Transportation Operations Manager

Autozone • Hazleton, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

AutoZone is seeking a Distribution Center Transportation Operations Manager to manage private fleet and common carrier services for one or more AutoZone Distribution Centers. This role ensures service excellence, budget compliance, and oversees transportation personnel and activities, including driver safety, maintenance, fuel, systems, reporting, and carrier management.

Requirements

• Five to seven years of experience in transportation, logistics, or business management
• Strong knowledge of fleet management, compliance, and logistics operations.
• Ability to analyze transportation challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Strong ability to partner with store management, vendors, and internal teams.
• Experience working with transportation management systems and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimized transportation schedules, ensuring on-time performance, cost efficiency, and compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Oversee external carrier relationships, including bids, line hauls, storage, and return logistics.
• Plan and meet budget guidelines while managing vendor relationships and cross-docking activities.
• Ensure adherence to transportation processes such as Daily Vehicle Condition Reports, seal programs, international logistics, and warranty recovery.
• Execute special projects assigned by the Regional Transportation Manager, preparing reports and monitoring activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed