Logistics/Logistics Specialist

Kroger•Nashville, TN

10d

About The Position

Support both outbound route planning and inbound freight management for the Kroger Transportation Center (KTC). Manage costs and revenue for managed freight and route all distribution center and manufacturing store orders to ensure on-time delivery of product. Communicate with various business partners and provide staff support and technical assistance to the KTC and affiliated divisions. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

Other College degree or 1+ years of related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Ability to identify/communicate system issues quickly and effectively
Ability to identify new methods/processes, determine impact and develop implementation plan
Highly analytical with ability to understand/resolve complex operational issues involving numerous, ever-changing variables and constraints
Good organizational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Proficient in TMS, specific to JDA fleet management, One Network and i-Trade, procurement applications and Kroger web applications
Experience in warehouse shipping/receiving, supply chain, general freight hauling, direct store delivery and backhauling transportation operations
Team oriented leadership experience

Responsibilities

Procure freight, identify transportation requirements, handle freight bid negotiations and make carrier selection
Establish routing guides for all new inbound business to ensure lowest cost and greatest revenue while maintaining excellent service
Review costs and profitability on Kroger managed lanes regularly
Audit freight payment process for accuracy and timeliness through current freight payment systems
Maintain the Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Prepare reports and explain financial performance related to managed freight
Promote movement of inbound freight on the company's available fleet resources
Coach and mentor KTC staff in performance of duties; provide transportation supervisor with feedback
Tender freight orders to preferred company carriers
Monitor inbound TMS to ensure carrier acceptance and rating of shipments
Plan all outbound store delivery orders while meeting precise delivery times (PDTs), maximizing trailer cube and minimizing miles driven while also reducing empty miles
Plan, schedule, and route vendor pickups as direct store delivery backhaul returns
Maintain accurate route plan data from daily routing sessions and report results
Review transportation metrics to suggest and implement steps to achieve improvements
Perform what if routing analysis and continually strive to find efficient ways to route and reduce transportation costs
Maintain ability to work various shifts, including weekends, nights and holidays
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation