMPANY
Our client is a leading provider of transportation and logistics services in United States. With over 60 years of industry experience, we deliver comprehensive supply chain solutions that help businesses optimize their operations and drive growth. Our integrated family of companies provides end-to-end logistics capabilities. As an industry leader, we combine cutting‑edge technology, extensive infrastructure, and deep expertise to deliver innovative solutions for our clients' most complex logistics challenges.
Our commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement drives us to consistently enhance our services and capabilities.
LOCATION
Summary: Primary responsibilities are to oversee East Coast port drayage and transportation operations and expansion. Will report to the Senior Vice President of Transportation.
Responsibilities and Qualifications- Work with key stakeholders including safety, recruiting, maintenance, finance, and business development to drive service growth and margin improvement.
- Manage operational KPI’s, costing and optimization.
- Execute planned growth in existing port drayage.
- Enforce key metrics to provide visibility into transportation performance.
- Lead, develop and train transportation and logistics personnel.
- Participation in key supply chain and industry forums.
- Develop proposals and build customer solutions.
- Oversee and ensure transportation related operations comply with rules and regulations for all applicable safety and regulatory agencies.
- Provide transportation performance reviews and analysis.
- Monitoring and coordinating transportation RFP process.
- P&L responsibilities for all drayage operations.
- Responsible for operating efficiencies, revenues, and safety.
- Execute planned growth in existing port drayage operations as well as new locations.
- Knowledge contract terms by customer.
- Develop proposals and build customer solutions.
- Bachelors’ degree, advanced degree preferred.
- 15 + years’ experience in Transportation and Logistics.
- Experience in managing union and non-union labor.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing Logistics Operations, in a highly seasonal / variable volume business.
- Deep knowledge of transportation terms, pricing, network design, and consolidation.
- Direct experience with TMS and / or other enterprises systems including telematics.
- Strong Analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills and direct contact with clients.
- Experience managing 250+ power units.
- Experience with non-asset 3PL / brokerage functions.
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