Transportation Manager

Company Description

Performance Food service, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers — providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position

Purpose:

The Transportation Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of product shipments from production to the end-user. Here are some of their key responsibilities: planning and supervising shipments, scheduling routes, tracking orders, coordinating, monitoring transportation costs, ensuring compliance, maintaining records. Transportation Managers play a crucial role in the supply chain, ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in good condition.

Major Functional Responsibilities:

• Ensure that shipments are handled efficiently, safely, and within budget.
• Organizing daily and weekly routes for transportation vehicles.
• Use systems like barcodes and tracking software to monitor shipments.
• Ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
• Keeping track of expenses to stay within budget.
• Make sure all shipments comply with legal regulations.
• Keep detailed records of all transportation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits:  for Benefits Information

Qualifications:

Required

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Work Experience:

• 5 - 7 Years Related experience
• 6 Months - 1 Year Supervisory or management experience

Required Qualifications:

• Several years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a related field.
• Ability to coordinate complex logistics and plan routes effectively.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and tracking systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication for coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly address and resolve transportation issues.
• Understanding of legal regulations and safety requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Certified in Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD)-APICS
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

EEO Statement:

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please review: the EEO Policy, the EEO is the Law poster and supplement, and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.