Transportation Operations Manager Cover Letter

I would like to submit my application for the transportation operations manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and support to Distribution Center traffic departments and receiving departments to ensure logistics best practices are followed across all Distribution Centers.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience and proven proficiency with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience building and motivating teams to meet goals and drive results
• Develops and leads network strategy and optimization for outbound transportation
• Manages multiple service center operations, volume projections, and creates seasonal strategy adjustments as needed
• Acts as the business liaison in partnership with Global Sourcing and Procurement to manage carrier and service center contracts and bid process
• Leads carrier reviews to provide recommendations on additions or discontinuations of service
• Oversees Transportation Manager spend at all service center locations and monitors carrier and lane compliance and optimization
• Ensures service centers are optimizing runs, and leads the development of runs for new service center locations

I would like to submit my application for the transportation operations manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for basic tactical operational assistance and analysis within assigned locations regarding carrier routing and mode selection, transportation performance standards and carrier optimization.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of freight rail and airport design and construction would be an asset
• Extremely self-motivated and highly engaged
• Should have analytic aptitude for data analysis, problem-solving and decision making purposes
• Enjoy a Start-Up Mentality
• Experience in Transportation, Fleet Service Home Delivery Management highly preferred
• Experience creating and maintaining SOPs and SWIs
• Understanding of transportation pricing models and freight payment system
• International Transportation experience preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the transportation operations manager position.

Previously, I was responsible for analysis and recommendations to Excavation Division (EXD) related to Transportation or Logistics practices and procedures to ensure timely and accurate movement of shipments.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Fluent in English, and ideally one more language out of Czech, Polish, German, Spanish or French
• Lead, direct and manage a high-volume, fast paced logistics/supply chain operation to ensure the staff executes on delivering consistent high quality level service and customer satisfaction for a transportation customer
• Ensure profitable, cost efficient operations, and compliance with company policies and procedures along with ISO standards, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and other regulatory guidelines
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff within department and address all employee performance problems promptly and directly in accordance with CEVA personnel policies and procedures
• Ensure that freight is being moved in safe and timely manner utilizing appropriate equipment and tools
• Maintain a clean, professional and safe working environment by inspecting and scheduling maintenance, and ensuring that all office and warehouse equipment is properly accounted for and in safe working condition
• Supervise warehouse and driver staff with hands on management style in a fast paced environment
• Dynamic and agile - This person needs to be dynamic enough to switch from working with a local team to detailed budget and service discussions wth national vendor partners

I would like to submit my application for the transportation operations manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for technical support on HRIS practices and innovations and ensures that all applications comply with legal requirements.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Stellar organizational abilities – owing to the multiple locations, vendors, and service types
• Experience in developing, delivering and managing alternative transportation programs
• Excellent understanding of transportation modes and operations
• Expert organizational and multitasking skills to manage a high volume, multi modal network
• Excellent oral and written communications skills to convey issues and opportunities with carriers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Solid understanding of finance and mathematics
• Knowledge of principles and best practices of transportation planning, road and bridge, contract law and basic construction techniques for civil engineering projects
• Solid technical skills in one of the practice areas of transportation – highways, bridges, transportation planning and freight rail developed within a professional services environment, ideally with consulting engineering experience

I am excited to be applying for the position of transportation operations manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for guidance and support to regional logistics leaders for local initiatives; support the development of colleagues on transportation improvement concepts, tools, and strategies.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Fleet management experience and D.O.T fundamental knowledge preferred
• Other Skills/Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and other PC based applications
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes, industry, and complex suppliers
• Demonstrated collaboration, analytical, and communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the Strategic Sourcing process
• Experience with implementation and management of procurement systems such as SAP, Arriba, Oracle, PeopleSoft or other ERP systems
• Experience with Six Sigma or other process improvement methods is preferred