Transportation Manager - Hiring Urgently

Department: LOG Management
Post End Date: 02/02/2023
Position Type: Employee
Position Reports To: Senior Operations Manager
Position Supervises: Shipping
Pay Level: 8
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serves as the site s contact/liaison with outside carriers on transportation and delivery concerns. Role model and demonstate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time goals
• Coordinate in and outbound freight
• Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution
• Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues
• Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers
• Analyze report data to measure transportation performance
• Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues
• Assist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• 4 + years experience in transportation and logistics
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Self motivated
• Ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment
• Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation
• Experience within a food distribution environment
• Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements

Leadership Behaviors: Achieves Results through Teamwork, Coaches and Develops Others, Communicates Effectively and Candidly, Executes with Excellence, Leads Change and Innovation, Leads through Positive Influence, Provides Clear and Strategic Direction, Puts the Customer First. For more information on the Kroger Leadership Behavior model, click here .

Education Level: Bachelor's Desired
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Certifications/Licenses: None
Regions: Midwest

States: Michigan; Indiana; Ohio
Keywords: Transportation, Manager, Logistics

Benefits of working as a Transportation Manager in Chesterfield, MI: