Distribution Center Outbound Transportation Supervisor

Location: Waverly

Distribution Center Outbound Transportation Supervisor

** 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…