Transportation Manager - Birmingham, AL

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 demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• 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

• 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

• Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment

• Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation

• Experience with in a food distribution environment

• Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and requirements