Transportation Logistics Manager

Description

Provide leadership and oversight for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Manages drivers and supervisors in the endeavor of making deliveries to Kroger stores. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and guidance for all Transportation leadership within the Distribution Center (DC), and influence a positive and uplifting culture with team
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight with oversight of product movement between DCs and stores in the most cost-effective and timely manner
• Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues
• Analyze opportunities to improve operational effectiveness as measured against key performance indicators
• Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers
• Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution
• Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues
• Manage backhaul vendor relationships and identify opportunities to increase revenues
• 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 provide feedback to direct reports
• Maintain flexibility to work varying hours, including nights and weekends if dictated by workload/operational opportunities
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree business related field or equivalent in work-related experience
• 5\+ years of experience with progressive responsibilities in a logistics/transportation environment
• Highly analytical with the ability to understand and resolve complex operational issues
• Strong interpersonal skills and development of associates
• Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to large groups
• Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including, but not limited to audit and budgeting
• Strong technical skills as it relates to web-based applications/programs with the ability to learn and master different operating systems
• Excellent leadership and project management skills

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Any experience within a food distribution environment
• Any supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment