Manager, Fleet & Transportation Strategy
Border States
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fargo • North Dakota • United States
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About the role
- Provides strategic leadership for national fleet and transportation operations
- Oversees a significant asset base of power units and forklifts
- Responsible for optimizing the entire logistics network
- Integrates advanced freight strategy, robust carrier performance management, and comprehensive asset lifecycle planning
- Drives service level improvements, substantial cost optimization, and supply chain resiliency
- Ensures rigorous compliance with DOT, Hazmat, and international trade regulations
- Develops and executes high-impact transportation and freight strategies across all modes
- Manages the entire fleet asset lifecycle for power units and forklifts and trailers plus containers
- Leads high-stakes carrier sourcing and contract negotiations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field
- Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., CTP, CSCP) preferred
- Equivalent experience will be considered
- 7+ years of progressive experience in fleet operations and freight management, preferably in a national B2B or wholesale distribution environment
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a team of direct or functional reports/analysts
- Expert-level negotiation, vendor management, and data-driven analytical skills required
- Deep knowledge of transportation regulations (DOT, FMCSA) and compliance fundamentals, particularly Hazmat
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft 365, Enterprise-level TMS (Transportation Management System), telematics platforms, SAP or similar ERP, and BI tools (Tableau/Power BI)
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
- FSA & HSA
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Personal Leave time and more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
fleet operationsfreight managementlogistics optimizationcarrier performance managementasset lifecycle planningcost optimizationsupply chain resiliencynegotiationdata-driven analysistransportation regulations
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringteam managementcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeCTPCSCP