Assistant Transportation Manager - Traffic

Dot Foods, Inc.•Mt Sterling, IL

8d•$69,350 - $104,026•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Transportation Manager in Traffic, you will help ensure Dot Transportation’s North American fleet operates efficiently and cost-effectively through thoughtful planning and execution. You will lead a team, monitor performance, and support custom haul, carrier, and route planning operations to drive service, profitability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent Dot Foods experience
Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Computer skills, experience in using Microsoft Office programs/ applications
Previous successful leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Prior transportation experience
Ability to influence desired behavior change with internal/external customers and vendors
Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in one-on-one and group settings
Ability to function in a multi-tasked environment

Responsibilities

Manages and supports development of a team including hourly and salaried direct reports.
Manages cost and profitability metrics to identify and address service gaps, performance issues, and inefficiencies across assigned regions or accounts.
Analyze driver capacity and freight trends to optimize planning across all locations.
Maintains the various DTI systems and reporting to ensure accurate flow of data.
Collaborates cross-functionally with dispatch, warehouse, customer service, replenishment, and business development to ensure alignment.
Supports Director of Freight Sales to lead team, providing analysis, request for proposals, and contracts.
Oversees the initial investigation process for carrier and custom haul claims to minimize risk to DTI.