Transportation Supervisor - Hartson Kennedy

Duties

• Planning and supervising the shipments from production to end-user
• Develop dispatching and routing activities on outbound shipments
• Track and Monitor shipments to assure commitments are met and resolve daily transportation needs
• Negotiates and secures transportation agreements with transportation partners
• Conduct an annual bid process to ensure best prices available within given timeframe
• Analyze shipping volumes between HK locations to develop synergies resulting in improved service and costs
• Maintain knowledge of regulations related to transportation including those related to hazmat shipments, safety, and freight classifications
• Ensure compliance with domestic shipping legislation
• Manage carrier performance and relationships
• Collaboration with other departments, develops and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations
• Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information; uses results to develop and implement policies, plans, and budgets
• Manage freight invoice review and payment process, outsourced to third party accounts receivable partner
• Develop a preferred carrier lists to be used by the warehouse managers
• Work with auditors as needed

Experience

• Precise attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills required
• Understanding of DOT regulations
• Experience with FTL, Private Fleet, dedicated Fleet, and Parcel
• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
• Experience working independently and demonstrating the ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 5-10 years proven experience working in the transportation industry
• Solid knowledge of supply chain management
• Logistics Understanding of DOT regulations