Transportation Manager II

Genesis Logistics Inc. (Supply Chain)•Stafford, VA

4d•$72,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Transportation Manager II coordinates and supervises freight movement to and from a facility, managing carrier relationships, shipment scheduling, tracking, transportation associates, and facility fleet operations. The role works with operations, customers, carriers, and internal teams to provide reliable transportation services, control costs, meet service expectations, and maintain regulatory compliance. The manager develops processes and transition plans to support changing customer delivery models, oversees transportation reporting and freight billing, and contributes to business development activities and customer support. The role also hires, trains, develops, evaluates, and supervises transportation associates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in a related field.
Working knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations.
Experience with the transportation management function.

Nice To Haves

Experience with account management at a logistics organization.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and supervise traffic functions relating to freight movement in and out of a facility.
Direct inbound and outbound shipment scheduling to optimize carrier use according to service parameters; work with operations to resolve scheduling and dispatch issues, recommend improvements, and address customs concerns and transportation costs.
Manage the facility’s defined carrier, including meeting with local carrier representatives, monitoring performance, and assessing opportunities to improve carrier mode or mix.
Develop and implement a proactive track-and-trace process and provide timely shipment information to customers.
Develop and implement transition plans for changes in the business model, including moves from distribution-center replenishment to point-of-sale delivery to end users, and develop supply-chain service contingencies.
Direct transportation associates; hire, train, and develop staff; assign work according to skills and experience; supervise, counsel, and discipline employees; and administer performance evaluations and recommendations concerning promotions, wage increases, and terminations.
Manage the facility truck fleet, including driver and equipment selection, dispatching, and maintenance, while meeting service levels and managing costs.
Prepare billings, process freight-bill payments, and establish financial audits to assess fleet-operation cost-effectiveness.
Develop and operate transportation information and reporting systems, ensuring transportation records and reports are accurately and promptly prepared, processed, distributed, and retained; enhance reporting to meet changing customer needs.
Support business development, sales, and marketing as needed, including customer presentations and transportation studies and analyses.
Provide transportation support to customers, participate in customer meetings, and direct receiver visitation and feedback activities.
Communicate effectively with associates, customers, and carriers in person, by computer, and by phone.
Execute transportation services for customers and ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.