Transportation Manager Jobs

POSITION PURPOSE:

Oversees and manages all aspects of the Transportation department within the distribution center to include creating and managing the Annual Plan as well as managing all outbound shipments. Plans and supervises the Transportation department day-to-day operations to control costs and provide retail with efficient on time service.

Supervises the day-to-day activities of the Delivery U Service Center department which includes providing direction to the department staff to track problems, identify and implement corrective solutions. Accountable for Incident Reporting, Controlled Substance Loss reporting, Records Archiving and verifying all licensing and employee files are up to date.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Manages all credit activity to assure that the appropriate guidelines are being followed and are clearly understood by customers
• Coordinates and facilitates problem solving across functional departments to ensure customer issues are properly addressed while protecting the integrity of UNFI and its programs
• Checks status of all loads, inbound and outbound, for any late deliveries, shortages, and damage claims
• Creates a safe working environment for all personnel
• Reviews and approves vendor and third party carrier bills for payment when used
• Establishes and maintains a working relationship within the DC operation, retail store personnel and with outside carriers, vendors, etc., to ensure that an efficient operation is maintained
• Supervises day-to-day activities of DUSC to ensure customer problems, complaints and inquiries receive appropriate response
• Works with customers, in person when necessary to resolve complaints, ensures excellent service to our customers
• Facilitates and coordinates the procedures that allow timely communications to customers regarding events and changes that will have an impact on the customers’ operations
• Controls and supervises transportation activities to achieve all established benchmarks in regard to optimum store service and department goals
• Interfaces with all distribution center management, including warehouse, Human Resources and buyers to maintain efficiencies
• Answers and responds to questions as well as handles requests for records and other data made by various regulatory agencies such as the DOT
• Makes recommendations to General Manager and follows up on approved personnel actions for the development of subordinates and the administration of performance evaluations
• Coordinates and supervises overall transportation activities to include Private Fleet Drivers, 3PL Drivers & Will Call pickup.
• Responds to customer complaints and works to resolve any problems in an efficient and timely manner
• Develops delivery schedules; scheduling of inbound and outbound shipments for all customer orders and backhauls.

QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• Additional related facility management training preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 – 5 years warehouse management and/or logistics management experience in a complex, service-driven organization
• System Implementation Preferred
• Experience in shipping/receiving is preferred
• Five or more years of related experience, with at least two or more years of supervisory experience

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of budgeting, supply contracts, and shipping requirements
• Must have strong knowledge of all warehouse procedures and functions

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent leadership abilities
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Keen eye for quality; detail oriented with excellent analytical skills
• Must be flexible
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate
• Able to organize, coordinate, and direct team activities
• Ability to understand Accounting, HR and Payroll activities/practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO / VETERANS / DISABLED