What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Supervisor position at Lowe's?
What You Will Do
The Transportation Supervisor is primarily responsible for planning outbound deliveries, inbound load scheduling to the RDC, coordinating intercompany shipments, and supervising the activities and managing performance of Transportation Associates located in the Transportation Center. In addition, the Transportation Supervisor works with stores to resolve daily delivery and load quality issues, coordinates with carriers to meet service expectations, monitors the LTL program, coordinates yard movements and trailer pools, and verifies freight move data integrity to ensure invoice accuracy.
What We're Looking For
What You Need To Succeed
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
The Transportation Supervisor is primarily responsible for planning outbound deliveries, inbound load scheduling to the RDC, coordinating intercompany shipments, and supervising the activities and managing performance of Transportation Associates located in the Transportation Center. In addition, the Transportation Supervisor works with stores to resolve daily delivery and load quality issues, coordinates with carriers to meet service expectations, monitors the LTL program, coordinates yard movements and trailer pools, and verifies freight move data integrity to ensure invoice accuracy.
What We're Looking For
- Required to work a set schedule that meets the needs of the facility.
- May be asked to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends based on the needs of the facility.
- Must work in a distribution/warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.
- Minimally must be able to lift 25 pounds; ability to lift up to 70 pounds.
What You Need To Succeed
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field OR 4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Transportation, or Logistics
- Basic math and reading comprehension skills
- Basic computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Proven record for complying with safety requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers
- Leadership experience with direct report responsibility
- Experience mentoring and coaching others
- Experience using of troubleshooting processes to resolve problems
- Basic computer skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Familiarity with Supply Chain Management principles and Transportation industry
- Bi-lingual skills, if applicable to the facility
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
