Transportation Logistics Manager

Description

Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serves as the site’s contact/liaison with outside carriers on transportation and delivery concerns. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety

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Responsibilit

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  Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time g
• oalsCoordinate in and outbound fre
• ightManage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolu
• tionCommunicate with external carriers to resolve is
• suesRespond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to custo
• mersAnalyze report data to measure transportation perform
• anceCommunicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation is
• suesAssist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions busi
• nessSupervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct rep
• ortsMust be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommoda

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Minimum Qualific

• ations4 + years’ experience in transportation and log
• isticsOutstanding analytical and problem solving
• skillsExcellent written and verbal communication
• skillsMust be organized and detail or
• ientedSelf mot
• ivatedAbility to meet goals and dea
• dlinesProficient in Microsoft Office software pr

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Desired Qualifi

• cationsSupervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics envi
• ronmentExpertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transpo
• rtationExperience within a food distribution envi
• ronmentKnowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requi