Manager, Transportation

Responsibilities

• Maintain a localized routing strategy that lowers costs and improves customer service, reporting accuracy and proactive communications.
• Provide directions on route planning, delivery scheduling, flexible dispatching and performance measurement to assess plan versus actual performance for the Sacramento RFC.
• Implement swift and decisive actions to improve driver recruitment and training for the Sacramento RFC.
• Create a collaborative environment, that includes coaching and developing employees, removing barriers to achievement of objectives, and instilling a culture of innovation.
• Utilize drivers to gather real-time information that results in calculated adjustments in routing, scheduling and operational methods.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. DOT, OSHA, etc.), DOT compliant hours of service, prescribed safety practices and corporate work rules to build the most efficient route network, vehicle inspections and maintenance of store delivery windows for the Sacramento RFC.
• Manage labor hours, travel, fuel and consumable supplies within budget, maximizing time and cost efficiencies.
• Prepare work schedules including extra workdays and shifts as needed.
• Coincide required repairs with proper departments, as necessary.
• Monitor effectiveness of daily routing activities to ensure all established key performance indicators (KPI) and store customer satisfaction goals are met.
• Suggest efficiency ideas, costs reduction measures and assists with the implementation of delivery changes.
• Provides analysis of overall transportation costs from third parties to include: route management and maintenance of an economical and efficient transportation system for the Sacramento RFC.

Requirements

• 10+ years of transportation, operations, logistics leadership experience preferred.
• Proven success leading a high-performing team.
• Experience using routing, yard management, distribution management software applications, IE Roadnet/Omnitracs, WMS and TMS.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superior project management skills; results-focus with superb execution and follow-through.
• Exceptional analytic skills with a focus on financial and performance metrics.
• Efficient, highly productive self-motivated multi-tasker.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of transportation laws and regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to colleagues, customers, and the public.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS).
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $115,000 Annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision & More!

Pay

Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

Schedule

Not specified