Associate Director Transportation
Core
Lead transportation strategy and execution to ensure reliable customer service, cost-effective freight movement, and operational resilience across the logistics network.
Role type
Associate Director, Transportation & Logistics
Builds
Domestic freight operations, carrier networks, and logistics partner performance
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage / Supply Chain
Required skills
Transportation strategy, carrier management, logistics network optimization, cost analysis, stakeholder leadership, change management, KPI management, risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Transportation Management Systems (TMS), SAP, Power BI, logistics scorecards, carrier portals, sustainability, safety compliance, continuous improvement methodologies
Responsibilities
Lead transportation strategy, execution governance, and performance management across domestic freight and carrier operations; Own transportation KPIs including service, cost, tender acceptance, on-time delivery, claims, detention, and capacity; Partner with Procurement to shape carrier sourcing, contract strategy, and supplier performance routines; Collaborate with Warehousing, Planning, Finance, and 3PLs to resolve transportation risks and optimize network flow; Drive cost productivity, process simplification, and digital enablement; Build team and partner capability through clear priorities and change management