The Senior Transportation Peak Manager is responsible for leading and orchestrating comprehensive peak period preparation strategies across the transportation network, working closely with S&OP, topology, network design, configuration teams in addition to transportation peak captains to ensure optimal network performance during high-volume periods.
Key job responsibilities
• Lead medium and short-term peak planning initiatives, aligning transportation capacity with forecasted demand
• Collaborate with S&OP teams to develop integrated peak readiness plans across all transportation miles
• Analyze and optimize network configurations and topology to meet peak period requirements
• Ensure network connections and nodes are properly configured and ready for increased volume
• Design and implement contingency plans for potential capacity constraints
• Oversee capacity planning and resource allocation across various transportation teams
• Monitor and assess network performance metrics to identify potential bottlenecks
• Lead transportation peak readiness and war rooms meetings
About the team
Operational Excellence team drives end to end performance success and continuous improvement. At its core, the team maintains a strong process orientation coupled with a data-driven decision-making approach, ensuring all improvements are measurable and impactful. Their customer-focused mindset guides their efforts to optimize operations while maintaining service quality. The team excels in cross-functional collaboration, breaking down departmental silos to implement comprehensive solutions, and leverages various problem-solving methodologies. With a clear results orientation, they develop and implement standardized best practices while managing operational risks. Our holistic approach to operational excellence ensures sustained growth and competitive advantage.- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
- Employee and performance management experience
- Fluent English Skills- Performance metrics, process improvement or lean techniques experience
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