Transportation Operations Manager

Distribution Center Transportation Operations Manager

Auto Zone is seeking a Distribution Center Transportation Operations Manager to manage private fleet and common carrier services for one or more Auto Zone Distribution Centers. This role ensures service excellence, budget compliance, and oversees transportation personnel and activities, including driver safety, maintenance, fuel, systems, reporting, and carrier management.

• Scheduling & Logistics:
  Develop and maintain optimized transportation schedules, ensuring on-time performance, cost efficiency, and compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Management:
  Oversee external carrier relationships, including bids, line hauls, storage, and return logistics.
• Budget Oversight:
  Plan and meet budget guidelines while managing vendor relationships and cross-docking activities.
• Operations & Compliance:
  Ensure adherence to transportation processes such as Daily Vehicle Condition Reports, seal programs, international logistics, and warranty recovery.
• Project Management:
  Execute special projects assigned by the Regional Transportation Manager, preparing reports and monitoring activities as required.

What We're Looking For:

• Five to seven years of experience in transportation, logistics, or business management

You'll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:

• Transportation & Logistics Expertise:
  Strong knowledge of fleet management, compliance, and logistics operations.
• Leadership & Problem-Solving:
  Ability to analyze transportation challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Strong ability to partner with store management, vendors, and internal teams.
• Technology Proficiency:
  Experience working with transportation management systems and reporting tools.

Since opening our first store in 1979, Auto Zone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and Auto Zoners. Working at Auto Zone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth.

Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future. Benefits at Auto Zone Auto Zone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve Auto Zoners' physical, mental and financial well-being. All Auto Zoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an Auto Zone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• Auto Zoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time Auto Zoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Auto Zoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that Auto Zone has to offer at  We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Fair Chance:
An applicant's criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.

As permitted by state or local law, Auto Zone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of Auto Zone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.

• Job Identification 110565
• Locations 402 STONEY CREEK RD, Hazle Township, PA, 18202, US