Traffic Lead

Acuity Inc.•Rosemont, IL

11d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company that uses technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more. Through its two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), the company designs, manufactures, and brings to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. Acuity Inc. achieves growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video, and control platform. The company focuses on customer outcomes and drives growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution center operations.
Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS); RXO experience preferred.
Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
Advanced Excel and operational reporting skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee shipment tracking and proactive communication.
Execute and optimize routing through TMS (RXO) to improve cost, service, and delivery efficiency.
Lead OSD (Over, Short, Damaged) resolution and claims management with carriers.
Ensure full documentation compliance including BOL accuracy, pallet counts, and packing slips.
Partner with DRP and Transportation teams to support network flow and inventory positioning.
Coordinate internal dock scheduling to align with production and outbound priorities.
Support material supply management including pallets, labels, and packaging.
Drive customer experience improvements through shipment consolidation and reduced delivery frequency.
Lead meeting cadence (daily huddles, KPI reviews, cross-functional alignment).
Coordinate customer visits, leadership engagements, and operational events.
Engagement planning, coordination, and maintenance around entertainment and dining.
Provide direction and coaching to Traffic Coordinators and Clerks.
Ensure adherence to standard work and transportation processes.
Support training on TMS, routing logic, and compliance expectations.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Support key operational metrics including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Freight Claims Reduction, Shipment Consolidation Rate, Cost per Shipment, Dock Throughput, Customer Satisfaction, and EarthLIGHT sustainability initiatives.