About the Role
Title: Regional Transportation Manager
(Remote)
Location: Remote Pennsylvania United States of America
JobDescription:
At Pitney Bowes, we do the right thing, the right way. As a member of our team, you can too.
We have amazing people who are the driving force, the inspiration and foundation of our company. Our thriving culture can be broken down into four components: Client. Team. Win. Innovate.
We actively look for prospects who:
• Are passionate about client success.
• Enjoy collaborating with others.
• Strive to exceed expectations.
• Move boldly in the quest for superior and best in market solutions.
Job Description:
We are looking for a Regional Transportation Manager for each of our four U.S. regions. Candidates can be located anywhere in the continental United States. Preference for each position will be given to candidates residing in the same region. Our regions are: East, West, Central, and Central Logistics Center.
You are:
A strategic thinker skilled in transportation solutions for operational efficiency and improved customer satisfaction. Adept in data analysis, you drive performance and cost-saving initiatives. Your strong analytical and communication skills enable you to effectively collaborate with teams. Agile and forward-looking, you embrace change and foster continuous improvement within your area of responsibility.
You will:
- Formulate and execute the overarching transportation strategy for the region, driving regional cost-saving measures and devising comprehensive sourcing plans.
- Strategically oversee transportation activities across multiple locations, ensuring reliable service, adherence to KPIs, optimal equipment utilization, and achievement of financial targets.
- Maintain responsibility for regional financial outcomes, managing the transportation budget to maximize EBIT.
- Lead cross-functional teams in delivering reliable service, focusing on routing optimization, equipment utilization, and the development of a comprehensive sourcing strategy.
- Monitor network KPIs, employing insights to guide regional improvements and inform strategic decision-making.
- Provide technical feedback and implement corrective action plans based on performance metrics to drive improvements.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of efficiency and lean operations across the region.
- Conduct regular operational and financial performance reviews with General Managers (GMs) and Regional Vice Presidents (RVPs), ensuring transparency and proactive issue resolution.
- Spearhead cost reduction efforts and implement initiatives that support strategic company objectives and enhance customer and employee satisfaction.
- Develop high-performing teams, aligning staffing levels with operational demands.
- Direct Area Transportation Specialists, ensuring their effective leadership and oversight of daily operational tasks.
- Work closely with local leadership, including site GMs, to maintain compliance and safety standards.
- Collaborate with the Director of Network Design to identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Coordinate with the Director of Outsource Freight and regional carriers to manage costs, enhance service quality, and ensure efficient transportation planning.
As a Regional Transportation Manager, you have:
- Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a transportation leadership role, managing complex logistics operations across multiple locations.
- A bachelor’s degree in business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a master’s degree or advanced logistics certifications preferred.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and maximizing earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT).
- Demonstrated ability to formulate and execute strategic transportation initiatives, with a track record of achieving cost savings and performance KPIs.
- Exceptional leadership skills, capable of developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills, using data-driven insights for strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
- Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS), telematics, and relevant software.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in creating compelling visual presentations for leadership that convey complex data and strategic plans effectively.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate strategies and performance metrics to leadership, as well as to foster a collaborative working environment.
- Experience in vendor management, including negotiating contracts and overseeing carrier performance to enhance service quality and cost efficiency.
- Commitment to safety standards and risk mitigation.
- The agility and willingness to respond to change, driving innovation, and operational excellence.
- Ability to travel about 25-50% of time.