Manager, Transportation

HD Supply • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Leads all transportation and delivery operations within a distribution center, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products. Oversees delivery teams, fleet operations, routing, and performance management while driving operational excellence and compliance with internal policies, safety standards, and Department of Transportation regulations.

The role manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff. It requires analyzing and investigating solutions and achieving planned results through decisions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

The work is located in a comfortable indoor area, with unpleasant conditions infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting, with frequent opportunities to move about; rare occasions may require moving or lifting light articles. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Generally requires 7+ years of experience in a related field.
• May require certification.
• A bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience managing transportation or delivery operations within a distribution center or warehouse is preferred.
• Knowledge of fleet management, route optimization, and Department of Transportation regulations is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing transportation or delivery operations within a distribution center or warehouse.
• Knowledge of fleet management, route optimization, and Department of Transportation regulations.
• Certification may be required.
• An advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery operations, including route planning, dispatching, and daily performance monitoring.
• Manage staffing, labor planning, and KPI tracking to support efficient and cost-effective delivery operations.
• Oversee fleet maintenance, vehicle inspections, asset management, and compliance with safety and regulatory vehicle inspection requirements.
• Develop and coach delivery teams through training, ride-alongs, and performance management.
• Monitor driver safety programs, incident reviews, and compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
• Resolve operational issues, process exceptions, and customer delivery concerns.
• Support project initiatives, including capacity management, market optimization, and system troubleshooting.
• Communicate performance feedback, engagement actions, and recognition programs to drivers and leadership.

What This Job Offers

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