Director, Transportation

About the role

Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features.
• Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.
• Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations.
• Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
• Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.
• Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets.
• Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll.
• Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P (accounts payable) vouchers.
• Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy.
• Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes.
• Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.
• Review backhauls to ensure profitability.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma/GED; 4-year degree preferred.

Experience: 5 – 8 years of transportation supervisor experience; 4 years of transportation experience.

Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment. A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry.

Mental/Visual Demands: Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction. Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others.

Work Environment: Office is situated in the warehouse. Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.

Equipment Operated: A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system.

Qualifications

Licenses, Registration and/or Certifications: CDL License. Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program.

Candidates must have: Be 21 years or older; No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years; No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Skills

Professional Skills: Must possess good employee relations skills. Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel.