Transportation Manager I

National salary range: $85,000 – $100,000. In California and Washington the range is $85,000 – $110,000.

About the role

Transportation is a pillar for any supply chain, and at DHL Supply Chain you are a part of everyday life. A storm or the breakdown of a truck shouldn’t stop our customer’s products from getting to the consumer when they need them the most. Working in transportation, you will ensure that the supply chain doesn’t break by coordinating with internal and external parties to guarantee the best solution for the customer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise all traffic functions relating to freight movement in and out of a facility.
• Direct and supervise the scheduling of inbound/outbound shipments to ensure most economical utilization of carriers based on service parameters; interface with operations to resolve any problems associated with scheduling and dispatching.
• Recommend programs to the director that improve the transportation function, including customs concerns and regulating costs.
• Manage the defined carrier providing services to the facility, including meeting with local carrier representatives, monitoring carrier performance, and reviewing current practices versus potential improvements by changing carrier mode or mix.
• Develop and implement a proactive track-and-trace process to ensure all shipments are delivered in a timely manner; provide track-and-trace information to the customer promptly.
• Develop and implement transition plans in support of a projected changing business model migrating from DC replenishment to POS delivery to the final end-user customers; develop service contingencies to support the entire supply chain.
• Direct transportation associates to achieve prescribed objectives; develop and maintain a productive staff by hiring, training, and professional development; match skills and background to work requirements; apply sound communication and motivational techniques; supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates; implement a performance evaluation system for promotions, wage increases, and terminations.
• Manage and administer the facility truck fleet by selecting drivers, equipment, dispatching, and performing maintenance to achieve expected service levels and manage costs.
• Prepare billings and process payments of freight bills; establish a financial audit for fleet operations to determine cost-effectiveness.
• Develop and operate an effective transportation information reporting system; ensure accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution, and retention of all necessary reports and records; develop additional or enhanced reports to support customer’s changing needs.
• Support business development, sales, and marketing efforts as needed, including customer presentations and directing the completion of transportation studies and analysis.
• Provide transportation support and assistance to customers as needed; participate in customer meetings; direct the receivers visitation program, including furnishing specific feedback to customers.
• Effectively communicate with associates, customers, and carriers in person, via PC, or via phone to accomplish necessary objectives.
• Ensure flawless execution of transportation services to our customer.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory issues within the scope of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a related field.
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations.
• Experience with the transportation management function.
• Experience with account management within a logistics organization (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Prescription coverage.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
• Paid vacation and holidays.