Director of Transportation
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Be a part of the workforce at Oriental Trading Company!
Recognized as a Top 50 Internet and a Top 50 Catalog Retailer, we promote fun in how we take care of our employees, empower our employees take care of our customers, and trust our customers to take care of spreading the word. Everything else simply takes care of itself.
So grab this opportunity and transform the “daily grind” into a thriving career, where fun is all in a day’s work!
As our Director of Transportation you will oversee Transportation Operations and Customs, Compliance, and Carrier Relations. Coordinate change management activities with area managers to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost effective processing of customer orders. Oversee the design, development, communication and implementation of Transportation initiatives to assure that assigned objectives are met. Additionally, you will maintain a safe working environment and ensure staff is adhering to OSHA standards. Best of all, you will directly supervise 2-4 managers and coach and mentor staff to ensure engagement and productivity levels are maintained.
Here’s what you need to join the fun:
· Bachelor’s Degree in business, logistics or engineering required. Master’s degree preferred
· 7-10 years management experience required primarily in transportation, logistics or equivalent
· Experience with high volume parcel transportation required
· Experience with imports and international freight operations
· Strong communication/influence skills with all levels of the organization
· Strong quantitative business analytical skills
· Experience with carrier relationship management and contract negotiations
· Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
· Familiarity with Kewill Flagship and Customs preferred
Sound like fun?
Oriental Trading Company (http://www.orientaltrading.com), the nation’s leading direct marketer of value-priced novelties, toys and party supplies welcomes talented, motivated people who want to build a meaningful career and Make The World More Fun!