Operations Manager II, Fleet Transportation

Position Summary...

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: Execute systematic methods for effectively operating and upgrading assets. Implements inventory procedures and software tools for inventory management. Describe and create status and management reports, such as exceptions or on-demand materials. Execute procedures for recording the acquisition of sales and the disposal of supply chain related assets.

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: Delineate the problem, leverage data to determine the root cause and apply the information to find a solution. Articulate the levers that influence the data, ensure data quality and organize & process information for analysis Participate in the feedback loop between dataintake and insights and continually work on improving the data-collection process (mode/data set etc.). Identify and propose ways to automate / improve existing process in the respective area of work with the help of technology (such as RPA, AI, Machine learning etc.). Demonstrate a working knowledge of Data Science techniques and their applications to the respective function / business.

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: Emerge process issues that exist between cross-functional groups, through the use of data and reporting, in order to improve planning and mitigate risk across supply chain. Help in identifying tasks and responsibilities suited for automation; assist in process design and implementation of automated processes across the network. Leverage data to assist in developing action plans and identifying appropriate network resources for disruption events in Supply Chain.

Fleet Readiness : Possess Knowledge of: Scheduling and reporting; Related operational and financial KPIs; Preventive Maintenance and carrier quality. To be able to: Manage scheduling and reporting of fleet keeping seasonality and contingencies in perspective. Manage budget for ensuring the fleet availability from different channels including owned, leased or market. Manage fleet maintenance & carrier quality from multiple Third Party Logistics providers and different category of vehicles.

Safety & Compliance: Possess Knowledge of: Industry best practices and safety and compliance standards; Local, State, and Federal Regulatory agencies; Audit steps, tools, and resources; Accident prevention; Risk mitigation; Change management and implementation; Business unit knowledge and performance requirements. To be able to: Monitor processes within a given business unit taking proper action to address issues, respond to questions, and support safety and compliance needs from the business ( ex. initiating cross-functional investigations, implementing process changes and new procedures, leading training, or interacting with external stakeholders) Makes process improvement recommendations by being able to identify incident patterns and process gaps and select possible solutions. Identify trends affecting proper operations and execute risk elimination plans. Designs safe workplace processes and policies, ensuring business goals and performance metrics are aligned with safety and compliance standards and regulations. Conducts safety and compliance assessments and audits of transportation safety management processes and practices within a given business unit to ensure business needs and safety and compliance requirements are met. Delivers safety and compliance training programs and communications. Execute and manage the root cause analysis plan in own area of work.

Shipping & Transportation : Possess Knowledge of: Routing & network plan; Delivery scheduling; Vehicle utilization; I