Director Transportation & Supply Chain Engineering

About the role

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. We are currently seeking a Director of Transportation & Supply Chain Engineering. The Director is responsible for setting strategic direction for the entire Transportation function and will be a key leader on the Supply Chain Leadership Team. The Director will provide strategic leadership for transportation operations, carrier management, procurement, and supply chain optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise transportation and carrier strategies that optimize cost, service, capacity, and network performance.
• Manage transportation spend and budget performance, ensuring attainment of the annual operating plan (AOP) goals through disciplined forecasting, cost control, and productivity initiatives.
• Lead transportation procurement activities, including annual carrier bid events, contract negotiations, carrier selection, lane awards, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Establish and govern carrier performance management programs, including scorecards, business reviews, service metrics, and accountability processes to drive continuous improvement.
• Direct transportation capacity planning in partnership with carriers, 3PL providers, distribution centers, and internal stakeholders to ensure reliable service during peak and seasonal demand periods.
• Serve as the executive escalation point for transportation capacity, pricing, service, and operational issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal business disruption.
• Identify, quantify, and implement transportation optimization opportunities, including dedicated fleet strategies, continuous move programs, mode optimization, routing efficiencies, and other cost-saving initiatives.
• Develop and advance transportation analytics, modeling, and reporting capabilities that support data-driven decision making, performance management, and strategic planning.
• Lead continuous improvement and process re-engineering initiatives across transportation and supply chain operations to eliminate waste, improve service, and drive productivity.
• Build, mentor, and develop high-performing transportation and supply chain teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• BA or BS Degree required, preferably in Logistics or Business or related experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of related experience required.
• Minimum 5+ years management experience.
• Expertise in transportation operations and pricing in each of the following areas: Truckload, LTL, rail, inter-modal, ocean.
• Transportation contracting and procurement experience for large scale network (>$100M, >100 carriers) required.
• Experience developing and implementing a carrier strategy and report card in a large, multi-site organization.
• Experience utilizing a continuous improvement methodology such as Lean or Six Sigma required.
• Project management experience required.
• Solid knowledge of Excel, Access and strong analytical skills required.
• Strong negotiation skills required.
• Strong presentation skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Masters in business preferred.
• Experience managing an outsourced logistics provider strongly preferred.
• Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods preferred.
• Experience leading change in large organizations is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date