Vendor Field Response Manager overseeing vendor performance and service in transportation for school systems. Responsible for incident response, field audits, and vendor coordination in Minneapolis.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor-related performance and service concerns
Monitor vendor adherence to service expectations
Reinforce accountability for missed stops, delays, and service failures through structured follow-up
Lead vendor-side response to incidents, ensuring appropriate investigation and resolution
Coordinate with internal teams to gather details on incidents and achieve resolution
Escalate high-risk or repeat issues to VP, Vendor Strategy & Services
Thoroughly document incidents to support compliance requirements, stakeholder updates, and potential contractual enforcement actions
Conduct in-field audits focused on vendor readiness, driver compliance, and vehicle standards
Validate that vendors are operating in alignment with contractual and regulatory expectations
Surface risks and compliance gaps for escalation and resolution
Identify recurring vendor performance issues and patterns
Provide frontline insights to inform performance management decisions
Support enforcement of corrective actions defined by leadership
Partner with Operations to align on service issues and resolution paths
Collaborate with Compliance & Performance Manager to ensure consistency in standards and enforcement
Requirements
Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required
3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, field operations, or similar environment
Required: experience working with vendors, drivers, or service providers in a fast-paced environment
Preferred: direct field-based experience responding to real-time issues or incidents
Preferred: experience conducting inspections, audits, or on-site validations
Ability to document incidents clearly and accurately in real time
Familiarity with GPS tracking systems or operational tools (preferred)
Proficiency in Google Workspace or similar tools
Ability to interpret service expectations and identify gaps in execution
Strong situational awareness and decision-making in dynamic environments
Motivated by improving outcomes for schools and families and contributing to a meaningful, service-oriented mission
Takes full ownership of accounts and follows through on issues end-to-end, prioritizing effectively to drive outcomes
Maintains professionalism, care, and accountability in all interactions, including challenging situations
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex systems, data, and processes
Anticipates needs, prioritizes what matters most, and drives thoughtful decisions around service design, routing, and account performance
Builds trust with a wide range of stakeholders and leads conversations with clarity and confidence
Clear, direct, and responsive across internal teams and school partners
Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
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