Transportation Lead

C&S Family of Companies•Lathrop, CA

49d•$26•Onsite

About The Position

As the Transportation Lead, this role will have primary focus on coaching and supporting a team of transportation representatives to best maximize carrier capacity and revenue while maintaining service level standards. You will contribute by: + Develop an effective working relationship across multiple outside vendors, trucking companies, Transportation team members, Procurement, Customer Service, Account Management, Warehouse, and other relative entities to drive business. + Optimize daily inbound and outbound orders to maximize profit and carrier utilization. + Communicate with Transportation leadership, Customer Service, and carriers on late deliveries, special requests, and other issues. + Proactively review and work with the team to understand committed carrier capacity, volume needs, and service expectations to identify areas for sourcing activity + Engages across the transportation department and with key support groups to help drive the broader team goals and KPIs + Assists supervisor/manager in coaching team on networks and how to identify freight that puts carrier in a position to be successful + Travel Required: No Environment + Office: Office Temperature (65F to 75F) We Offer + Benefits available (medical, dental, vision) + Union Pension + Paid training + Weekly Pay + PTO and Holiday Pay offered + Career Progression Opportunities + Employee Health & Wellness program + Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs + Employee Assistance Program Every person matters. We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters. The Fine Print This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Requirements

Knowledge of the trucking industry, a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication. Ability to independently problem solve
Training and development of others
2-5: Microsoft, SQL and Access knowledge

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the trucking industry, a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop an effective working relationship across multiple outside vendors, trucking companies, Transportation team members, Procurement, Customer Service, Account Management, Warehouse, and other relative entities to drive business.
Optimize daily inbound and outbound orders to maximize profit and carrier utilization.
Communicate with Transportation leadership, Customer Service, and carriers on late deliveries, special requests, and other issues.
Proactively review and work with the team to understand committed carrier capacity, volume needs, and service expectations to identify areas for sourcing activity
Engages across the transportation department and with key support groups to help drive the broader team goals and KPIs
Assists supervisor/manager in coaching team on networks and how to identify freight that puts carrier in a position to be successful