Job Description
One Tech Engineering is searching for a District Director for a position located in Atlanta, Georgia. The District Director will oversee managers and operations staff in formulating standardized SOPs for customers.
The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have 7+ years of experience with increasing levels of responsibility working directly for a 3PL / Freight Forwarding company.
District Director Responsibilities: - Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports, or customer issues.
- Collaborate with other departments to integrate logistics with business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, accounting, or shipping.
- Maintain metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, or training or safety records
- Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, or schedulers
- Direct inbound or outbound logistics operations, such as transportation or warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management.
- Direct or coordinate comprehensive logistical or reverse logistical functions for product life cycles, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, recycling, reuse, or final disposal of resources.
- Responsible for Vendor and Carrier Management including but not limited to contract and rate negotiation for domestic carriers and suppliers.
- Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency or sustainability.
- Direct distribution center operation to ensure achievement of cost, productivity, accuracy, or timeliness objectives
- Negotiate transportation rates or services
- Responsible for managing the RFQ Process including but not limited to coming up the specific Zone Tariffs for all levels of service such as expedited and 3-5 ground service.
- Analyze the financial impact of proposed logistics changes, such as routing, shipping modes, product volumes or mixes, or carriers.
- Recommend optimal transportation modes, routing, equipment, or frequency.
- Monitor product import or export processes to ensure compliance with regulatory or legal requirements.
- Participate in carrier management processes, such as selection, qualification, or performance evaluation.
- Develop risk management programs to ensure continuity of supply in emergency scenarios.
- Plan or implement improvements to internal or external logistics systems or processes.
- Plan or implement material flow management systems to meet production requirements.
- Analyze all aspects of corporate logistics to determine the most cost-effective or efficient means of transporting products or supplies.
- Create policies or procedures for logistics activities
- Communicate freight transportation information to customers or suppliers, using transportation management, electronic logistics marketplace, or electronic freight information systems, to improve efficiency, speed, or quality of transportation services
- Establish or monitor specific supply chain-based performance measurement systems.
- Implement specific customer requirements, such as internal reporting or customized transportation metrics.
- Ensure carrier compliance with company policies or procedures for product transit or delivery
- Train shipping department personnel in roles or responsibilities regarding global logistics strategies.
- Review global, national, or regional transportation or logistics reports for ways to improve efficiency or minimize the environmental impact of logistics activities.
- Any other Freight Management and Transportation related assignments entrusted to you by the executive team of Chairman, CEO and President.
- Comply with and enhance the new customer setup process.
- Oversee the on boarding process for national accounts and developing concrete and well-written implementation guides and SOPs.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Oversee regional and local sales representatives and staff.
- Work with the Director of HR to establish a staffing, training, and performance evaluation program that will attract, maintain, and develop top talent.
- Assist Global Sales Directors in devising solutions to meet client needs on an ad hoc basis.
- Determine price schedules and rates that will be competitive in your market area.
- Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
- Monitor customer preferences to determine the focus of sales initiatives.
- Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
- Confer or consult with management team to plan advertising services and to secure information on equipment and customer specifications.
Requirements of the District Director:
- 7+ Years experience with increasing levels of responsibility working directly for a 3PL / Freight Forwarding company.
- Strong understanding of transportation and logistics methods (air, ocean, road, and rail), including cost structures and service benefits.
- Proven experience managing multi-site teams, with a track record of achieving operational KPIs and customer satisfaction targets.
- Knowledge of customer service standards and best practices within the logistics and freight forwarding industry.
- Familiarity with strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance management.
- Understanding of compliance, safety, and security standards in freight operations.
- Proficient in logistics and supply chain software (e.g., CargoWise ediEnterprise).
- Experience with ERP, CRM, and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with compliance software and email communication tools.