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xPL Traveling Transportation Program Manager
Turner Construction Company
A leading construction firm delivering projects across diverse sectors including commercial, residential, and industrial.
Lead supplier management and transportation logistics for xPL Offsite projects
9d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction Management
General Contracting
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Pre‑Construction
Virtual Design & Construction (VDC/BIM)
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Residential
Healthcare
Sports
Aviation
Transportation
Infrastructure
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
logistics strategy
kpi reporting
contract negotiation
budget management
vendor management
team leadership
Engage in continuous learning activities to stay informed of emerging transportation technologies, industry trends, and best practices and share findings and best practices with team.
Maintain compliance with existing contracts and partner workflows (e.g., transport, customs) through KPIs analysis and conduct structured business reviews to identify risks, mitigate issues, and address complaints.
Develop and implement logistics strategies to meet client objectives and manage expectations for transportation requirements aligned with internal stakeholders on inbound, outbound, and return goods flows.
Manage budgets and adhere to financial targets related to transportation management services and track profitability and trend financial performance.
Negotiate contracts, support new service rollouts, and serve as main point of contact with transportation providers for xPL Offsite Transportation operations.
Create, maintain, and review key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting metrics to identify opportunities to improve costs and services, and avoid financial exposures.
Supervise team and participate in hiring process, onboard new employees, deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with employee development needs.
Establish structured contract management disciplines for vendor pre-qualification, Request for Proposals (RFP), and contract updates and renewal processes.
Maintain relationships with transportation providers to monitor and confirm proper handling based on best practices, budget, agreed performance levels and xPL Offsite logistic standards.
Manage and evaluate domestic and international transportation partners and Third-party logistics providers to facilitate excellent customer service and cost-effective operations.
Serve as primary transportation contact for onsite project teams, xPL Offsite teams, and other internal leaders.
What you bring
supply chain
4pl
mba
sap
manhattan
inventory
Process and critical thinking skills with sound judgement for decision-making and problem solving
Experience in supply chain, 4PL, commercial construction, or related industry
Ability to prioritize, resolve, and drive closure to open issues
Interpersonal and team building skills with ability to work across organizational levels and develop trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Supervisory management experience with ability to mentor, delegate, and develop employees
Knowledge of procurement processes, implementation of 4PL, transportation carrier/mode network, and transportation services
Extensive knowledge of domestic and international manufacturers, suppliers, and maintain information on industry trends
Bachelor’s Degree from accredited degree program, advanced degree (MBA) or Master’s Degree, preferred, in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or related field of study, and minimum of 12 years of experience with progressive responsibility in supply chain operations, transportation, or logistics and with minimum of 3 years of experience in a direct supply chain function, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Able to motivate teams and projects to move forward in a complex environment
Ability to quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions
Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and achieve project milestones for on- time completion
Negotiation skills with ability to influence outcomes
Ability to read and interpret general contract and subcontract documents, scopes of work, and project schedules
Professional written and verbal communication with effective presentation delivery skills, able to anticipate needs of audience, and tailor communications appropriately
Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, control tower, and transportation management systems (e.g., SAP, Manhattan, Infor, Blue Yonder)
Advanced knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
Ability to drive process enhancements and develop pragmatic approaches and solutions to drive simplification through continuous improvement concepts and methodologies
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