Sr Director, Transportation

Description: About Weber Logistics Founded in 1924 and headquartered in Santa Fe Springs, California, Weber Logistics has grown from a Los Angeles warehousing operation into a nationwide, asset-based third-party logistics provider. Weber offers contract and shared warehousing, transportation and freight management, cross-docking, transloading, and value-added services across a network concentrated on the West Coast. The company operates with a tailored, partnership-first approach rather than one-size-fits-all logistics. Weber's transportation division combines asset-based fleet capacity with a partner carrier network to deliver port drayage, LTL, truckload, pool distribution, and final-mile service across the West Coast and beyond. Position Summary The Sr. Director, Transportation is the senior leader for Weber's transportation division, including asset-based operations, service centers, and the partner carrier network. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role sets carrier capacity and network direction, owns the P&L and cost-to-serve targets, and engages key customers at the executive level to design solutions that improve service and transportation cost performance. Through owned assets and carrier relationships, the Sr. Director develops capacity and leads service center leadership. The role is accountable for transportation that is safe, timely, and accurate, and works across internal and external customers, carriers, and vendors. Key Responsibilities Financial Accountability and P&L Own the annual budget and P&L for the transportation division; set cost, service, and productivity targets, and keep spending within approved budgets. Design and maintain financial models to evaluate transportation programs, services, pricing, and carrier options, and guide analysis of the financial impact of logistics changes. Manage, report, and analyze division KPIs; produce monthly performance and executive summary reports, including P&L reviews. Strategy and Division Leadership Set short- and long-term goals and priorities for the division, and participate in enterprise strategic planning, balancing customer needs with Weber's profitability goals. Analyze and recommend broad-based innovation initiatives to reduce total transportation cost and improve service. Stay current on industry trends and assess their impact on new and existing business. Service Center and Operations Oversight Direct service center operations to achieve cost, productivity, accuracy, timeliness, and safety objectives. Analyze all aspects of transportation logistics to determine the most cost-effective and efficient means of moving freight, including routing, modes, volumes, and carriers. Lead resolution of escalated service issues at Weber facilities and for customers, and drive root-cause corrective actions. Partner with Warehouse Operations, Customer Service, Accounting, and Sales to integrate transportation with customer order management, shipping, and billing. Partner Carrier Network Set carrier strategy and build capacity across all modes; develop, expand, and manage the partner carrier pool. Oversee carrier onboarding and performance through scorecards, and take corrective action where needed. Oversee carrier pricing, rate strategy, and carrier agreements within Weber's delegation of authority. Provide strategic oversight of port drayage and intermodal operations across all ports Weber serves, including steamship line relationships, ramp operations, and chassis management programs. Cultivate carrier expansion and ensure carrier compliance with Weber policies and procedures for product transit and delivery. Customer and Commercial Leadership Serve as the executive point of contact for key transportation customers; lead business reviews and build relationships at multiple levels of their organizations. Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and cross-functional leaders to develop comprehensive solutions, from proposal through implementation and o…

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