Director of Transportation Management

Who We Are

 

Join us at Associated Materials, LLC, where you can be AMazing! 

 

At Associated Materials, we combine our rich history in innovation with an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement and the customer experience. For decades, we have provided exterior building products that have helped build homes and communities across North America, and we look toward the future with the same aspirations as we learn, grow, and set new standards of excellence.

 

As a leading manufacturer and distributor of exterior building products, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas in a welcoming and supportive work environment driven by safety and our core values. Join the AM team where you can be AMazing as we shape our future together.

 

The Director of Transportation Management will lead the strategic and operational management of transportation and logistics functions across the building materials supply chain.

 

This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and timely movement of raw materials and finished goods to distribution centers, retail locations, and job sites. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in freight management, fleet operations, and logistics optimization within the building materials or construction supply industry.

 

The Director of Transportation Management will report directly to the VP of Supply Chain and will coordinate with many other departments to ensure an efficient daily workflow for both Inbound and Outbound shipments for the Associated Materials Innovations products.

 

This role will drive the development, procurement, and sustainability of a service provider network to meet and exceed the requirements of our customer base.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the daily transportation metrics across multiple locations, five (5) window plants, three (3) vinyl plants, two (2) metal plants and Regional Distribution Center
• Partner with Dedicated Carrier to drive compliance with a core carrier routing strategy, while managing transportation cost, quality, delivery, and service to expected levels
• Develop Requests for Quotations; and negotiate the best value possible; utilize customer routing mechanisms
• Provide continuous operational improvement by ensuring contracted carriers deliver in accordance with company standards, policies, and committed service levels
• Develop market intelligence program that benchmarks key performance indicators/market price to ensure accurate price forecasting and risk mitigation
• Review and negotiate Master Transportation Agreements, contract terms and conditions in concert with corporate legal
• Audit and ensure timeliness of rates and payments in line with negotiated carrier rates

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Directing oversight activities related to planning, routing, and tracking of dedicated and outsourced carrier fleet
• Planning, organizing, and managing subordinate staff members to ensure work is completed and consistent with company standards
• Review and validate daily transportation metrics across multiple locations, including, on-time to pull, on-time delivery, overall trailer utilization, and dwell time
• Review and negotiate new carrier contracts as required while optimizing Cost, Quality, and Delivery of products across the network