Manager Logistics Operations

Alliantgroup • Fairfax, IA

6d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Travero, we believe there is always a way to get to YES; that innovative thinking can overcome any challenge; that being a good partner means delivering – every time; that silos are something you see out the window, not at the office; and that success requires agility and ambitious action. With experts in freight brokerage, rail and barge terminal services, warehouse management and transloading, Travero gives customers a one-stop shop for customized supply chain solutions so they can focus on the thing they care about most - growing their business. Travero, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alliant Energy, is a logistics solutions company with more than 100 years of experience in freight management and delivery. Lead a high-impact logistics operation where you will oversee 10–15 direct reports across customer service, account development, carrier management, and transportation operations while driving service excellence, profitability, and growth. This full-time onsite leadership role offers the opportunity to develop high-performing teams, strengthen customer and carrier relationships, optimize transportation processes through various platforms, and influence both day-to-day operations and long-term business strategy. This role is ideal for a proven transportation, logistics, or supply chain leader who excels in communication, relationship building, delegation, and strategic thinking, and is passionate about developing talent while delivering exceptional results. Job Summary Responsible for developing a team to meet the needs and expectations of our customers, carriers and the company as a whole. Acts as the communications conduit between production leadership and the executive team. Collaborates with the leadership group to develop short term and long term plans to exceed company expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related area
• Experience in Transportation and/or Supply Chain Management Operations.
• Experience effectively developing, managing and leading highly motivated, productive teams.
• Must be available to be on call and to travel as needed.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to details and accuracy; focus on quality improvement.
• Ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize for self and direct reports.
• Excellent decision making, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer skills: Keyboarding, MS Office, Internet, Maps, and proven ability to learn proprietary system(s)
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Third Party Logistics.
• Experience working in and creating efficient processes within Transportation Management Systems.
• Experienced in managing people and leading teams/virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains operations standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
• Ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by employees.
• Monitors operations, implements procedures and sets standards to maximize sales and profits and provide exceptional customer service.
• Ensures sustained profitable growth by consistently identify new business opportunities at existing and potential customers.
• Develops and implements ongoing process improvements to enhance productivity and streamline functions.
• Manages operational costs impacting company profitability.
• Monitors and motivates staff to exceed operational goals and customer expectations.
• Manages administrative and operations services to support company operations.
• Determines staffing requirements, interviews, hires and trains new employees.
• Leads regular team meetings to discuss business updates, issues and recommendations.
• Demonstrates proficiency at managing, coaching, counseling and mentoring other technical professionals.
• Is capable of inspiring high performance in others.
• Performs all management duties including, but not limited to, budgeting, hiring, performance reviews, employee development, coordinating and scheduling work, salary recommendations, discipline, ensure employees report to work fit for duty, leadership, grievance resolution, coaching & counseling, models Travero’s Core Values at all times.

Benefits

• Paid time off including vacation days, sick days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, non-birthing parents, and adoptive parents
• Healthcare, dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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