job summary: POSITION: Director of Transportation - Contract Logistics Reports to: Chief Executive Officer A leading company specializing in Contract Logistics solutions in multiple verticals, is looking for their next Director of Transportation to oversee Customer Service, Dispatch, and Drivers. This position will be responsible for overseeing all transportation, distribution, and warehousing for the company. This organization enables clients to streamline the process of delivering products and information to market by providing solutions that increase overall efficiencies while reducing expenditures related to logistics and transportation. The Director will have a strong background in Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics and Supply Chain activities. The Director will have experience cultivating both strategic and partnering relationship. Develop appropriate transportation policies and programs that meet cost and service objectives Responsible identifying and selecting key carriers including truckload, intermodal, warehouse, consolidation, and LTLNegotiate annual and spot rates with carriersOversee freight auditing. Develop and direct the implementation of procedures to ensure that freight claims are processed and collected in a timely manner.Analyze and compare transportation costs, equipment availabilityDirect and supervise scheduling of incoming and outgoing shipments from all facilities Experience ( required ) 10+ years working in Transportation, Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial Management and/or Trading, with 5-7 years in the truck modeBuilding & leading diverse teams; motivating teams to high performance and results Partnering with senior leaders and businesses to understand strategies/requirements and translating them into priority actionsCustomer and vendor relationship managementAt least 5 + years of contract / pricing negotiation experienceLeading the development and execution of a regional strategy in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and interestsExperience with Transportation Management and Warehouse Management SystemsExperience with all Microsoft ApplicationsCollege degree is preferred, but not required location: Reading, Massachusetts job type: Permanent salary: $140,000 - 150,000 per year work hours: 8 to 5 education: No Degree Required experience: 12 Years responsibilities: Develop appropriate transportation policies and programs that meet cost and service objectives Responsible identifying and selecting key carriers including truckload, intermodal, warehouse, consolidation, and LTLNegotiate annual and spot rates with carriersOversee freight auditing. Develop and direct the implementation of procedures to ensure that freight claims are processed and collected in a timely manner.Analyze and compare transportation costs, equipment availabilityDirect and supervise scheduling of incoming and outgoing shipments from all facilities qualifications: . 10+ years working in Transportation, Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial Management and/or Trading, with 5-7 years in the truck modeBuilding & leading diverse teams; motivating teams to high performance and results Partnering with senior leaders and businesses to understand strategies/requirements and translating them into priority actionsCustomer and vendor relationship managementAt least 5 + years of contract / pricing negotiation experienceLeading the development and execution of a regional strategy in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders and interestsExperience with Transportation Management and Warehouse Management SystemsExperience with all Microsoft ApplicationsCollege degree is preferred, but not required skills: Account Management Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information.