Chief Transportation & Network Strategy Leader

Pet Food Experts; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Company-Paid Life & Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Perks & Product Discounts

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Pet Food Experts seeks a Vice President of Transportation to lead the strategy, performance, and evolution of our national transportation network. Manage our private fleet, routing, and third-party carrier partnerships to improve safety, cost, and service.

The role requires hands-on leadership, process optimization, and building a high-performing transportation team across multiple sites with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in transportation/logistics leadership.
• 5+ years leading multi-site private fleet operations.
• Proven experience in route optimization and network redesign.
• Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Experience managing third-party transportation providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation operations across our distribution network.
• Develop and execute a national transportation strategy.
• Oversee private fleet, dispatch, and third-party partnerships.

Skills

Transport leadership

Budget ownership

Route optimization

Regulatory compliance

Carrier management

Leadership development

Financial analytics

TMS proficiency

Communication skills

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

Transportation management systems

Routing and optimization technology

Telematics/data tools

Job description

Pet Food Experts seeks a Vice President of Transportation to lead the strategy, performance, and evolution of our national transportation network. Manage our private fleet, routing, and third-party carrier partnerships to improve safety, cost, and service.

The role requires hands-on leadership, process optimization, and building a high-performing transportation team across multiple sites with up to 50% travel.