Manager of Transportation & Logistics

• Assist in all transportation needs not excluding any private VIP transfers or needs from other departments or locations
• Oversee daily transportation and scheduling of drivers and vehicles.
• Maintain all registration, maintenance, cleaning and execution of all bookings created as requested.
• Ensuring that items needed for RED are cleared, sourced and/or delivered to their respective locations.
• Day-to day management of ground based group and transient transportation
• Assistance with Purchasing, logistics and licensing of vehicles
• Hiring, training and compliance of drivers
• Management of any sub-vendor relationship
• Coordination of group and transient guest movements including airport meet and greets and hotel arrivals and departures
• Driving vehicles as necessary
• Execute island tours and site visits as assigned
• Assist as assigned with any ground based logistics in support of RED’s USVI operations which could include the movement of goods and/or associates.
• Manifesting and confirmation of all group’s arrivals and departures, coordination with client and RED sales team as assigned
• Ensure that all vehicles are maintained and insured
• Ensure employees are trained and aware of duties and functions.
• Create checklists, policies and operational systems for the transportation department.
• Assist with advertising, marketing and sales for the Transportation Department.
• Other projects/tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Valid USVI driver’s license

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to walk on various types of surfaces including rough terrain, sitting, standing, maintaining balance, climbing stairs, ladders, and inclines, working alone and in remote areas.
• Must be able to work various work settings such as exposure to sunlight, outside temperature extremes, exposure to smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, solvents, and oils.
• Ability to meet the physical demands which include physical strength, agility, and endurance. May include walking, standing, stooping, bending, lifting, or pushing 50lbs.
• Knowledge of the principles of basic report preparation.
• Knowledge of vehicles regulations and safe practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and procedures of reliable data collection and recordkeeping.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all persons contacted during work.
• Ability to operate assigned equipment, read and interpret documents.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to record and supervise procedures and to prepare reports and statements from such records.
• Ability to analyze problems and to recognize and develop pertinent data therefrom with strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to operate with little or no supervision.
• Must be willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.