Director of Transportation, IT
Company: CJ Logistics America, LLC
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 20, 2023
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Job Description:
CJ Logistics loves collaboration and a team environment.
Therefore, this role is located at our Corporate Office in Des
Plaines, IL and has a hybrid work arrangement (3 days on site and 2
days remote).Candidates must live within a commutable distance to
the corporate office.Position Overview:Accountable for building
subject matter expertise in all Transportation Technology
functional areas and technical proficiency in all integrated or
support systems and solutions. Facilitating the development ofbest
in class Tools and workflow to enable Operations Efficiency and
actionable information to realize value for the customer.The
selected Director Transportation IT candidate willDemonstrate
proven leadership skills, with intuitive people skills and a
strategic mindset.Have a proven track record of supporting the
sales efforts and subsequently successful end to end delivery of
multi-million-dollar programs.Have a proven successful track record
delivering complex programs within a greater business community to
realize customers digital transformation objectives.As a key member
of the CJ Logistics IT Group, you are expected to:Provide
leadership and direction to orchestrate the overall delivery of
highly complex programs.Demonstrate proven experience to foster and
manage successful relationships with senior executive stakeholders
aligning expectations and achieving successful program
outcomes.Lead effective executive stakeholder management
practices.Partner with Account teams, drive Steering Committees to
successful outcomes.Orchestrate the delivery ecosystem across a
varied environment of technology and partners, connecting
cross-functional, and virtual project teams to deliver a successful
program.Manage and facilitate client problem and solution
escalation process serving as a liaison with CJ Logistics Senior
Leadership to ensure effective resolution.Continually demonstrate a
growth mindset, acquiring new skills whilst maintaining your
development and adaptability.Essential Duties &
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement the Tech Strategy for
Transportationenhance and evaluate Transportation Management
Systems, related applications of integrated solutions and projects.
This will include in-house development activity as well as
third-party packaged applications. Develop, implement and manage
the transportation it roadmap. Define and implement communications
and reporting for key stakeholders to CJ Logistics America
Executives, Transportation Management Center Leadership, Customers,
Logistics Centers, and the Transportation Management Center
operations and business partners to assure timely and consistent
information flow.Core and extended technology ManagementProvide and
report technology metrics daily, weekly, and monthly as required.
Plan, direct, implement, develop, configure transportation software
to meet internal and external goals and objectives. Manage projects
effectively across the network utilizing internal and external
resources. Manage core and extended technology partners and vendors
in terms of performance to CJ and relationships.Vendor
ManagementBusiness Process IntegrationLead continuous improvement
initiatives within the customers' supply chain network. Present
project findings and deliverables at customer meetings. Create,
communicate and implement transportation initiatives that result in
opportunities to grow/expand the customer relationship, driver
operational efficiency, improve service, reduce cost and add value.
Build a strong, collaborative relationship with customers through
effective communication, problem solving, integration, innovation,
information management, and access. Assess and understand the
customers & business requirements and translate their needs within
CJ Logistics America. Act as the lead Transportation communications
resource to keep senior management appraised of customers
performance and systems integration status.People Development and
CultureDrive positive business results by building an engaged and
talented team. Drive a culture of accountability by setting clear
expectations and providing direction and feedback to all staff.
Collaborate with leadership and human resources to establish a
culture where employees are respected, challenged, and provided the
resources to accomplish their objectives. Manage cross-functional
teams to include external third-party contractors, consultants,
customers, and suppliers to ensure our processes, applications, and
presentation of information meet the changing needs of the
operation and our customers. Evaluate configurations, system
utilization, and training needs; select, develop and implement
training as required. Additional duties as assignedRequirements and
Qualifications
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