Director of Transportation at Johnstone Supply LLC

Joliet, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

200000.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Experience, Safety Culture, KPI Development, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Management, Project Management, Change Management, Budget Development, Capital Expenditure Management, Third Party Management, Contract Negotiation, Logistics Management, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Financial Operations

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Now is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. As a member of the Supply Chain team, the Director of Transportation contributes to the fulfillment of Johnstone Supply’s mission and vision by leading the transportation function of the company in support of branch operations. Our customers are professional certified Technicians and Contractors who come to Johnstone for our product selection, expertise, and quality service. Johnstone is growing, and so can you. Position responsibilities: * The Director is passionate about all aspects of the customer experience interacting with the Distribution network. Set high standards of customer service, quality, efficiency, and productivity for the Transportation function and use metrics to have visibility and drive continuous improvement in all areas of transportation operations. * Promote a safe work environment for all employees and external parties by fostering a strong culture of safety. Implement new practices and behaviors that build upon that culture. Creates KPIs and uses them to drive continuous improvement in transportation processes and practices. * Seek to continuously improve customer experience, service levels, quality, and operational efficiencies by understanding customer needs, and thinking strategically to develop solutions to reach best in class transportation operations. * Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations regarding transportation and shipping. * Set performance expectations for the team, use key performance measures, and oversee the activities of the Transportation team and external transportation partners to achieve goals and objectives and enhance the customer experience. * Execute business strategies and plans. Use project management and change management skills and methodology to lead change in the operations. * Define and fulfill financial objectives by developing annual operating and capital expenditure transportation budgets, monitoring performance to budget, and manages results. * Ensure that transportation agreements and service levels meet the needs of the Company at a competitive price by actively managing the relationship with third party transportation partners. Negotiates contracts for transportation and other third-party logistics services to deliver service, quality and cost controls. * Develop and execute plans to provide new, effective and efficient ways to move product across multiple tiers of the supply chain, from suppliers to customers and job sites. Position requirements: * Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year college or university; at least 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Ability to negotiate effectively with providers, suppliers, and Distributors on behalf of Johnstone Supply. * Extensive knowledge of transportation operations i.e., parcel, LTL, TL, multi modal, private fleet, logistics brokers, carrier negotiations, LTL pricing benchmarks (tariffs), and transportation management systems. * Project management skills: establish objectives, timelines, and deadlines; action planning to meet deadlines; evaluating current and future positions. * Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems. * Knowledge of financial operations (i.e., cost of operations, return on investment, budgets). Ability to prepare budgets and operate a logistics function as a profit center. * Knowledge of governmental regulations as applies to product distribution, including OSHA regulations, FMCSA, Worker’s Compensation, HAZMAT handling, DOT, FAA and NAFTA regulations, * Knowledge of product transportation methods, alternative solutions, and options. * Knowledge of Human Resource Management principles, including hiring, orienting, training, coaching, and evaluating employees. Johnstone Supply is strongly interested in hiring a great candidate that exhibits work behaviors & values that are conducive to building and maintaining a strong and effective company culture. These behaviors include: * Safety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely. * Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly. * One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team. * Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity. * Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions. At Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including customizable plans for medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for alternative care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including: * 4 weeks paid time off (PTO) * Safe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediately vests * Holiday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per year * Employer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans. * Employer paid life insurance and short-term disability * Voluntary long-term disability, accident and critical illness insurance * 24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth options, and Parental Time Off * Flexible spending accounts (FSA) * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your family * Coverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy services * Tuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per year * Employee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per year * Employee service milestone recognition program * Employee discounts on products & retail discounts * Variety of incentive plans for employees * Bi-weekly pay days on every other Friday * Opportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employees We understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. Johnstone Supply is North America’s leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google, and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service. EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.

Responsibilities

The Director leads the company's transportation function to support branch operations, setting high standards for customer service, quality, and efficiency within the distribution network. This involves fostering a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing team performance to achieve strategic goals.