Domestic Transportation Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.•Bridgeton, MO

About The Position

The Domestic Transportation Manager will be responsible for managing assigned Linehaul operations, analyzing mainline and satellite operations to minimize linehaul costs. This person will also schedule and plans to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads, and ensure service integrity for assigned areas. This person will manage and coordinate the activates of the Linehaul Supervisors and department, while also managing supervisor’s performance and training to maximize effective utilization of resources and to ensure customer satisfaction. Proactive initiative is required to increase and sustain carrier capacity to support the budgeted growth of the road product.

Requirements

A team player who works well with others – being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value.
A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role.
Growth mindset – being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently.
Customer service focus – we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture!
Bachelor’s degree in related field or demonstrated experience required.
10+ years of overall experience in the freight forwarding.
Knowledge of AS400 required.
Ability to problem solve and be solution oriented.
Excellent organization and time management skills.
Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate to employees and upper management levels.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of operations supervisory experience and managing a team preferred.

Responsibilities

Design lanes to optimize freight flow and load factor in the truck network
Create Linehaul schedules utilizing Asset Carriers and owner operators for on time departure and arrival
Measure and monitor performance metrics for carriers
Drive strategic procurement goals to achieve throughout the year for asset-based carriers
Hold Quarterly Business Review with carriers and Owner Operators
Identify opportunities within Truck Network to reduce expenses
Daily communication with station managers to identify and schedule open loads and protect service.
Identify opportunities within Truck Network to reduce costs while improving service.
Staying up to date on trucking industry market fluctuations to aid with rate negotiations
Exhibits strong ability to negotiate carrier rates to maintain account profitability goals
Weekly coordination with accounting department to process payments for vendors timely and accurately
Excellent influencing skills: Ability to build strong business partnerships both internally and externally
Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary