Manager, Transportation

HD Supply•Levittown, PA

About The Position

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? HD Supply is looking for a results-driven Transportation Manager to lead and develop a team of 60+ delivery drivers at our Bayonne Distribution Center. In this critical role, you'll oversee operations, ensure compliance, and drive performance that directly impacts our customers and our business. If you're bilingual, passionate about leading teams, optimizing logistics, and making a measurable difference every day—this is the opportunity for you. Job Summary Leads and develops strategy for freight function. Develops negotiation strategies and manages carrier relationships. Ensures customer requirements are met with minimal service disruption.

Requirements

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline.
Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field.
May require certification.
Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Nice To Haves

bilingual

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.