Mgr Transportation Ops

GEODIS Career•Brentwood, TN

13d

About The Position

Transportation Operations Manager Who We Are: GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities. Your role on the team: Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for the efficient operation of the Transportation Department, including implementing strategic plans and providing assistance on rate quotations and contracts Analyzes reports and conducts statistical surveys in order evaluate performance and to secure information for recommending appropriate solutions to problems Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, on-boarding, performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring Interprets financial data and uses this to improve profitability and/or find accounting discrepancies Achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests Interacts with all transportation supporting teams and drives resolution on outstanding issues with department leads

Requirements

Minimum 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Travel 10% of the time may be required
Experience with budgeting and forecasting
PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Responsibilities

Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for the efficient operation of the Transportation Department, including implementing strategic plans and providing assistance on rate quotations and contracts
Analyzes reports and conducts statistical surveys in order evaluate performance and to secure information for recommending appropriate solutions to problems
Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, on-boarding, performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring
Interprets financial data and uses this to improve profitability and/or find accounting discrepancies
Achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
Interacts with all transportation supporting teams and drives resolution on outstanding issues with department leads

Benefits

Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
401k match
Paid maternity and parental leave
Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
Employee discounts
Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
Free financial wellness programs
Daycare discount program
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community + more!