Line Haul - Transportation Manager

Position Overview

This position will provide leadership and guidance for all Pool related logistics operations, including network design, analysis, rate negotiations and leadership for the Domestic Operations Team. This position has ownership of the business relationships with the pool points (awards/terminates contracts, manages corrective action) and is the key liaison with the RVP's and DM's

The position is tasked with managing the continuous flow of materials from our Distribution Center to our national retail stores. Providing support to the Distribution Center's daily operations, long term goals and strategic initiatives is paramount.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Personal Leadership

• Updates knowledge and skills to handle new complexities, challenges, and responsibilities.
• Responds resourcefully and constructively to new demands, priorities, and challenges or obstacles.
• Promotes a culture of respect for, commitment to, and compliance with Company values, beliefs, and standards.

Results Leadership

• Uses appropriate metrics and data to monitor and improve processes and practices.
• Sets challenging, clear goals/targets and expectations for achieving business results.
• Continually searches for ways to improve customer service (including the removal of barriers, and providing solutions).

People Leadership

• Builds relationships with people across a variety of functions within the company.
• Provides feedback, coaching, and guidance where appropriate to enhance others' skill development.
• Train and develop existing Transportation team members to raise the overall skill level of the team in the areas of logistics and professional service.
• Defines and articulates a clear role and direction for his/her own work unit, consistent with the organization's vision, strategy, and direction.
• Supervisory responsibility for the Domestic Pool team.

Thought Leadership

• Uses the most appropriate financial and quantitative indicators to measure business performance.
• Chooses the best alternative based on consideration of pros, cons, tradeoffs, timing, and available resources.
• Analyzes critical issues, trends, and root causes, and identifies the solutions that best address them.

Skills and Abilities

• Exceptional problem-solving skill.
• Ability to produce and analyze financial data.
• Required ability to use MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong Leadership skills, the ability to train, direct and lead others.
• Ability to lead and deliver complex projects in a timely and efficient manner.
• Possess a strong sense of urgency for store needs.
• Ability to travel to various pool locations as needed.

Qualifications / Education / Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years leadership experience in logistics.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years exposure to transportation operations.
• Prefer a BS in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, or Business Administration.
• Solid understanding of retail stores and how they operate in terms of logistics and inventory.
• Strong DC operations knowledge.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work conducted in a warehouse and/or office environment.
• Must be able to use a computer and mouse.
• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including hours outside of normal schedule.
• Attire will be business casual.
• Continuous mental and/or visual attention; the work requires constant alertness in both a warehouse environment and an office environment.
• The noise level is moderate.

• Able to lift up to 25 lbs on an occasional basis.
• The physical demand typically applied in this job includes: lifting, pulling, reaching, carrying, pushing, standing, walking, stooping, and bending.

Qualifications / Education / Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3 to 5 years leadership experience in logistics.
• Minimum 4 to 6 years exposure to transportation operations.
• Prefer a BS in Logistics, Transportation, Distribution, or Business Administration.
• Solid understanding of retail stores and how they operate in terms of logistics and inventory.
• Strong DC operations knowledge.