Sr. Transportation Manager - Fleet Management

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The Sr. Transportation Manager - Fleet Management is a highly visible supply chain role that is critical in driving performance and execution in the field and will directly own supporting the execution of the Fleet Strategy, Capital Planning, Management and Performance nationally for Univar Solutions .   Critical to the success of this role will be balancing  cos t , quality, and  performance metrics to ensure a high readiness rate of equipment and a low- cos t operation .  

The Fleet Areas that this position will own and lead are – field capability (development of fleet leaders and coordinators); implementing AOP tactics and performance metrics in Repair and Maintenance/Labor/Rental& Lease/Sustainability and other strategic solutions in support of Univar Solutions’ key initiatives; execute an  Ass e t Management plan across all regions; drive fuel usage improvement programs; provide best in cl ass service to our customers; support the development of near term and long term capital replacement and invest strategy; develop initiatives within the light and heavy fleets that spearhead the company’s sustainability strategy and goals.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and execute plans required to deliver financial, capital replacement, sustainability, and service goals related to the private fleets (both heavy and light); this encomp ass e s a fleet of over 4,000  ass e t s (Tractor, Trailers, Tankers, Company Light Fleet vehicles) and an annual budget of ~$100  Million .

• Ensure fleet execution against transportation requirements, meeting the needs of internal and external customers (retail customers, replenishment planning, etc.) .

• Develop and foster deep cross-functional alignment and partnership with Transportation, Operations, and Commercial stakeholders to  i dentify , and address asset  u tilization opportunities .

• Lead Transformation fleet agenda within the  S C&Ops function to include designing and implementing pilot programs that advance our sustainability goals .

• Partners with the Operations, Transportation , Commercial leaders to  i dentify potential productivity opportunities and develop 5- y ear capital replacement plan .

• Leverage business  p rocess , systems, and human capital to drive continuous improvement in service and cost performance.

• Build a culture that supports the strategic direction of the organization, fostering an environment that values individual as well as team contributions, encourages innovation, champions change, and values diversity.

• Stays abreast of new emerging trends and technologies in the fleet management and fuel usage space, shares these learnings broadly through various means and  d etermines implications

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Finance, Engineering, or Logistics from an accredited institution is essential .   An MBA or equivalent is highly desirable .

• 7+ plus years of experience in the fleet/transportation/operations field, or equivalent, covering a broad range of fleet elements mentioned above .

• Chemical distribution  expertise with a Commercial and Product Management background,  a plus .

• Demonstrated experience managing third party maintenance providers.

• Knowledge and experience working with MS Office Suite, with strong Excel skills .

• Knowledge and experience working with transportation management systems, with SAP TM preferred .

• Knowledge and experience leading network / route modeling capabilities and initiatives both with carriers and private fleets .

• Demonstrated experience with multi-modes of transportation (TL & Rail) .

WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

This position will be based out of The Woodlands, TX 

PAY & BENEFITS: 

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location

• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:  

• Strong work/life flexibility

• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company

• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews

• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at View email address on careers.univarsolutions.com .  

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.