Transportation Manager - DC

Transportation Manager

Oversee and direct daily operation of all transportation functions pertaining to transportation including but not limited to shipping, safety, and profitable backhaul management that ensures cost effective sourcing and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilitate and monitor the fair and equitable application of policies, procedures, and practices in all areas

Analyze all transportation functions and programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, and profitability

Identify opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions for all transportation functions and programs

Strategically analyze routing and scheduling to ensure optimum efficiency for on-time performance

Proactively be involved with identifying, planning, and maintaining staffing levels

Proactively analyze and monitor TMW Systems to ensure all reports are accurate and timely

Ensure tasks and documentation are completed neatly, thoroughly, accurately and timely

Promote exceptional (WOW) Customer Service by creating an environment that promotes building and maintaining effective communication with carriers, vendors internal and external customers in order to develop innovative solutions to meet customer needs and ensure product quality and services are never compromised

Support achievement of company business plans, strategies and objectives by coordinating the use of shared resources with other departments and locations

Encourage "win/win" outcomes, leading by example to show cooperativeness, flexibility, and willingness to change

Administer Department of Transportation (DOT) safety policies and practices, analyzing cause/effect, and implementing solutions

Monitor vendor audits, invoicing, equipment leases, and maintenance to ensure accuracy, proper scheduling, and compliance

Be cooperative, flexible, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including customers and vendors

Create an environment of accountability for individual and team performance through analyzing and communicating metrics

Building and maintaining effective relationships and communication with internal and external customers

Understanding internal and external customer's expectations and needs

Helping team members understand customer's needs

Developing and delivering innovative solutions that are responsive to internal and external customers

Ensuring quality of products and services are never compromised

Provide timely recognition and communication of team member achievements

Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

Education - High school diploma or GED. Supported by college coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred

Supervisory experience preferably in a transportation environment, management experience a plus

Skills & Qualifications:

Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and general transportation regulations

Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred

Basic knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) Hours of Service

Ability to understand and manage budgets

Ability to remain calm and focused while prioritizing requests from multiple sources

Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality of team member and company information

Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback, coaching, and counseling

Proficient in computer usage to include email, word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, data compilation, data analyses, TMW Systems

Accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication skill, both verbal and written

Ability to accommodate flexible schedules to meet the needs of the customer to include nights, weekends and holidays

Physical Demands:

Independently lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs rarely

Able to sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a normal office environment

Able to sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environment

Able to step up onto and down from truck multiple times per day

Able to adjust to fluctuating temperatures and withstand freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit

Ability to read small print on packaging and paperwork, with or without corrective lenses

Ability to occasionally work in a noisy warehouse environment

Able to work while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the job (such gloves, insulated clothing, etc)

Ability to handle and physically be near products which may contain food allergens (such as fish, shellfish, peanuts, etc.)

Ability to utilize equipment for the job safely and accurately after training (such as computer, handheld tracker, copiers, scanners, printers, radio headsets, etc.)

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ's Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $103,000.00 - $131,500.00