Director of Transportation

Director of Transportation

We are currently seeking an experienced Director of Transportation who is comfortable and capable of managing all facets of our active transportation department.

Responsibilities

• Manage nationwide T/L and LTL freight movement, based upon seasonal and current business needs
• Coordinate activities of East and West Coast soft goods consolidation facilities, including integration of eastbound rail services
• Management of import container, C-TPAT and MLB programs from the far east utilizing NVOCC and direct service providers
• Direct the activities of our private, non-union trucking fleet
• Oversee the multi-state back-haul/empty miles program, equipment maintenance, and diesel fuel contracts
• Negotiate small parcel program, including oversight of internet and consignee billing programs
• Establish carrier metrics and service standards for all vendor partners and monitor outcomes
• Negotiate the purchase or leasing of trailers and service cargo vans

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in all facets of transportation negotiations, fleet management, import and small parcel functions among multiple locations
• Bachelor’s Degree with a Master’s Degree in Business or Logistics preferred
• Department or specialty store experience a plus
• Strong skills in negotiations and contract assessment
• Ability to create RFPs, and develop cost, systems and service analyses to aid in decision making and assimilation
• Familiarity with the integration of transportation management, freight payment and warehouse management systems. Literate in SmartWay and sustainability environments.
• Proficiency in developing operating, payroll, and capital budgets to support the development of long-term business plans
• Strong leadership skills to direct the activities of the transportation team

Benefits

• We believe in taking care of our co-workers to the best of our ability, and that’s why we provide a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary STD/LTD, company paid life insurance, 401(k)
• Weekly Pay
• Paid vacations and personal days
• Liberal employee discount
• Opportunity for advancement

About Us

Boscov’s began as a peddler’s dream. Over the last 100 years, we’ve grown into America’s largest family-owned department store. We’ve entertained the crowds with celebrity guest appearances, done thousands of in-store demonstrations and supported our communities in countless ways. We’re dedicated to finding the best deals that we can for our loyal customers. Our co-workers work hard, but reap the benefits of friendship and fun. Ask someone why they love working at Boscov’s and they’ll tell you, “we feel like we’re part of the family.”

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boscov’s Department Store, LLC