Logistics Manager, Transportation

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Develops, implements, and monitors logistics management activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products. The role develops solutions using the company’s volumes, systems, and partnerships to provide consistently high customer service cost-effectively. It identifies logistics needs, communicates recommendations to upper management, and provides data and recommendations concerning product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing, and usage alternatives. The role advises information systems teams and system users on logistics system improvements and changes, responds to requests for information from potential software vendors, and tests vendor software to identify shortcomings and assess vendors’ ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.

The position typically reports to a Senior Manager, Director, Senior Director, or Vice President. It involves handling sensitive or controversial situations, addressing unstructured situations with original approaches, and determining priorities and methods of work after receiving general assignments. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time. The role is based in a comfortable indoor area, with infrequent and generally unobjectionable unpleasant conditions, and regular pressure to meet deadlines or quotas and deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completing such a program.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis.
• Ability to ascertain and solve problems.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop logistics solutions that leverage company volumes, systems, and partnerships while maintaining high customer service in a cost-effective manner.
• Identify and prioritize logistics needs and communicate recommendations to upper management to support efficient product distribution.
• Provide data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing, and usage alternatives.
• Advise information systems teams and system users on logistics system improvements and changes.
• Respond to requests for information from potential software vendors.
• Test vendor software packages to identify potential shortcomings and assess vendors’ ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager