Transportation Manager

Description

OBJECTIVES:

• Increase operational effectiveness of the transportation function as measured by Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs and Inventory (SQDCI)
• Enforce safety & general housekeeping; compliant equipment operation & DOT practices
• Data accuracy and integrity for delivery schedules, third party carrier contracts/rates and cost analysis
• Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse, retail stores, in-house CDL drivers and third-party carriers to schedule deliveries
• Continuously seek route optimization for shipments across the full order cycle
• Analyze financial impact of logistics changes, routing and shipping options
• Reduce operating costs by improving process flow, eliminating duplicate steps and seeking employee input for better job performance
• Establish & continuously communicate clear standard operating procedures for all processes within the logistics function
• Continuously train and develop team members on how to successfully perform their job, hit performance goals, and work safely
• Provide team members and drivers clear instructions to meet delivery schedules requiring special handling
• Implement standard work in communications to 1) clarify accountabilities and expectations for team members and 2) establish consistent on-going use of leader check-ins with associates
• Operate with internal customer needs (voice of the customer) in mind; shipments received to facilitate easy unloading; shipments delivered to facilitate retail store receipt and staging

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
• Report maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
• Organize training sessions for employees (Ex. Proper use of machines and handling merchandise)
• Coordinates training of new employees, current employees and labor management
• Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods
• Develops daily checklists and capture performance data
• Collaborate with other warehouse departments and other managers to optimize processes
• Ensure quality of shipments before they are sent out
• Stay up-to-date with safety regulations
• Responsible for maintaining company Health and Safety including OSHA standards, and promotes Safety standards
• Executes SOPs and hold your team accountable, including progressive discipline when necessary
• Manages employee time and attendance, and updates hours appropriately
• Completes and revises daily end of shift reports
• Provides feedback to develop employees and future leaders
• Updates and communicates labor needs regularly
• Ensure compliance to legal regulations and company policies
• Report to warehouse management on activities and issues

Requirements

• Solid knowledge of supply chain management
• Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to supervise and train staff
• Communicate updates and needs to warehouse, customer, and carriers
• Must be accurate with attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule (until work is done), including nights, weekends, and holidays
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of Transportation Manager experience

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Ensures Accountability
• Communicates Effectively
• Directs Work
• Lean/Continuous Improvement

KEY RESULTS:

• YOY accident rate reduction (# Accidents x 100 /# Vehicles)
• YOY OB transportation cost reduction (3PL loads only)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to squat, kneel and balance
• Must have ability to stand, or sit, for extended periods (entire shift) and to move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
• Ability to bend and twist frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Routinely work near moving mechanical parts such as vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies or similar mechanical devices
• Moderate to loud noise levels
• Willing to work in hot and cold conditions