About ITS Logistics
ITS Logistics is a premier Third-Party Logistics company (3PL) that provides personalized supply chain solutions with an asset-based dedicated fleet, warehousing and distribution services, and nationwide multi-modal freight brokerage. Founded in 1999, ITS Logistics operates daily throughout the U.S. and proudly offers unparalleled service backed by its strong family values and work ethic. ITS Logistics exists to improve the quality of life by delivering excellence in everything we do. To learn more about ITS Logistics, visit www.its4logistics.com.
The Culture
Our associates enjoy a strong sense of teamwork, community, career growth, and work/life balance. We actively seek team members who will add value to the business and strength to our culture. Treating others with respect and compassion is at the core of the ITS philosophy. We provide a safe and positive working environment for our employees and offer opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally. This belief also extends to our community, where we work to provide economic stability through quality employment opportunities and give back whenever we can.
Position Summary
ITS has an immediate opening for a Vice President of Parcel in our Sparks, NV location. This position reports to the President of Distribution & Fulfillment Services and is responsible for the continued development, strategy and ongoing execution of ITS’ small parcel revenue channel. This position is responsible for building a team to support carrier sourcing, developing and maintaining long term management of carrier relationships, developing parcel solutions to leverage existing customers’ volumes, supporting new business opportunities, and identifying and implementing best-in-class technology. This individual will work closely with the operations leadership team, IT, account management, sales, and carriers to ensure customer expectations are met.
Principle Accountabilities
- Develop, implement, and execute a strategic vision for the Parcel division that parallels or exceeds ITS’ other service offerings.
- Lead all areas of parcel execution – to include sales goals in collaboration with cross-functional teams, innovation, labor, technology, and strategic decisions.
- Accountable for Parcel P&L.
- Lead the organization in parcel carrier diversification and optimization - to include alternative, national, and niche carrier management, zone skipping strategy, and spend allocation.
- Drive strategic technology advancement across the division in all aspects - to include customer facing technologies, back-office automation, and carrier monitoring.
- Develop sales growth plans by adding new sales opportunities while developing incremental sales growth through existing customers in ITS’ other service lines.
- Develop and maintain customer relationships and provide recommendations on parcel solutions for our customers: product tracking, rerouting, costing and usage alternatives to increase business share.
- Continually improve small parcel carrier partnerships.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to facilitate vendor performance monitoring, continuous improvement, and driving innovative outcomes.
- Lead sourcing activities via RFPs to identify and qualify new or reduced-cost supply sources as required by category strategies.
- Establish, manage, and measure to a set of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
Position Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess a demonstrated record of accomplishment in being part of building a successful small parcel service line with a focus on customer service and growth, best-in-class claims management, superior technology and carrier relationships.
Additional requirements include:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Business or a related degree preferred, but not required.
- 7+ years of experience within strategic procurement, supply chain management with a focus on small parcel.
- Excellent leadership and strong interpersonal skills. A proven coach and motivator, with a strong customer service orientation for both the internal and external customer.
- Experience in negotiating multi-million-dollar agreements and contracts.
- A make-it-happen person, who is flexible, adaptable and possesses a high sense of urgency.
- Gets the job done right and on time, despite obstacles.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills (oral and written).
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy.
The compensation for this position is highly competitive and includes a comprehensive benefit plan with a matching 401k.