Strategic partnerships, business cases & external representation: Negotiate multi-year transportation agreements and strategic partnerships, develop business cases for transportation investments, automation, and network changes, build high-performing leadership teams, and represent the organization with carriers, vendors, regulatory agencies, industry associations, and strategic partners. The VP partners closely with executive leadership to establish strategic priorities, manage significant operating and capital investments, and drive enterprise-wide operational excellence across transportation network performance, fleet reliability, carrier partnerships, regulatory compliance, workforce effectiveness, and key business outcomes.