District Transportation Lead - Private Fleet & Logistics

Univar Solutions USA Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

Retirement & PTO

Job summary

Univar Solutions USA Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a District Transportation Manager to lead private fleet and supervise carrier partners. This role demands strategic planning, budget ownership (~$7M), and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial GM and District Operations.

You will optimize route plans, manage capacity, and ensure on-time performance across multi-modal transportation. Travel 25–50% and a strong knowledge of DOT rules are essential.

Qualifications

• College degree and 3-5 years in logistics/supply chain.
• Experience in HAZMAT and tanker transportation operations.
• Experience in distribution environment.
• Multi-modal knowledge incl TL and LTL, regulatory issues.
• Leadership of private fleets and budgeting experience.
• Knowledge of DOT rules and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Travel 25-50% required.

Responsibilities

• Direct private fleet dispatch optimization across multiple locations.
• Negotiate truckload rates with common carriers and manage routes.
• Define capacity needs short to long term across the district.
• Guide asset utilization and capital replacement strategy.
• Own SPOT rate decisions and transportation budget (~$7M).

Skills

Logistics leadership

DOT regulatory knowledge

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting/P&L

Strong communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Multi-modal experience

Education

College degree

Tools

SAP

SAPTM

MS Office

Job description

Univar Solutions USA Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a District Transportation Manager to lead private fleet and supervise carrier partners. This role demands strategic planning, budget ownership (~$7M), and cross-functional collaboration with Commercial GM and District Operations.

You will optimize route plans, manage capacity, and ensure on-time performance across multi-modal transportation. Travel 25–50% and a strong knowledge of DOT rules are essential.