Distribution Center - Transportation Manager

Position Purpose: The DC Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the outbound deliveries to stores within the service region and ensuring that on time deliveries are made to the stores and are within budget. The DC Transportation Manager will manage yard operations, coordinate back haul program and provide leadership to transportation team. Key Responsibilities: * 25% Manage carrier relationships and planning function to ensure timely deliveries to stores while ensuring cube utilization; manage inbound deliveries to ensure on time, on cycle and lead time; manage inbound deliveries to ensure product is available for delivery to stores; manage outbound to minimize expedites; communicate daily with carriers to ensure on time compliance. * 25% Manage cost of transportation; manage cost per truckload, cube per truckload, and cost per mile; support overall financial goals; fully utilize transportation assets to reduce freight costs whenever possible; audit invoices of carriers on regular basis; review general ledger for all charges dealing with transportation. * 20% Drive Customer Service; develop customer service team; manage customer service associates and store concerns from phone calls and Infodock. * 15% Financial and Operations Metrics development and reporting. * 15% Maintain accurate operation of the yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers and pallet recycling. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: * Reports to DC General Manager I/II. * Number of direct reports is 6. Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Responsible for personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates. Travel Requirements: * Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements: * Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward. Working Conditions: * Typically in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors such as temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noise, and fumes which cause noticeable discomfort or a moderate risk of accident or illness. Minimum Qualifications: * Must be eighteen years of age or older. * Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. * Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to be on-call at various times. Must be able to work weekends and holidays. * Must be open to relocation. Because of the nature of Retail Distribution, your flexibility to relocate will translate into increased opportunities for advancement. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelors' Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain * Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications * Extensive Transportation Background including TMS intelligence, Routing, P &L and Budgeting experience * Previous Change Management Experience Minimum Education: * The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED. Preferred Education: * No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience: * 2 Preferred Years of Work Experience: * No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience: * None Preferred Leadership Experience: * None Certifications: * None Competencies: * Acts with Integrity: Demonstrates responsible, ethical and honest behavior in all Home Depot roles, tasks and responsibilities; models The Home Depot values. * Problem Solving: Reacts quickly and appropriately to problems in the DC; follows-up in a timely manner to issues not immediately resolvable; ties all loose ends. * Customer Driven: Creates a customer-focused environment in which excellent service is provided to all customers; sees business through the eyes of the Customer. * Gets Things Done: Motivates self and others to accomplish important objectives despite a complex environment and multiple demands; creates a sense of urgency; delegates appropriately. * Communicates Effectively: Communicates clearly and concisely with all audiences; keeps others informed and listens carefully to input and feedback; adapts messages to fit audience. * Plans Strategically: Demonstrates the ability to determine goals, direction and action steps necessary to maximize short-term and long-term. * Ground-Engaged: Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of The Home Depot business and how his/her actions affect the business; uses this knowledge to make effective business decisions; knows the competition and the industry; foresees future challenges and takes action to address them. * Building Relationships: Establishes trust and credibility with people over time; establishes rapport with people; has smooth working relationships with people inside and outside of the organization. * Champions Development: Seeks knowledge about the strengths and weaknesses of his/her self and associates; takes steps to maximize development of both self and Associates. * Stress Tolerance: Maintains a positive attitude; maintains a high volume, high quality workload under demanding conditions (e.g., short time frame). * Safety Orientation: Enforces safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model; holds Associates to a high safety standard.