Responsible for all Dedicated Fleet Operations. Operations consist of delivering to 13000 stores from 14 DCs via a fleet of 1500 tractors & 6000 trailers plus a complex reverse logistics program. Manage execution of $300M budget across 6 providers including on-site staffing. In addition to Dedicated Operations, responsibilities include the direct management for Network Optimization & Engineering, Project Management, Transportation Systems, Transportation Budgeting/Financials and DC Site Selection.During time in role have also served as principal operator for International & Domestic inbound operations spanning a 50+ domestic and global carrier network including steamship lines, 50000 TEU environment, OTR trucking, intermodal, LTL, drayage, pool consolidation, origin warehousing, and US transload operations.

Manage 10 direct/indirect reports focused on the following key areas of responsibility: Inbound Carrier Management: 40+ carrier multi-modal network Transportation Financials: expense, budgeting, accruals Transportation Systems Management: Manugistics/JDA (Transport, Routing, Strategy),EDI, Web, etc Transportation Optimization & Analysis: DC/store network, DC Site Selection, Vendor Optimization, Strategic Growth Analysis, etc Transportation Audit & Compliance: Ensure all audit and regulatory policies & procedures are documented and followed

Manage 9 direct/indirect reports focused on the following key areas of responsibility: Inbound Carrier Partnership Management: 40+ carrier multi-modal networkTransportation Financials: expense, budgeting, accrualsTransportation Systems Management: Manugistics Transport, EDI, WebTransportation Optimization & Analysis: DC/store network, various analytics

Manage 6 direct reports focused on the management of Transportation Systems, Optimization, and Analytics.

Load planning, transportation analytics, vendor improvement, 3PL management, freight tender/optimization/tracking, etc

Shipping, Receiving, Equipment Operator, Cycle Count, Inventory Control