Transportation Manager - Logistics (Corporate 412 West)
About The Position
This position is responsible for managing the transportation network of all fresh and frozen shipments including freight allocation and equipment utilization. This includes: Balancing the interrelationship of cost and service to maintain our current leadership position in on-time delivery, while minimizing our overall transportation expense; Optimize load assignments to maintain lane commitments and realize lowest cost. Work is routinely performed at a fast pace, coordinating and resolving multiple issues simultaneously. Daily duties include: Elimination of Network Inefficiencies. Resolution of carrier issues & customer delivery problems; focusing on providing superior customer service. Team Member development. Cost control and maximum utilization of resources. A substantial amount of time is spent problem-solving issues that involve bringing multiple parties together to work on a common solution or negotiating solutions that will meet the needs of all parties. Weekend and night work are a part of our routine; will receive calls at home periodically during the week. Position will be required to meet with new or current carriers to help develop business plans and expedite the business process; other duties as needed.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 3 plus years experience
- Refrigerated transportation preferred
- Standard computer skills; knowledge of legacy applications
- 2-3 trips/yr
- RESUME REQUIRED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Managing the transportation network of all fresh and frozen shipments including freight allocation and equipment utilization
- Balancing the interrelationship of cost and service to maintain our current leadership position in on-time delivery, while minimizing our overall transportation expense
- Optimize load assignments to maintain lane commitments and realize lowest cost
- Elimination of Network Inefficiencies
- Resolution of carrier issues & customer delivery problems; focusing on providing superior customer service
- Team Member development
- Cost control and maximum utilization of resources
- Problem-solving issues that involve bringing multiple parties together to work on a common solution or negotiating solutions that will meet the needs of all parties
- Meet with new or current carriers to help develop business plans and expedite the business process
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) plans
- affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
