Distribution Center Outbound Supervisor Transportation (Nampa, ID)

Tractor Supply Company

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Field Supervisor supports transportation management in the effective coordination and daily planning and workflow of TSC freight from origin to destination in a 24-7 operational environment. Ensures the most timely and cost-effective pickup, transit, and delivery with $15M to $20M in annual spend and a regional network of 150-300 stores. In addition, this position works closely with Distribution Center leadership, Carriers, Store Operations and Vendors on any transportation needs or questions.

Requirements

3+ years of logistics or transportation experience
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office software
Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
Ability to self-motivate, work with a sense of urgency, and to prioritize tasks
Display a detail-oriented approach to work
Ability to positively handle conflict
Capable of working in a cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited or university in a related field is preferred.
Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Determines and selects optimum transportation mode (Truckload, LTL or Intermodal) and tenders’ shipments to the appropriate carrier
Optimizes store-direct shipments for maximum truckload efficiency, communicates results to Distribution Center and Crossdock Vendors to ensure correct loading
Optimizes less than truckload pickups into full truckload shipments (when feasible) to maximize capacity, expense, and service
Assists in securing carrier capacity for network or assigned region.
Responsible for supervising Yard and Guard operations and adherence to TSC and Government regulations.
Investigates and resolves issues related to missing or incorrect information, late pickup and/or deliveries, misroutes, and unplanned accessorial charges.
Initiate inclement weather response from vendors
Supervise the daily activities of the yard drivers and security personnel
Interact with third party vendors to ensure security stations and drivers are staffed accordingly. Enforce the rules of the third-party vendor contract as needed.
Ensure all safety policies and procedures are being followed in the yard and remedy any issues
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the yard to include areas around the building. Report any issues to the Facilities Manager.
Collects and leverages yard data to create efficiencies and control the flow of product and vehicle transportation in and out of the Distribution Center Yard
Ensure Custom Trades Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance and standards are maintained and any breaches are reported to Facilities Manager
Reconciliation of all yard discrepancies
Leverage TSC and third-party systems to execute daily tasks and acts as a functional user in the creation of enhancements and troubleshooting errors.
Oversee yard audits and report.
Ensure quality control of loading dock and empty trailer conditions
Ensure guard shack quality control.
Maintains working relationships with Carriers, Distribution Center, Store Support Center staff and TSC team members for effective coordination of all transportation service efforts.
Serves as the geographic “point person” among TSC Distribution Center/Inventory Management staff and Freight Carriers for consistent communication channels
Supervise the day-to-day activities onsite in the absence of the Manager
Assists in the tracking and report development of inbound DC loads
Prepares/distributes carrier performance reports
Reviews carrier invoices for both freight and accessorial charges
Work with Regional Transportation Manager and Loss Prevention Manager on claim reconciliation due to outside vendors damaging TSC property/assets