Dedicated Fleet Strategy & Operations Lead

Keefe Group, LLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company <|

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Life Insurance & AD&D

Voluntary Benefits including Short/End

Job summary

TKC Holdings, Inc. is seeking a senior transportation leader to manage 11 dedicated fleets, drive financial performance, and lead RFP activities. The role partners with operations, sales, and vendors to optimize cost, service, and backhaul revenue.

The position requires extensive fleet management, strongExcel and analytics skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Missouri-based role with strategic impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred
• 10+ years of related transportation, supply chain, fleet management, purchasing, or logistics experience

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of 11 dedicated fleets, serving as single point of contact and dotted-line manager for fleet managers
• Respond to daily escalations from sales, customer service, operations, and fleet partners
• Evaluate fleet financial performance; recommend expansion/contraction based on cost-per-hundredweight vs. over-the-road rates
• Lead RFPs for expiring contracts and new locations; gather inputs, model, review submissions, and recommend solutions
• Identify opportunities to increase backhaul revenue via inbound orders or third-party shipments
• Establish routing guides for each location and direct operations teams
• Lead weekly/bi-weekly KPI review meetings (cost-per-hundredweight, utilization, on-time delivery)
• Conduct monthly safety meetings with vendors and ensure safety KPIs are met
• Oversee weekly invoicing, supervising contractor activity and submitting to AP
• Monthly allocation of vehicle expense and reporting to AP and Finance

Skills

Cooperation/Teamwork

Attendance/Punctuality

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Planning and Organization

Accountability/Dependability

Vendor Management

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Related Field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

TKC Holdings, Inc. is seeking a senior transportation leader to manage 11 dedicated fleets, drive financial performance, and lead RFP activities. The role partners with operations, sales, and vendors to optimize cost, service, and backhaul revenue.

The position requires extensive fleet management, strongExcel and analytics skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Missouri-based role with strategic impact.