Regional Transportation Manager

***POSITION REQUIRES UP TO 90% TRAVEL WITHIN COVERAGE REGION***

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Senior Manager-level transportation leader with 7+ years of experience managing large-scale private fleet operations across multiple sites and regions.
• Experience overseeing 20+ distribution centers/cross-docks and supporting transportation networks of 300+ drivers.
• Proven experience managing box truck, multi-stop delivery operations with a focus on service, safety, and cost performance.
• Strong ability to lead, coach, and influence transportation operations teams across assigned region
• Expertise in DOT compliance, driver safety, fleet operations, and transportation performance management.
• Experience with Descartes routing platform, Samsara telematics/camera systems, SAP, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Smith System Defensive Driving programs and driver coaching initiatives.
• Strong time management, operational execution, and cross-functional partnership skills.

Job Summary

Manages regional transportation activities and works with various corporate partners to define and establish transportation operating budgets and strategies. Partners with field teams to ensure transportation resources support overall business objectives.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Provides transportation solutions that drive on-time performance, customer satisfaction, and cost reduction opportunities.
• Maximizes transportation operations by minimizing fleet expenses, increasing revenue per vehicle, reducing travel distance per vehicle, and lowering labor and transportation-related expenses incurred by the business.
• Ensures transportation teams are compliant with corporate guidelines, including maintaining qualified drivers and managing driver safety and recognition programs.
• Collaborates with distribution center managers to ensure fluid yard operations, efficient delivery and loading operations, and adequate resource allocation.
• Provides oversight on the execution and implementation of new transportation processes and initiatives.
• Oversees transportation staffing levels and participates in the hiring process for transportation management.
• Ensures efficient linehaul operations and provides guidance on escalated linehaul issues.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of current and potential satellite locations.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience. May recommend/make decisions regarding new programs/initiatives that have significant impact to the business and carry consequences in unsuccessful endeavors.
• Manages a larger team or multiple small teams through direction of subordinate management and/or supervisory staff.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors, such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

For CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, WA Job Seekers:

Pay Range

$122,300.00-$187,900.00 Annual

HDS provides the following benefits to all permanent full-time associates:

• Medical (with Prescription drug coverage), dental, and vision plans
• Health care and Dependent Care FSA (as applicable)
• 401(K) with company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation, Personal Time, and Wellness Day
• Paid Sick Time
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

CA, CO, CT, D.C., DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NJ, NV, NY, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WA law requires the posting of the potential salary range for advertised jobs. Individual base pay is determined based on a variety of elements including market data, experience, skills, internal equity and other factors.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.