Plan, develop, organize, direct, manage, and evaluate the operations and budget of transportation departments or transportation companies Direct the activities of staff in relation to transportation operations including dispatching, routing, and tracking transportation vehicles
Direct the effectiveness of private, third party and contract carriage systems
Work with international carriers and freight forwarders to streamline the flow of goods across international borders and through customs
Plan, develop, and implement transportation health and safety, and security programs and activities
Develop and communicate transportation policies and procedures
Monitor operations to ensure that staff comply with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, union contracts, and government regulations
Develop and implement profit improvement plans and change management plans
Negotiate and authorize contracts, and direct procurement related to transportation operational needs Direct and manage corporate governance and regulatory compliance procedures related to transportation activities
Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of the transportation operations
Conduct investigations to determine causes of transportation accidents and to improve safety procedures
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints
Interview, select, coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of transportation personnel
Mentor select transportation staff
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships
Remain current with latest transportation technology systems and procedures
Negotiate with carriers, warehouse operators and insurance company representatives for services and preferential rates
Prepare management recommendations, such as proposed fee and tariff increases or schedule changes
Recommend or authorize capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment or property to increas