Transportation Manager

Job Title

Ensure the most economical and effective mode of transportation and service provider are used while meeting all customer and company goals on service, compliance, and profitability. Responsible for taking on roles in customer service, operations, procurement, compliance, planning, and rate negotiation.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Develop and implement sourcing, procurement, and operations strategies that result in the most efficient pick-up and delivery performance while maintaining peak profit margins
• Communicate and develop relationships with customers, carriers, and internal employees
• Ensure compliance with all regulations as an asset-based carrier while ensuring partner carriers are providing safe and secure transportation under the contractual terms and conditions set by the company
• Manage the review, audit, and approval of all freight invoices to ensure accurate processing and profitability while maintaining a satisfactory cash flow
• Collaborate with cross functional supply chain leaders to resolve issues and provide logistics related solution recommendations
• Manage and monitor key performance indicators and cost factors impacting operational effectiveness

Minimum Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• 2 years 3PL management, rate and contract negotiation experience within a Logistics function
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal and external customers
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret company policies, procedures, and agreements
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task various and conflicting responsibilities
• Strong conflict management skills, including those involving sensitive and complex matters

Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.