Sr Transportation Manager

KeHE Distributors, LLC • Portland, OR

6h • Onsite

About The Position

At KeHE, we’re obsessed with creating solutions, unboxing potential, and serving others – and it all starts with you. As an employee-owned distributor of natural and organic, specialty, and fresh products, we’re committed to making a positive impact and scaling our success together. With a culture that fosters development and opportunity, you’ll be embarking on a career that’s moving forward. When you join KeHE, you’re becoming part of a team that is a force for good.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• A minimum of seven (7) years previous transportation/logistics experience, with at least five (5) as supervisor required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Manugistics required.
• The Transportation Manager must have an extensive knowledge of transportation and load planning, strong interpersonal skills, and be customer focused.
• Must be analytical, results-oriented, self-directed, and have excellent time management skills.
• The Transportation Manager must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to identify and resolve conflicts as well as improve processes.
• Knowledge of accounts payable, excellent problem solving, and strong research skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in transportation/logistics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor KPI’s of load planning function.
• Negotiate carrier/3rd party consolidation rates and agreements.
• Conduct performance reviews for Transportation Coordinators.
• Manage freight payment procedures and payment accuracy.
• Ensure correct freight factors are provided to prevent margin deterioration.
• Collaborate with supply chain on initiatives to improve freight expense.
• Manage freight claims disputes with carrier/3rd party consolidators.
• Ensure carrier base meets minimum insurance and DOT regulatory requirements.
• Routinely monitor inbound freight network for optimization opportunities.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED