Distribution Center Outbound Transportation Supervisor

Location: Waverly

Overall

Job Summary

The Transportation Field Supervisor supports transportation management in the effective coordination and daily planning and workflow of TSC freight from origin to destination in a 24-7 operational environment. Ensures the most timely and cost-effective pickup, transit, and delivery with $15M to $20M in annual spend and a regional network of 150-300 stores. In addition, this position works closely with Distribution Center leadership, Carriers, Store Operations and Vendors on any transportation needs or questions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

* Determines and selects optimum transportation mode (Truckload, LTL or Intermodal) and tenders' shipments to the appropriate carrier

* Optimizes store-direct shipments for maximum truckload efficiency, communicates results to Distribution Center and Crossdock Vendors to ensure correct loading

* Optimizes less than truckload pickups into full truckload shipments (when feasible) to maximize capacity, expense, and service

* Assists in securing carrier capacity for network or assigned region.

* Responsible for supervising Yard and Guard operations and adherence to TSC and Government regulations.

* Investigates and resolves issues related to missing or incorrect information, late pickup and/or deliveries, misroutes, and unplanned accessorial charges.

* Initiate inclement weather response from vendors

* Supervise the daily activities of the yard drivers and security personnel

* Interact with third party vendors to ensure security stations and drivers are staffed accordingly. Enforce the rules of the third-party vendor contract as needed.

* Ensure all safety policies and procedures are being followed in the yard and remedy any issues

* Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the yard to include areas around the building. Report any issues to the Facilities Manager.

* Collects and leverages yard data to create efficiencies and control the flow of product and vehicle transportation in and out of the Distribution Center Yard

* Ensure Custom Trades Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance and standards are maintained and any breaches are reported to Facilities Manager

* Reconciliation of all yard discrepancies

* Leverage TSC and third-party systems to execute daily tasks and acts as a functional user in the creation of enhancements and troubleshooting errors.

* Oversee yard audits and report.

* Ensure quality control of loading dock and empty trailer conditions

* Ensure guard shack quality control.

* Maintains working relationships with Carriers, Distribution Center, Store Support Center staff and TSC team members for effective coordination of all transportation service efforts.

* Serves as the geographic "point person" among TSC Distribution Center/Inventory Management staff and Freight Carriers for consistent communication channels

* Supervise the day-to-day activities onsite in the absence of the Manager

* Assists in the tracking and report development of inbound DC loads

* Prepares/distributes carrier performance reports

* Reviews carrier invoices for both freight and accessorial charges

* Domestic Travel Requirements of (10% to 25%) to stores, vendors, DC's & mixing centers.

* Work with Regional Transportation Manager and Loss Prevention Manager on claim reconciliation due to outside vendors damaging TSC property/assets

Required Qualifications

Experience:

3+ years of logistics or transportation experience

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited or university in a related field is preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

* Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office software

* Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to self-motivate, work with a sense of urgency, and to prioritize tasks

* Display a detail-oriented approach to work

* Ability to positively handle conflict

* Capable of working in a cross-functional environment

Working Conditions

* Hybrid / Flexible working conditions

* Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

* Sitting

* Standing (not…