Domestic Transportation Manager

Domestic Transportation Manager As Domestic Transportation Manager, you will be responsible for managing assigned Linehaul operations, analyzing mainline and satellite operations to minimize linehaul costs. You will also schedule and plan to maximize capacity, minimize partial trailer loads, and ensure service integrity for assigned areas. You will manage and coordinate the activities of the Linehaul Supervisors and department while managing supervisors' performance and training to maximize effective utilization of resources and ensure customer satisfaction. Proactive initiative is required to increase and sustain carrier capacity to support the budgeted growth of the road product. Responsibilities Design lanes to optimize freight flow and load factor in the truck network Create Linehaul schedules utilizing Asset Carriers and owner operators for on time departure and arrival Measure and monitor performance metrics for carriers Drive strategic procurement goals to achieve throughout the year for asset-based carriers Hold Quarterly Business Review with carriers and Owner Operators Identify opportunities within Truck Network to reduce expenses Daily communication with station managers to identify and schedule open loads and protect service Identify opportunities within Truck Network to reduce costs while improving service Staying up to date on trucking industry market fluctuations to aid with rate negotiations Exhibits strong ability to negotiate carrier rates to maintain account profitability goals Weekly coordination with accounting department to process payments for vendors timely and accurately Excellent influencing skills: Ability to build strong business partnerships both internally and externally Other duties and responsibilities will be assigned as business demands deem necessary Qualifications A team player who works well with others - being respectful to our teammates is a Core Value. A strong work ethic with an appreciation for ownership, independence, accountability and autonomy in your role. Growth mindset - being passionate about your craft, always looking for ways to improve yourself and the company, being open to change and doing things differently. Customer service focus - we serve a wide variety of customers, both internal and external, and building relationships is a part of our culture! Other Skills We Hope to See Bachelor's degree in related field or demonstrated experience required. 10+ years of overall experience in freight forwarding. 1-3 years of operations supervisory experience and managing a team preferred. Knowledge of AS400 required. Ability to problem solve and be solution oriented. Excellent organization and time management skills. Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate to employees and upper management levels. What AIT Can Offer You In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.