Group Logistics Manager I - Dedicated Transportation

About the role

The Group Manager Logistics I manages the overall financial, operational and employee aspects of multiple accounts. This individual is responsible for the profitable retention and growth of business within his/her span of control (multiple accounts), while ensuring that financial, employee, safety and customer satisfaction goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Goal setting, skills assessment, IDPs, career development, performance evaluation, on-going employee feedback, disciplinary actions
• Warning Documentation (performance/disciplinary reviews)
• Performance Improvement Plans for CLS
• Identify situations that need to be elevated to the director
• Developing direct and indirect reports
• Relevant HR Skills Training information
• Providing on-going employee feedback
• Conducting quality and effective selection of qualified personnel
• Maintaining correct staffing levels to avoid unnecessary use of outside labor
• Creating location processes and maintaining SCLM
• Cross-training of CLS and CLC
• Customer satisfaction/problem resolution
• Review of KPI tracking and improvement
• Ensure that all staff is trained in Transportation/Distribution Management
• Improve employee retention
• Reduce number of accidents against previous year
• Ensure that unnecessary overtime is reviewed and reduced
• Collision/Team Safety Reporting follow up with LM
• Supervisor First Report of Injury reporting follow up with LM
• Recommend location process initiation and/or improvement and assign responsibility to CLC/CLS
• Conduct on-going self-audits of location processes and individual accountabilities
• SOX invoice reconciliation to FFM designee (if highest level at account)
• SOX revenue recognition preparation FFM designee (if highest level at account)
• Invoice to customer
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

• Demonstrated project management and facilitation skills (Required)
• Strong oral and written communications skills (Required)
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors) (Required)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team (Required)
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment (Required)
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills (Required)
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices (Required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in business, logistics, supply chain or an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience (Required)
• Master's Degree in Related field (Preferred)
• 5 years or more in relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, warehouse or industry related field (Required)
• 5 years or more in managing, leading and developing direct reports (Preferred)
• 5 years or more in managing large multi-level teams (Required)
• 3 years or more in demonstrated experience in developing and implementing complete logistics solutions and project management skills (Required)
• 3 years or more in prior experience in leading teams in a LEAN work environment (Preferred)
• 3 years or more in Profit & Loss responsibility (Preferred)
• 1 year or more in managing customer KPIs (Required)
• 0 to 1 year in Some sales experience (Preferred)
• 0 to 1 year in Some multi-client experience (Preferred)
• Knowledge of truck brokerage – Advanced (Preferred)
• RD/Logistics/Transportation industry – Advanced (Preferred)
• Ryder Safety Programs – Advanced (Preferred)
• Ryder Financial Reporting and accounting procedures (Walker) – Intermediate (Preferred)
• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office) – Intermediate (Required)
• RD2000 computer system – Advanced (Preferred)
• Ryder products & services – Advanced (Preferred)
• Ryder sales process – Advanced (Preferred)
• Ryder pricing models – Advanced (Preferred)
• Travel: 30–40%

Pay

Salaried position with a compensation range of $110,000 to $120,000 annually. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on level and type.

Benefits

For full-time positions: comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options; paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave; and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.