Transportation Manager

Posted Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7 : 00 AM | Expired Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6 : 59 AM

Our distribution centers are the hubs of activity that keep our company moving and we are looking for motivated individuals to join the team.

Our Values :

Integrity | Accountability | Collaboration | Passionate | Results-Oriented | Safety

Join our team and grow with us!

Are you passionate about pets? Want to help create a world where every pet is happy, healthy, and safe? Would you like to work for a company that cares about its employees?

We're looking for a Transportation Manager to join our team!

The Transportation Manager is responsible for directing and overseeing transportation-related operations for the Distribution Center. The Transportation Manager plays a crucial role in maintaining the function of transportation activities, with a safety-first mindset, while optimizing costs, ensuring compliance, and delivering high-quality customer service.

In this exciting role, you will :

• Planning and Coordination : Develop and implement transportation strategies and plans to meet the organization's objectives. This includes determining the most effective transportation routes, modes of transportation (e.g., trucking, shipping, LTL, etc.), and scheduling shipments.
• Fleet Management : Manage a fleet of vehicles (trucks, vans, or other transportation equipment), ensuring they are well-maintained, compliant with regulations, and utilized efficiently. This may involve organizing regular inspections and maintenance schedules.
• Budgeting and Cost Control : Create and manage transportation budgets, monitor expenses, and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising service quality.
• Regulatory Compliance : Stay up to date with transportation laws and regulations, ensuring that all transportation activities, including driver and vehicle compliance, meet legal requirements. Maintains Department of Transportation files and records; updates files, and arranges for renewals of driver physicals, testing, etc. Ensures drivers adhere to DOT Hours-of-Service regulations and logbook requirements.
• Safety and Risk Management : Implement safety procedures and guidelines for transportation activities, emphasizing the importance of driver safety and accident prevention. Address and mitigate potential risks associated with transportation operations. Plan and direct safety campaigns and ensure driver attendance at all safety meetings.
• Data Analysis and Reporting : Utilize transportation management systems and other tools to gather data on transportation performance and create reports for management. Analyze transportation metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Problem-solving : Address transportation-related issues and incidents promptly, finding efficient solutions to minimize disruptions to delivery schedules or customer service.
• Team Management : Manage a team of drivers and provide leadership, training, and support to enhance team performance. Train and develop the driver team, conduct drive ride-alongs, and administer performance reviews.
• Continuous Improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to optimize transportation operations.
• Customer Service : Work closely with customer service teams to ensure that transportation operations meet customer expectations and resolve any transportation-related customer issues.

Do you have the following qualifications?

Your education & experience should be similar to :

Working conditions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The required physical abilities to perform this job :

Employees are our greatest assets. That's why we offer benefits like medical, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, 401(k) plans, and discounts on pet products.

At Animal Supply Company, we provide fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Animal Supply Company hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled. Animal Supply Company participates in E-Verify.

The estimated annualized base salary range for the Transportation Manager is $70,000-$80,000. Animal Supply Company (ASC) compensation is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to role, level, and location. In addition, ASC's pay can vary based on knowledge, skills, and experience for each candidate for the posted position. Included in ASC's total compensation are benefits such as medical, dental, and retirement.

At Animal Supply Company, we connect passionate people, trusted brands, and committed retailers to bring pets the very best.

We provide the knowledge and support to help our partners grow. Together, we help pets live happier, healthier lives.

Because when pets thrive, the people who love and care for them do too.

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