This leadership role is responsible for developing and executing transportation and fleet strategies across North America to improve profitability, service, safety, and operational performance. The position oversees fleet assets, compliance, transportation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing executive-level analytics, strategic counsel, and cross-functional leadership to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Additional Information:
50% Travel
This position is also eligible for bonus and long-term incentive compensation awards based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships.
At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:
Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It''s all here for you... let''s Create Your Possible
At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute-it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on "Candidates" to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
- Must have a Bachelor''s degree or higher in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain
- Must have at least seven (7) years of experience in Fleet Management, Safety, Asset Procurement, and DOT Regulations
- Must have experience of visualization tools such as Tableau, PowerBI, or SAP BO
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have a Master''s degree or higher
- Have DOT Safety Training / Certification
- Have at least ten (10) years of experience in Fleet Management, Safety, Asset Procurement, and DOT Regulations
- Have experience working with MIRA, Samsara, TMW, and JDA TMS
North America Transportation Strategic Initiatives - Collaborate with Regional CTS Transportation Managers to drive strategic growth in the following areas:
- Fleet Growth / Profitability - Identify ideal markets to expand local fleet operations in a challenging driver hiring environment and increase overall fleet profitability
- Service - Partner with key stake holders to leverage CTS assets for improved service to both internal and external customers
- Optimize freight & transportation for both regional fleet and National operator-owned fleet
- Innovation - Identify area where technology can be leveraged to reduce costs or minimize accidents and injuries
- Provide strategic counsel, analytics, and executive reporting on workforce, operational, transportation, sustainability, and fleet performance to support business decision-making
- Standardization of systems, tools and processes used to manage CTS operations
- Direct National CTS rates for all regions
- Build strong relationships with executive leadership, field operations, vendors, customers, and employees to drive engagement, safety, service excellence, and adoption of strategic initiatives
Fleet / Non-CTS Equipment:
- Direct Procurement of company owned fleet assets
- Direct oversight of CTS fleet ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
- Manage the timely and cost-effective disposal process of all terminated fleet assets
- Direct field Maintenance Managers on equipment maintenance and required DOT record keeping
- Collaborate with Driver Safety Committees and field personnel regarding equipment specifications
- Prudent price negotiation related to short-term equipment leasing and parts procurement
- Ensure that the fleet is prepared for future-state advancements
CTS Continuous Improvement Projects
- Prioritize and lead Division driven CIP's that impact both CTS Regional and CTS National operations.
- Maintain parking lot list of potential fleet related projects
- Focus on continuity of support for EPS, Packaging and Coil in addition to Architectural
- Manage the CTS Sales Director and ensure that empty mileage on the fleet is minimized to drive profitability
- Direct fleet asset management, including vehicles, telematics, mobile technology, software, and related equipment, while managing associated budgets, expenditures, and performance standards
Trans-planning
- Direct the standardization of the load planning process in JDA
- Measure and drive improvement of fleet utilization and compliance of TMS route optimization
- Leverage TMS system capabilities for fleet analysis
Fleet/Transportation
- Ensure that CTS rates are in line with market LTL and TL rates
- Identify concerning trends pertaining to fleet performance or profitability
- Measure and report fleet operational performance on a monthly basis
Support the Fleet Operations for CTS in the following areas
- DOT Compliance
- Serve as the Corporate Representative for CTS in all DOT related legal matters
- Accident and injury mitigation within the fleet
- Proper systems, tools, processes to manage fleet growth safely
North America Transportation Strategic Initiatives - Collaborate with Regional CTS Transportation Managers to drive strategic growth in the following areas:
- Fleet Growth / Profitability - Identify ideal markets to expand local fleet operations in a challenging driver hiring environment and increase overall fleet profitability
- Service - Partner with key stake holders to leverage CTS assets for improved service to both internal and external customers
- Optimize freight & transportation for both regional fleet and National operator-owned fleet
- Innovation - Identify area where technology can be leveraged to reduce costs or minimize accidents and injuries
- Provide strategic counsel, analytics, and executive reporting on workforce, operational, transportation, sustainability, and fleet performance to support business decision-making
- Standardization of systems, tools and processes used to manage CTS operations
- Direct National CTS rates for all regions
- Build strong relationships with executive leadership, field operations, vendors, customers, and employees to drive engagement, safety, service excellence, and adoption of strategic initiatives
Fleet / Non-CTS Equipment:
- Direct Procurement of company owned fleet assets
- Direct oversight of CTS fleet ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations
- Manage the timely and cost-effective disposal process of all terminated fleet assets
- Direct field Maintenance Managers on equipment maintenance and required DOT record keeping
- Collaborate with Driver Safety Committees and field personnel regarding equipment specifications
- Prudent price negotiation related to short-term equipment leasing and parts procurement
- Ensure that the fleet is prepared for future-state advancements
CTS Continuous Improvement Projects
- Prioritize and lead Division driven CIP's that impact both CTS Regional and CTS National operations.
- Maintain parking lot list of potential fleet related projects
- Focus on continuity of support for EPS, Packaging and Coil in addition to Architectural
- Manage the CTS Sales Director and ensure that empty mileage on the fleet is minimized to drive profitability
- Direct fleet asset management, including vehicles, telematics, mobile technology, software, and related equipment, while managing associated budgets, expenditures, and performance standards
Trans-planning
- Direct the standardization of the load planning process in JDA
- Measure and drive improvement of fleet utilization and compliance of TMS route optimization
- Leverage TMS system capabilities for fleet analysis
Fleet/Transportation
- Ensure that CTS rates are in line with market LTL and TL rates
- Identify concerning trends pertaining to fleet performance or profitability
- Measure and report fleet operational performance on a monthly basis
Support the Fleet Operations for CTS in the following areas
- DOT Compliance
- Serve as the Corporate Representative for CTS in all DOT related legal matters
- Accident and injury mitigation within the fleet
- Proper systems, tools, processes to manage fleet growth safely