PrimeSource Building Products

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: Lead enterprise transportation, distribution, carrier management, and network‑optimization strategy to drive long‑term value, cost reduction, service excellence, and transformational change across inbound, in‑network transfers, and final‑mile delivery. This enterprise‑level role focuses on strategic direction, cross‑functional alignment, and enterprise planning. Accountable for Transportation Optimization and Network Optimization functions, carrier base strategy, freight audit & payment governance, TMS strategy, and multi‑year capacity planning. Essential Job Functions:   Strategic Responsibilities * Define and own the multi-year transportation and network strategy that aligns with corporate growth, sustainability, and customer experience goals. * Set the strategic agenda for carrier portfolio design, cost-to-serve optimization, and total landed cost reduction across the enterprise. * Develop long-range network investment/divestment strategies using rigorous financial frameworks (NPV, IRR, scenario planning) and recommend capital allocation priorities. * Establish enterprise standards, governance, and policies for carrier management, freight audit & payment, rate structures, and contract strategy. * Lead strategic sourcing for freight capacity, negotiating enterprise agreements, and shaping market-facing partnerships to secure capacity and service resilience. * Champion TMS and digital roadmap decisions that enable enterprise scalability, automation, visibility, and advanced optimization capability. * Drive strategic analytics capability—prioritize advanced modeling, ML/AI use cases, telematics integration, and GIS insights to influence executive decision‑making. * Own enterprise risk & contingency planning for transportation (capacity shocks, regulatory changes, fuel volatility, severe weather, labor disruptions). * Define KPIs and executive dashboards that translate network outcomes into business value (service, cash flow, working capital, margin impact).   Key Responsibilities (Operational Oversight, Strategic Governance) * Provide strategic oversight (not day‑to‑day operational control) of Transportation Optimization and Network Optimization teams; prioritize enterprise initiatives, resource allocation, and capability investments. * Design, deploy, and maintain network optimization models to identify investment/divestment opportunities and support long‑range distribution capacity planning. * Own carrier base strategy: selection criteria, enterprise contracting strategy, performance frameworks, and capacity risk mitigation. * Govern freight audit & payment policies, ensuring accuracy, controls, dispute resolution frameworks, and integration with financial systems. * Lead enterprise freight sourcing (RFP/RFI) and negotiate master agreements that balance cost, service, and strategic flexibility. * Drive enterprise analytics and reporting standards (SQL, Python/R, Tableau/Power BI), ensuring consistent metrics and actionable insights. * Guide TMS strategy, integration approach with ERP and audit/pay systems, and prioritization of automation and optimization investments. * Translate complex modeling outcomes into clear business cases and strategic recommendations for the C‑suite. Leadership & Influence * Build, mentor, and influence a high-performing, cross-disciplinary team of strategists, modelers, and analysts without managing regional or site operations. * Lead change management for enterprise transformations, ensuring stakeholder alignment and measurable adoption. * Represent the company externally on strategic supplier relationships, industry forums, and regulatory/market discussions. Technical & Analytical Direction * Oversee development and application of advanced analytics, GIS/spatial analysis, telematics, and statistical methods to inform strategy. * Ensure robust data governance, integration, and model validation practices to support high‑quality strategic decisions. * Drive adoption of cost/benefit frameworks and scenario analysis methodologies across planning processes. Required Qualifications & Experience * 15+ years progressive leadership in transportation, supply chain strategy, network optimization, or logistics; proven experience at an enterprise/strategic level. * Demonstrated success in influencing C-suite decisions, building business cases for significant capital investments, and driving enterprise transformations. * Deep domain knowledge of carrier markets, freight sourcing, freight audit/pay best practices, and TMS strategy. * Experience with network optimization modeling, advanced analytics, and integrating digital solutions into strategic roadmaps. Technical Skills & Competencies * Familiarity with routing/optimization tools (e.g., SAP TM, Aptean, Descartes), GIS (ArcGIS), and freight audit/pay platforms. * Strong executive reporting skills (Tableau, Power BI). * Strategic thinker, data‑driven, persuasive communicator, and collaborative influencer with strong financial acumen.   Qualifications Required Skills and Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:  Problem-Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.  Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.  Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.  Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability.  Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Conserves organizational resources.  Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.     Qualifications: * Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Operations Research, Engineering, Business, or related field required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred. * Six (6) years of experience in analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, and SQL * Read, Speak, and Write English * Proficient with PC and Microsoft software applications * Proficient with PC Miler or similar, and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) * 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in fleet management, distribution, or supply chain operations. * Knowledge of DOT regulations, warehouse operations, and process improvement methodologies preferred. * Experience with P&L management and budgetary processes. * Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.   BLUEPRINT/ ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES    All those joining PrimeSource Brands are expected to strive to live our Blueprint to fulfill our organizational “why” – to build our tomorrow, today. The key competencies of the Blueprint are: * Care -- Leads with care; genuinely invested in the success and well-being of co-workers, customers, and the business. * Winning Together -- Builds collaborative and positive relationships with team members and customers to win in the marketplace. * Working Hard -- Reliably and consistently committed to the work at hand, showing up on time, meeting promised deadlines, and putting in the necessary time, energy, and effort to successfully get the job done. * Working Smart -- Uses time and resources wisely, always seeking a better way to complete tasks and reduce unnecessary activities. * Working Fast -- Anticipates and quickly adapts to change; moves quickly, fails fast, and efficiently pushes forward to deliver results. Working Conditions: A description of the working environment and conditions, such as office setting, remote work, physical demands, etc.     Salary and Benefits: * Salary: * Benefits: When you join the company, you can expect the traditional suite of benefits, including competitive, medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, various supplemental insurance offerings, 401 (k) with company match up to 6%, employee assistance programs, parental leave, and more. Work Conditions: Location:  Irvine, TX Schedule: M-F, extended hours as required to support the business Travel Requirement: less than 40% Work Environment: Warehouse, outdoors, and office Physical Demands (bending, lifting, and standing requirements): Reasonable Accommodations Statement:  To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEO/Disability Accommodation Statement: PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is fully committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, religion, age, color, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information and other non-merit factors.  All persons shall be afforded equal employment opportunity at PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. prohibits discrimination in all aspects of its personnel policies, program practices and operations and relationships with employees and applicants, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring and merit promotion.  PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. promotes programs of affirmative recruitment and employment at all levels of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc..  PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. subscribes to, and will implement to the full extent, all applicable laws that promote equality of opportunity. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities, and will reasonably accommodate the needs of those persons. PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within PrimeSource Building Products, Inc.