(USA) General Transportation Manager - Regional (transportation)

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What you'll do...

Asset Management : Possess Knowledge of: Fundamentals of asset management, enterprise asset management plan; Lifecycle of assets - Acquisition, operation, maintenance and renewal; "Total cost of ownership" concept related to assets; Awareness of parts (inventory/lead time).To be able to: Implement best practices for asset management and risk assessment. Design and negotiate policies for acquisition guidelines and standards. Assess the impact of effective asset management on enterprise finances. Direct the development of and enforces compliance with asset management processes. Data & Digital Acumen : Possess Knowledge of: Data collection modes, techniques and tools; Data analytics & visualization tools and techniques; Existing and upcoming digital applications and other systems used in the respective areas; Technology innovation trends & industry benchmarks; Data governance as it relates to data quality, metadata, and data lineage; Data Science techniques and their applications in a function specific context. To be able to: Identify the potential solutions to business problems using data and advanced analytics. Administer data governance policies that ensure the proper management of the data ecosystem. Review the impact of digital technologies in alignment with the overall org strategy that drives process efficiencies or enable cost reduction. Provide inputs on process improvements using existing / innovative technology solutions (predictive analytics, AI) across the function. Define best visualization approach and solutions for specific business issues and use multiple techniques to create interactive dashboards. Partner with Data Science and Technology teams to define future state capabilities and build against those priorities in support of functional / organizational objectives. Coach and enable data driven best practices across the region. Exception Management : Possess Knowledge of: Knowledge of truck transportation loss control practices, tools and techniques; ability to assess, prevent and reduce loss in transportation, as well as recommend solutions for trucking risks; Data analytics & visualization tools and techniques; Existing and upcoming digital applications and other systems used in the respective areas; Technology innovation trends & industry benchmarks; Data governance as it relates to data quality, metadata, and data lineage; Data Science techniques and their applications in a function specific context. To be able to: Direct the use of resources like teams, budgets, and training, and technologies to implement new ways of working that eliminate opportunities for disruption in business processes. Manage reduction in non-value-added time by leveraging data, automation capabilities, stakeholder alignment, and operational readiness to best position the company to overcome daily problems like escalations, crises, and unique disruptions. Direct network preparedness for identifiable and unidentifiable risks to deliver on-time operational execution. Fleet Readiness : Possess Knowledge of: Scheduling and reporting; Related operational and financial KPIs; Preventive Maintenance and carrier quality. To be able to: Ensure availability of fleet for entire business format as per schedule and oversee performance evaluations process. Implement guidelines on allocation of budget and guide teams on mix of fleet from different channels (own, leased or market). Guide regional teams on creating, implementing, and adhering to protocols, processes, and standards of quality in order to ensure business required standards. Operational Excellence : Possess Knowledge of: Organizational Processes; Root Cause Analysis techniques; Department Workflows; Standard Operating Procedures and One Best Way Process. To be able to: Evaluates relevant industry practices from an operations perspect