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The ideal candidates are those who are agile and practical problem solvers, are equally adept at getting tasks done and thinking strategically and are relentlessly aiming at continuous improvement. This position will be a key member of our Supply Chain team and is responsible for the day-to-day management of all transportation-related functions for the entire corporation. The primary responsibilities include successfully leading our Regional Dispatch Hub, Private Fleet, and Ocean/Air/Surface Transportation Management. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated success in this field with process improvement, leveraging technology for improved operations, scaling business units and are highly service oriented.
This is a primarily remote, full-time position that reports to the Vice President of National Operations. Candidates should be based in the Eastern United States; relocation will not be offered for this position. Travel is expected at around 10%, however, could increase to accomodate business needs.
Salary range: $100,000-$130,000 / year to be determined based on experience and cost of living. What We Offer:
Working for CORT:
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the position being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.
Do you thrive on the challenge of moving inventory from Point A to Point B, in time, while minimizing cost and risk? Are you at your best navigating the controlled chaos of transportation whether on the ocean, over-the-road or to the customer’s door? CORT Furniture Rental is seeking a Director of Transportation Operations.
The ideal candidates are those who are agile and practical problem solvers, are equally adept at getting tasks done and thinking strategically and are relentlessly aiming at continuous improvement. This position will be a key member of our Supply Chain team and is responsible for the day-to-day management of all transportation-related functions for the entire corporation. The primary responsibilities include successfully leading our Regional Dispatch Hub, Private Fleet, and Ocean/Air/Surface Transportation Management. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated success in this field with process improvement, leveraging technology for improved operations, scaling business units and are highly service oriented.
This is a primarily remote, full-time position that reports to the Vice President of National Operations. Candidates should be based in the Eastern United States; relocation will not be offered for this position. Travel is expected at around 10%, however, could increase to accomodate business needs.
Salary range: $100,000-$130,000 / year to be determined based on experience and cost of living.
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
- Company-paid disability and life insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee discounts and perks.
- Opportunity to work alongside a tenured team with career growth and mentorship opportunities.
- Lead a team of 3 direct and 2 indirect reports which includes responsibility for conducting annual reviews, employee discipline, hiring and onboarding, and talent development.
- Manage relationships and execution of outsourced transportation providers and freight forwarders to include sourcing, contract/rate negotiation, execution management.
- Responsible for managing the lifecycle of our Private Fleet to include new vehicle lease acquisition, maintenance and repair budgets, and service contract negotiation.
- Manage our Regional Dispatch Department to drive increased service performance while simultaneously lowering total cost to serve in assigned markets.
- Develop and Manage Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) focused on cost control and service level performance to internal and external customers.
- Take ownership of key initiatives directly related to improving KPI performance.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable DOT/FMCSA regulations and maintain CORT’s Motor Carrier Operating Authority in good standing, in conjunction with the Safety Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
Success Factors:
- Talent Development - Willing to invest time and be active in the development of each member on your team by building trust and through frequent feedback, candor and providing opportunities to stretch and learn.
- Negotiating - Can negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; can settle differences with minimal noise; can win concessions without damaging relationships; can be both direct and forceful as well as diplomatic; gains trust quickly of other parties to the negotiations; has a good sense of timing.
- Influencing without Authority – Has the ability to influence others outside their chain of command by building meaningful relationships, serving as a thought leader, inspiring others to make change and embracing resistance.
- Interpersonal Savvy - Relates well to all kinds of people up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; build appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
- Innovation Management - Is good at bringing the creative ideas of others to market; has good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; has a sense about managing the creative process of others; can facilitate effective brainstorming; can project how potential ideas may play out in the marketplace.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience Required
- Proficiency with MS product suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Working knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Working knowledge of Dispatch Management Systems
- Must be familiar with standard Incoterms.
- Must be familiar with National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)
CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.
Working for CORT:
CORT Conducts background checks as a condition of employment and participates in the E-Verify program.
EEO/AA Employer/Vets/Disability
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance for participating locations, CORT will consider all qualified applicants to include those who may have criminal history records. Check your city government website for specific fair chance hiring information.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no set deadline to apply to this position. When it is determined that new applications will no longer be accepted, due to the position being filled or a high volume of applicants has been received, this job advertisement will be removed.
