Manager, Corporate Transportation

HD Supply • Atlanta, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

HD Supply is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. We enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. With over 80 years of experience, we hold leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) sector. Our 44 distribution centers across 25 states and two Canadian provinces offer an expansive selection of approximately 200,000 SKUs, including high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products at competitive prices. We also provide industry-leading, value-added services such as localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics, and innovative solutions, making us a trusted supplier for over 300,000 customers.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in transportation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of contract analysis/writing, freight audit processes, and governmental regulations, including HazMat, Customs, NAFTA, OSHA, and DOT.
• Master’s degree in supply chain or industrial engineering preferred.
• Certification in Transportation and Logistics (CTL) a plus.
• Proficient in TMS (MercuryGate TMS, JDA, LeanLogistics, Manhattan Associates) functionality and reporting.
• Experience in transportation modeling tools a plus.
• MicroStrategy, Tableau, SAP and Oracle experience a plus.
• Experience in distribution or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the selection of transportation related carriers, researching, qualifying and sourcing vendors.
• Ensures carriers meet company needs and standards through evaluating carrier coverage areas, service levels, financial history and pricing.
• Manages transportation service levels as a liaison between locations and core carriers, evaluating use of approved and non-authorized carriers to ensure maximum service levels.
• Represents company needs through analyzing and negotiating contracts with carriers.
• Directs the integration of acquired companies to ensure compliance with company needs and standards.
• Generates reports on productivity, cost, service, savings, benchmarking, compliance, roll-out schedules and carrier metrics.
• Maintains and enhances TMS functionality.
• Monitors TMS compliance and low cost carrier usage.

What This Job Offers

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