Job Information
Channel Control Merchants, LLC Transportation Manager in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Job Type
Full-time
Description
OBJECTIVES:
- Increase operational effectiveness of the transportation function as measured by Safety, Quality, Delivery, Costs and Inventory (SQDCI)
- Enforce safety & general housekeeping; compliant equipment operation & DOT practices
- Data accuracy and integrity for delivery schedules, third party carrier contracts/rates and cost analysis
- Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse, retail stores, in-house CDL drivers and third-party carriers to schedule deliveries
- Continuously seek route optimization for shipments across the full order cycle
- Analyze financial impact of logistics changes, routing and shipping options
- Reduce operating costs by improving process flow, eliminating duplicate steps and seeking employee input for better job performance
- Establish & continuously communicate clear standard operating procedures for all processes within the logistics function
- Continuously train and develop team members on how to successfully perform their job, hit performance goals, and work safely
- Provide team members and drivers clear instructions to meet delivery schedules requiring special handling
- Implement standard work in communications to 1) clarify accountabilities and expectations for team members and 2) establish consistent on-going use of leader check-ins with associates
- Operate with internal customer needs (voice of the customer) in mind; shipments received to facilitate easy unloading; shipments delivered to facilitate retail store receipt and staging
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Keep organized records of vehicles, schedules and completed orders
- Report maintenance and repair needs for transportation vehicles and equipment
- Organize training sessions for employees (Ex. Proper use of machines and handling merchandise)
- Coordinates training of new employees, current employees and labor management
- Research and suggest cost-effective shipping methods
- Develops daily checklists and capture performance data
- Collaborate with other warehouse departments and other managers to optimize processes
- Ensure quality of shipments before they are sent out
- Stay up-to-date with safety regulations
- Responsible for maintaining company Health and Safety including OSHA standards, and promotes Safety standards
- Executes SOPs and hold your team accountable, including progressive discipline when necessary
- Manages employee time and attendance, and updates hours appropriately
- Completes and revises daily end of shift reports
- Provides feedback to develop employees and future leaders
- Updates and communicates labor needs regularly
- Ensure compliance to legal regulations and company policies
- Report to warehouse management on activities and issues
Requirements
::: {bind="html: Job.Requirements"} - Solid knowledge of supply chain management - Computer savvy with excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) - Excellent organizational and communication skills - Problem-solving abilities - Ability to supervise and train staff - Communicate updates and needs to warehouse, customer, and carriers - Must be accurate with attention to detail. - Ability to work a flexible schedule (until work is done), including nights, weekends, and holidays - High School Diploma or equivalent - 3-5 years of Transportation Manager experience
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ensures Accountability
- Communicates Effectively
- Directs Work
- Lean/Continuous Improvement
KEY RESULTS:
- YOY accident rate reduction (# Accidents x 100 /# Vehicles)
- YOY OB transportation cost reduction (3PL loads only)
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: *
- Must have ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to squat, kneel and balance
- Must have ability to stand, or sit, for extended periods (entire shift) and t move and handle boxes of merchandise and fixtures.
- Ability to bend and twist frequently
*WORKING CONDITIONS: *
- Routinely work near moving mechanical parts such as vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies or similar mechanical devices
- Moderate to loud noise levels
- Willing to work in hot and cold conditions :::
Salary Description
$50,000-55,000 per year