Transportation Director

The Transportation Director leads all aspects of TCS transportation capabilities including inbound to DCs (domestic, import), outbound to stores, outbound to customers, and customs trade compliance. The role drives performance employing best-in-class vendor partners, technology tools (customized and package solutions), procurement activities, and budgetary responsibilities. This leader possesses strong analytical and project management abilities demonstrating a track record of consistently achieving best-in-class KPIs across quality, on-time performance, and costs. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To

Vice President, Chief Logistics Officer

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Lead teams

Hires and develops the best talent as needed, and raises the bar for other people managers in the team

Leads, coaches, motivates, and develops direct reports and extended teams

Model TCS leadership competencies, including customer focus, collaboration, driving results, effective communication, managing complexity, and others

Develop leadership, business, and industry expertise in teams

Ensure optimal performance: financial, operational, and trade compliance

Manage service provider procurement process to ensure competitive responses, thorough analysis, and a high-integrity process that results in the best overall solutions

Ensure effective execution across inbound and outbound product flow. Includes leveraging internal and external technology tools to balance truck utilization / cost with speed / service.

Ensure timely and accurate freight invoice auditing / categorization / accruals / summary reporting

Lead financial reforecasts for assigned cost categories

Monitor, maintain, and adhere to service provider contract terms

Participate in annual sustainability efforts

Drive continuous improvement within and across functions

Collaborate with service providers, merchandising / planning, DC operations, store leadership, technology, and accounting / finance.

Define options, make optimal choices, and validate results

Act as project manager on key initiatives

Act as a Subject Matter Expert

Understand TCS business model, market differentiation, and how to support it via Transportation

Stay current and inform stakeholders on industry trends, new legislation, and global, national, and local events that impact the flow of goods while implementing contingency plans to mitigate risk

Identify, quantify and communicate transportation impacts related to actual or proposed changes in the business

Represent the company

Participate in cross-functional employee engagement activities

Participate as appropriate in industry trade groups

Experience and Skills Required

College degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation Management, or a related field

Minimum 10 years of transportation management experience in a multi-site distribution network, preferably in retail

Min 5 years managing other people managers

Significant experience leading transportation functions with similar scope in complexity, spend, and team size, ideally within a retail environment

5+ years of procurement experience within domestic linehaul / FTL, import ocean, and small parcel / residential LTL transportation modes. Experience in all three is a plus.

Proficiency with two or more custom or enterprise systems, including TMS, WMS, supply chain visibility, and invoice auditing systems

Demonstrated hands-on data analysis and summarization skills, including advanced Excel and/or MS Access / SQL skills. Experience developing ad hoc reporting in enterprise tools (Cognos, etc) is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple stakeholders and – at times – conflicting goals

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization

Ability to prioritize planned and reactive work on a daily basis, while maintaining progress on multiple priorities

Demonstrated professional curiosity

The Benefits of Working HereOur benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure. Some of our benefits include:

Competitive Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera

Paid Time Off plus Holidays

401(k) plan & Company Match

Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

Office Physical Requirements

State Specific Notices

Full-Time