Director, Land Transportation

Job Summary
The Director, Land Transportation develops and drives execution of purchased transportation and freight brokerage strategies and oversees operations that support Over-the-Road (OTR), Intermodal, and third-party carrier services for House Hold Goods (HHG), Commercial, and Hawaii trade lane customers.

Primary Objectives

• Develop and support strategies for centralized purchased transportation operations.
• Direct management of U.S. transportation operations, dispatchers, carriers, IMC's, and drivers.
• Build and oversee the brokerage department, including organizational design, systems and process development, and day-to-day operational management.
• Proactively identify, prevent, and resolve transportation, dispatch disruptions and operational complexities to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Manage, lead, and develop geographically dispersed management teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure effective management of the day to day activities of dispatch, transportation, and brokerage teams responsible for all modes of transportation including Full Container Load (FCL), OTR and local, drayage, rail operations and OTR/local trucking, including rail billing, track/trace, and service performance.
• Develop and monitor compliance with effective track and trace procedures to include proactive communication to Sales and other internal or external customers the status of booked loads.
• Develop and implement transportation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and monitor compliance with standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with all transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Direct dispatch operations management teams to ensure optimal routing, scheduling, and cost effectiveness.
• Direct the development and implementation of efficient brokerage dispatch, load board management, and carrier compliance operational systems, processes, and standards.
• Monitor dispatch schedules to ensure fulfillment of delivery deadlines.
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements.
• Oversee carrier vetting, contract negotiations, onboarding, and compliance monitoring.
• Evaluate vendor performance and ensure service quality.
• Collaborate with the sales and customer service teams to understand and meet client needs.
• Utilize technology and data analysis to enhance transportation operations.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize freight costs within agreed service levels.
• Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with vendors.
• Communicate with vendors on invoice disputes and rate negotiations.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Transportation Professional (CTP) or Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) preferred

Work Experience

• 8+ years' experience in transportation management and/or dispatch operations required
• 5+ years' in a supervisory/management role required
• Experience managing owner-operator networks and contract service delivery models required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In depth knowledge of business and management principles involved in purchased transportation and dispatch operations.
• Strong operational understanding of inter-modal rail operations and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of freight brokerage operations, carrier vetting, and owner-operator management.
• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to motivate, influence performance, and lead by example.
• Ability to set clear work policies and procedures, assess priorities, and communicate effectively to staff.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage budgets.
• Ability to identify complex problems, use logic and reasoning to review related information, develop and evaluate options, reach conclusions, and implement solutions.
• Proficient in transportation management systems (TMS) and dispatch software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of tools.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with Trinium and Truckmate TMS preferred

Competencies

• Builds High-Performing Teams Selects, organizes, and motivates colleagues to work together in a committed way to achieve a common mission and ensures a pipeline of talent for the future.
• Delivers Results Rigorously drives self and others to achieve high levels of individual and organization performance.
• Engages & Inspires Others Leads with energy, self-confidence and understanding in ways that motivate colleagues to achieve more than they thought possible.
• Focuses on the Customer & Market Continuously evaluates what is important to the customer/client and develops products or solutions that exceed expectations.
• Makes Sound Business Decisions Makes timely and well-informed decisions that advance critical priorities, capitalize on new opportunities, and resolve problems.
• Partners Across Boundaries Works collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout the company toward the common good of The Pasha Group.
• Practices our Values Supports and models The Pasha Way; conduct reflects Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, Innovation and Teamwork.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND TRAVEL
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Hear and speak with sufficient clarity to understand and engage in telephonic information exchange; hear and understand verbal instructions; give and receive information verbally in person or via communication device - Often
• Walk/travel within office environment, crouch/bend to access floor-level storage - Often
• Use hands/fingers to operate office equipment, type/complete data input, write - Often
• Reach with hands, arms; lift, move and manipulate objects weighing up to 20 pounds - Regularly
• Sight sufficient to read instructions, documents, and screen-based information - Often
• Use hands/fingers to manipulate and file documents, folders, small objects - Regularly

Working Environment
This role requires work that may involve the following environmental conditions:

• Corporate office environment

Travel
Occasional Must be able to travel independently to U.S. locations including Hawaii.

Screening Requirements
Background Checks

The information included in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive or exhaustive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The salary range listed is based on the geographic zone associated with this role: Seal Beach, CA. If you are applying to work from a different location, the salary range may vary to align with the cost of labor and market conditions in that area. For applicants from other zones, we encourage you to reach out to us to confirm the relevant salary range for your specific location. Starting pay will be determined by job-related factors including experience, education, and business needs and may be modified at any time.

Zone 2: $190,000 - $220,000

This job is also eligible for participation in an Incentive Plan with a target payout based on eligible compensation and corporate/individual performance goal attainment.
Annual Incentive Opportunity: 20% of eligible compensation