Transportation/Logistics Manager

Conrad & Bischoff is part of Parkland USA and the Parkland Corporation family of brands. Parkland is an independent supplier and marketer of fuel and petroleum products and a leading convenience store operator. We power a growing family of locally known brands and our team members serve retail, commercial, and wholesale customers across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean region and the Americas. As Parklanders our purpose is energizing people and business to get them where they want to go. We’re a passionate team of down-to-earth achievers, committed to getting our customers, colleagues and communities further, faster.

Job Title: Transportation/Logistics Manager

Location: Idaho Falls, ID

Major Responsibilities

• Provides supervision and oversight to direct reports (Logistics Managers and Dispatchers) within direct area of responsibility.
• Working in conjunction with the Branch Manager and the Human Resources Department, actively participates in the applicant hiring and termination process. Interviews and screens applicants to identify qualified candidates, appropriately explains job content and performance expectations to applicants, and provides hiring and termination recommendations.
• Drive a safe operations culture within the area of logistics
• Drive effective management of day to day operations related to bulk product delivery within the region, including a keen focus on improving operating KPI’s
• Lead team of logistics managers and dispatchers to maximize productivity and enhance customer service across the entire supply chain
• Implement best practices and standards pertaining to distribution and service logistics (primary, secondary delivery, supply, terminals, and network design)
• Measure and influence decisions to effectively utilize people and trucking assets; balancing costs with service level
• Leverage technology to maximize productivity, improve service levels, and deliver upon the business driven KPI’s
• Fully utilize technology and management systems to drive process improvements across the entire supply chain
• As leader of logistics; provide direct reports with training, resources, processes, and tools required to be effective in their roles
• Effective utilization of truck technology and logistics optimization tools and processes
• Maintains a viable relationship with truck drivers and customers to ensure needs are met at all times.
• Develops and assists in the evaluation of driver routes; performing and updates scheduling, maps utmost efficient and timely routes.
• Provides training and supervision of all truck drivers on all routes and provides support to Branch Manager. Promptly reports any staff issues or concerns to Branch Manager for follow-up and resolution.
• Ensures all trucks are routinely serviced, registered, and inspected and that all decals are maintained, as required. Ensures that truck logs and gas receipts are submitted on a weekly basis. Maintains equipment records and employee files
• Operates a truck in a safe and responsible manner to transport product to and from specified destinations in accordance with DOT Rules and Regulations with an established schedule or based on immediate needs. Conforms to expected time tables and communicates any changes in schedule, operational difficulties, etc., to Branch Manager
• Provides GL codes of invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures the maintenance and cleanliness of trucks in accordance with established health and safety checklists. Establishes and monitors system of vehicle safety checks. May be responsible for providing routine truck maintenance, e.g., checking oil, water, and tires; reports any malfunctions and service needs to Branch Manager for subsequent resolution.
• Responsible for developing a culture of safety among all direct reports by serving as a role model of professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, personal integrity, and respect for the fundamental rights, dignity and privacy of others
• Responsible for immediately reporting and overseeing the clean-up and restoration of all spills, mix, accidents as required by company policy and government rules and regulations. Implements crisis intervention techniques as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as necessary. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by operational needs.
• Ensure that confidentiality of data collected and stored are maintained.
• Employee must demonstrate safe work and risk management practices. Communicate and enforce all safety and security issues. Report and process all employee and/or customer incidents or unsafe acts in accordance with Parkland USA’s policy and procedure.
• Ensures that confidentiality of data collected and stored is maintained.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 Years supervisor experience
• Valid Class A Driver’s License - preferred
• DOT certified - Preferred
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills
• 3–5 Years previous supervisory experience
• Proficient knowledge of DOT Rules and Regulations
• Demonstrated analytical ability and attention to detail
• Proven record of taking initiative and responsibility, both individually and as a member of a team
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment and ability to deal with a variety of issues in different situations.
• Solid judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills