Purchase Transportation Manager
About The Position
TOTAL Transportation is dedicated to the profitable delivery of each of our customer's shipments safely, on-time, and claim-free. Our commitment to consistently providing superior service is what makes TOTAL Transportation of Mississippi the best trucking company for all your U.S. transportation needs. We strive daily to provide the service our customers expect and deserve. Safety, security and service will prevail above all else. Each and every employee of Total Transportation of Mississippi is now and always will be dedicated to these principles. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected for this position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Employees performing this job may be asked to perform other duties as required and the responsibilities of the position may change. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Total is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.
Requirements
- Any combination of education or experience equivalent to a four year degree
- Superior analytical, communication and interpersonal skills; Strong problem solving and innovative thinking skills
- Extreme patience dealing with volatile situations; flawless follow-up procedures
- Comprehensive knowledge of regulations impacting daily operations (DOT – national and state)
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Powerpoint; query and/or database application programs (Showcase or Access)
- Strategic thinker with proven leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitors Purchase Transportation accounts to ensure on time delivery is made.
- Communicate directly with customers regarding schedules, service, and score cards
- Communicate issues found to the planners, and fleet managers and offer solutions to problems.
- Utilize all network to optimize purchase transportation routes
- Create driver consistencies with repeating visits to account locations
- May include other duties as assigned by Management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Basic/Supplemental Life
- Accidental Death/Dismemberment
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Savings Accounts
- Company Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with Employer Matching Contribution
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short Term Incentive Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
