Transportation Supervisor

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Job Summary:**
The Transportation Supervisor at McKesson Medical-Surgical Inc. is responsible for overseeing and optimizing daily transportation operations, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of medical-surgical products while maintaining compliance with safety regulations and company standards. This role involves leading a team of drivers and logistics personnel, managing routes, and resolving transportation-related issues.
Job Responsibilities:**
* Supervise, train, and motivate a team of drivers and logistics staff, conducting performance reviews and fostering a positive work environment.
* Plan, organize, and monitor daily transportation routes and schedules to ensure efficient and timely delivery of medical-surgical products to customers and facilities.
* Optimize fleet utilization, including vehicle maintenance scheduling, fuel management, and adherence to DOT regulations.
* Monitor and analyze transportation metrics, such as delivery times, fuel consumption, and driver performance, to identify areas for improvement.
* Investigate and resolve transportation-related issues, including delayed deliveries, damaged goods, and customer complaints, in a timely and effective manner.
* Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local transportation regulations, including FMCSA and OSHA standards.
* Collaborate with warehousing, inventory, and customer service departments to ensure seamless order fulfillment and delivery processes.
* Maintain accurate records of transportation activities, including driver logs, vehicle maintenance, and delivery documentation.
* Implement and enforce company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all transportation personnel.
* Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant software for route planning, tracking, and reporting.
Job Qualifications:**
*Typically requires 3+ years of subject matter experience including exhibiting leadership capabilities
* Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in transportation supervision or a related logistics role, preferably within a medical-surgical or similar distribution environment.
* Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
* Strong understanding of DOT regulations, including HOS, vehicle maintenance, and driver qualification requirements.
* Proficiency in transportation management systems (TMS) and other logistics software.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with drivers, internal stakeholders, and external customers.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Valid driver's license with a clean driving record; CDL preferred but not required.
* Knowledge of medical-surgical products and distribution processes is a plus.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here. ( Base Pay Range for this position
$57,800 - $96,400
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