Transportation Manager

Responsibilities Oversees a Dispatch Manager, Lead, Clerk, and 10+ drivers. Perform the daily dispatch duties necessary to mobilize a fleet of delivery associates for the day of deliveries. Lead daily dispatch including the assignment of delivery trucks, load‑out, monitoring of assigned routes, drivers, vans, and return to station activities. Assist drivers with problems/issues as they arise (before, during, and end of routes). Maintain entry and accuracy of data related to company scheduling, inventory and warehouse management software and payroll systems. Perform all duties of a Delivery Associate in an emergency need, including route emergency support. Build and maintain effective working relationships with partners both in corporate and the field, as well as 3rd party partners (3PL). Manage the daily performance of delivery associates against the organizational delivery metrics to ensure efficient and successful deliveries. Mentor delivery associates on performance improvement through a variety of organizational tools. Responsible for interviewing, selecting, and on‑boarding delivery associates in partnership with Human Resources. Ensures all delivery associate records are up to date. Responsible for preventative maintenance scheduling, recall/repair scheduling, accident intake, inspections for damage and cleanliness. In coordination with the corporate Fleet Manager, this role will be involved in: Carrying out strategies, policies, metrics, processes, and practices that support cost/service and continuous improvements. Supervising and analyzing fleet metrics to meet or exceed service performance measurements. Understanding and tracking total cost of ownership (TCO), to determine what vehicles are performing as predicted and what are not, for purposes of vehicle selection. Qualifications 5+ years’ experience in Transportation, Logistics, and Customer Service. Prior Project Management experience is preferred. Compliance management experience: FMCSA, DOT, IRP, IFTA, CARB, 2290. Demonstrated Change Management experience. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written, and practice active listening skills. Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Benefits Health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a company match. Mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave. Associate discounts, community involvement opportunities, and other inclusive enhancements. Pay Range Monthly: $6,300.00 – $10,202.50. Role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) which prohibit discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and qualified individuals on the basis of disability. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr