Director Transportation

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Responsible for the leadership and management of the Transportation organization for Fresenius' Medical North America Supply Chain organization.

Scope of the role includes direct oversight of our long-haul fleet operations/staff, 3rd Party relationships and process ownership for all aspects of transportation (long-haul thru customer delivery).  Develops strategies and oversees the deployment of programs and initiatives to deliver on organizational objectives aligned with our Supply Chain vision.  Drives network-wide optimization through process innovation, technology advancements and organizational development programs.  Ensures the TruBlu Logistics fleet operates within effective standards and all transportation regulation/compliance guidelines, including FDA, BOP, OSHA and DOT.  Manages organization to meet or exceed all service, customer experience, quality, cost and safety targets established by the Supply Chain organization. 

 

Oversees a budget, including staff, fleet and 3rd party spend of $90-100M annually.  Develops process expertise and excellence in the supply of products throughout the US distribution network and delivery of healthcare products to Fresenius' home patients, internal clinics and external customer facilities.  Drives a continuous improvement culture through a well-defined strategy and implements effective employee engagement practices aligned with the Supply Chain organizational strategy and objectives.

 

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Develops, communicates and deploys the transportation organization strategy.


* Develops goals and objectives aligned with the strategy, manages execution of initiatives and delivers value to the organization.


* Utilizes techniques in alignment with the company mission and core values as a means to implement positive change.


* Directs the Fleet and Transportation Management functions throughout the North American network.


* Manages our long-haul fleet operations, fleet and personnel.


* Manages and oversees 3rd party transportation provider relationship and performance.


* Develops process excellence capabilities for all aspects of our transportation operations, including last mile customer delivery.


* Develops and implements a robust Transportation Mgmt.

System (TMS) capability to improve service and cost performance.


* Standardize the Fleet and create master specifications for vehicles.

Negotiate with 3rd Party Lessors & Partners.


* Works closely with, and makes recommendations to senior management regarding identified issues and decisions related to the Distribution Operations DOT Compliance, equipment requirements & recommendations, and EH&S programs.


* Recommends emerging technologies to improve fleet compliance and safety.

Oversees the implementation of these programs.


* Standardize training programs to optimize the performance, regulatory and compliance capability.


* Develops ...