Director of Transportation

DESCRIPTION OF EMPLOYER: Founded in 1901, Feeser’s, Inc. is a family owned and operated full-line foodservice distributor located in Harrisburg, PA servicing the Mid-Atlantic region.  Feeser’s provides an expansive offering of dry, refrigerated, and frozen products to a diverse customer base comprised of restaurants, healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and other institutions. 

SUMMARY: The Director of Transportation at Feeser’s is responsible for leading the operations of the Company’s motor carrier division including execution of the division’s strategic priorities, driving performance management and profitability metrics, collaboration with the leadership team, day-to-day management and ownership of supporting technology solutions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Develop and implement comprehensive transportation strategies to achieve revenue growth targets and market share by leading the motor carrier process from lead generation to proposal development, negotiation, and final contract execution 

• Participate in business development activities with new customers to strengthen partnerships, track prospects and sales progress and provide senior leadership with regular updates on pipeline health and revenue forecasts 

• Lead discussions with leadership about strategic direction and analyze customer and route profitability, continuous improvement opportunities and customer satisfaction results 

• Utilize data and analytics to drive value across operations and business strategy including pricing, identify new opportunities for efficiencies and inform investment decisions 

• Prepare weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reporting to senior leadership on progress compared to annual plan targets, expense management and profitability 

• Conduct market research to identify trends, emerging opportunities, and gaps in the marketplace to develop targeted initiatives and marketing to enable the company to be seen as a solution provider 

• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to build brand awareness, create partnerships, and identify new business opportunities 

• Lead the ownership of the motor carrier budget process from proposal to expense control. Maintain awareness of all financial transactions, ensuring that projects are in-line with the allotted budgets 

• Ensure a Transportation department culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through meaningful engagements with drivers, best in-class service to customers, and safe and profitable operations 

• Oversee and develop drivers and Transportation associates through one-on-one coaching, training on policy and procedures, assisting in problem resolution when required, and leading by example 

• Maintain an extensive safety program that includes the Federal DOT drug testing program, accident investigation, post-accident retraining, safe driver recognition programs, vehicle inspection guidelines, driver fatigue controls, HAZMAT training certification programs, equipment training guidelines, Smith System safety programs, and Hours of Service training that also includes whistleblower education.   

• Work closely with HR to recruit employees within the department, such as drivers, dispatchers, trainers, and clerical. Lead the learning and development of Transportation employees 

SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Extensive knowledge of the transportation industry, industry trends, supply chain processes, best practices, and compliance requirements 

• Drive projects from start to finish, assign responsibilities, keep track of several processes at once, and make sure that deadlines are met 

• Strategic approach to challenges and self-starter able to problem solve by evaluating the issue, making actionable recommendations and executing 

• Must be a well-rounded communicator adept at making presentations, facilitating meetings, negotiating contracts, and holding one-on-one conversations 

• Ability to build a team, supervise, mentor and train staff 

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:  

• A bachelor’s degree in Logistics Management, Business Administration, or a related field of study (required) 

• 8+ years in the Transportation industry with logistics experience (required) 

• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (strongly preferred) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.  

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.  

• Must possess visual acuity, i.e., close, distance, and color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust.    

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.  

Feeser's, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Qualified women, minorities, and US military veterans are encouraged to apply. 

Feeser's Food Distributors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.