Transportation Manager

Job Summary

Oversees enterprise transportation to ensure efficient and cost-effective movement of goods. Develops and implements strategies to optimize routes, reduce costs, manage relationships with carriers, and ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Advises team members on transportation best practices, including safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, to ensure optimal operations.
• Aids manager in developing and implementing strategic plans that align transportation activities with overall business objectives and operational goals.
• Collaborates with team to coordinate processes and assignments to ensure the timely and efficient movement of goods, optimizing routes, and managing logistics challenges.
• Defines project terms and establishes timelines for transportation initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and resource availability.
• Develops solutions to transportation-related issues, such as delays, vehicle breakdowns, and compliance challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Directs workflow of the transportation team, ensuring that daily operations, including fleet management, scheduling, and route planning, are performed effectively.
• Ensures compliance with transportation regulations and safety standards, both internally and externally, including DOT, OSHA, and other applicable laws.
• Evaluates performance of transportation operations by reviewing data and reports on delivery times, costs, and service levels, making recommendations for improvement.
• Implements systems and software to improve tracking, reporting, and management of transportation activities, enhancing overall efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Years of Experience: 5-7 Years

PREFERRED Education & Experience

• Licenses/Certificates: Certification in transportation management (such as Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL))
• Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Direct Reports

Number of Direct Reports: 1 - 2

Travel

Domestic Travel: Up to 25%