Traffic Manager

ACE Hardware•Princeton, IL

3d•$86,700 - $108,550

About The Position

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Responsible for all normal operating procedures related to the traffic department. Manage department staff, drivers and equipment to ensure delivery routes and warehouse needs are covered. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES: The Traffic Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining our transportation and distribution procedures. Responsible for selection of appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs, maximize delivery efficiency and customer satisfaction. Manage our existing driver fleet and look to build on an already successful and efficient traffic management program. Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities related to planning, dispatching, routing, and tracking driving fleet. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage all transportation and logistics for outbound shipments to customers from the retail support center, while supporting service level targets. Management and oversight of a private fleet of tractors as directed by the logistics manager or retail support manager. Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services. Assist in creating budgets and handling monthly financials Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods. Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements. Assist in maintaining compliance with all federal, state and Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations and driver safety. Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives. Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets. Initiate contact with various companies and negotiate rates for back-hauls, etc. Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits on tractors and trailers, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members. Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints. Monitor carrier performance and measure results. Maintain relationships with existing freight carriers and foster new contacts. Monitor transportation costs and target areas of cost savings. Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure the traffic program is deployed effectively and meets company objectives. Responsible for selection of appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs, maximize delivery efficiency and retailer satisfaction. Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigations and loss prevention. Responsible for achieving delivery goals. Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or related field or equivalent professional experience.
Proven management experience in a distribution/traffic role
Ability to analyze and logistically manage a fleet of drivers.
Must possess positive employee relation skills and excellent communication skills.
Knowledge of Department Of Transportation rules and regulations.
Basic knowledge of budgeting and monthly financials.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong leadership characteristics.
Experienced with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Responsibilities

Manage all transportation and logistics for outbound shipments to customers from the retail support center, while supporting service level targets.
Management and oversight of a private fleet of tractors as directed by the logistics manager or retail support manager.
Analyze expenditures and other financial information to develop plans, policies, or budgets for increasing profits or improving services.
Assist in creating budgets and handling monthly financials
Set operations policies and standards, including determining safety procedures for the handling of dangerous goods.
Plan, organize, or manage the work of subordinate staff to ensure that the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational requirements.
Assist in maintaining compliance with all federal, state and Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) rules and regulations and driver safety.
Collaborate with other managers or staff members to formulate and implement policies, procedures, goals, or objectives.
Monitor spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets.
Initiate contact with various companies and negotiate rates for back-hauls, etc.
Promote safe work activities by conducting safety audits on tractors and trailers, attending company safety meetings, or meeting with individual staff members.
Direct investigations to verify and resolve customer complaints.
Monitor carrier performance and measure results.
Maintain relationships with existing freight carriers and foster new contacts.
Monitor transportation costs and target areas of cost savings.
Coordinate with internal and external customers to ensure the traffic program is deployed effectively and meets company objectives.
Responsible for selection of appropriate delivery methods to minimize delivery costs, maximize delivery efficiency and retailer satisfaction.
Responsible for the safety of the department and security of people and resources, accident investigations and loss prevention.
Responsible for achieving delivery goals.
Maintain positive driver and staff employee relations.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Semi-Monthly Pay
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents.
Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10.4% of total eligible compensation
Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review.
Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events.
Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
Adoption cost reimbursement
Identity theft protection