Logistics/Sr Transportation Manager I

Kroger•Romulus, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides leadership and direction for all facets of Transportation Operations within a Fulfillment Center (FC). The role involves overseeing personnel for the FC's delivery region, developing and implementing processes to reduce delivery expenses, and enhancing customer satisfaction with the delivery experience. The manager will evaluate operational effectiveness, drive improvements against key performance indicators, and uphold the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with progressive responsibilities in a logistics/transportation environment
Highly analytical with the ability to understand and resolve complex operational issues
Strong interpersonal skills and development of associates
Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to large groups
Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including, but not limited to audit and budgeting
Strong technical skills as it relates to web-based applications/programs with the ability to learn and master different operating systems
Excellent leadership and project management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Any fulfillment center/customer delivery experience

Responsibilities

Provide direction and guidance for all Transportation leadership within the Fulfillment Center (FC), and influence a positive and uplifting culture with team
Oversee fleet maintenance, garage, van/trailer wash, fuel island and salvage/yard operations for the FC
Oversee and execute Transportation budget, service level standards, routing configuration, driver productivity standards, garage/maintenance and fleet utilization metrics
Analyze opportunities to improve operational effectiveness as measured against key performance indicators
Partner with the centralized call center to maintain and improve customer satisfaction as it relates to the delivery experience
Assist with/manage inbound freight schedule to the FC to reduce costs and operational constraints/bottlenecks
Establish relationship with network strategy teams and advise/work to optimize geographical offering as it relates to location
Manage vendor relationships and identify opportunities to increase revenues
Lead efforts to identify transportation/freight synergies within the FC's operating region
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Maintain flexibility to work varying hours, including nights and weekends if dictated by workload/operational opportunities
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation