Associate Logistics Manager

Werner Enterprises • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Associate Logistics Manager is responsible and has operational oversight for the day-to-day transportation operations under the direction of the Dedicated Logistics Manager, which includes driver management, load planning, and customer service functions to ensure customer satisfaction. The operational functions include revenue generation (headhaul / backhaul), invoicing/billing, safety, equipment maintenance monitoring and driver payroll. This must be accomplished in conjunction with meeting the key performance indicators (KPI’s) established by the Dedicated Logistics Manager, Operations Manager and our Customer.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, Management, or Transportation/Logistics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two to three years customer service experience preferred.
• Two to three years transportation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assigning drivers to loads by optimizing load information such as origination, destination, type of freight, number of miles, stops, directions, etc. with driver needs and availability.
• Continually focus on driver training and driver retention by building and maintaining driver relationships through understanding and meeting driver needs.
• Responsible for account profitability and growth.
• Monitor drivers load assignments to achieve customer service expectations.
• Monitor drivers safety needs, pre-trip inspections and CSA scores to ensure safe, legal and on-time delivery of freight.
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety, with the support of corporate safety department, enforcing compliance with Federal, State and Organizational rules and regulations.
• Interface with various departments such as billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, and fuel.
• Ensures compliance with all policies and procedures while making safety conscious decisions.
• Understand and adhere to our customer’s dynamics, service expectations, goals, and initiatives as they relate to improving value for the Customer and Werner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Benefits

• This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans.
• We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees