Manager, Transportation Job Description
Manager, transportation
provides data analytics of system access reports to verify user access, including development, maintenance and execution of validations via Excel, SQL, etc.
Manager, Transportation Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Internal/External Audits, Driver Qualification Files, Hours of Service, and random drug testing
Manages labor hours, travel, fuel and consumable supplies within budget, maximizing time and cost efficiencies
Manages the proper selection, purchase and utilization of Company assets in support of the Delivery department
Coordinates efforts with Safety Manager to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes, and routine safety inspections
Oversee all product movement for the Division
Optimize the utilization of equipment and staffing in a dynamic environment
Read, understand and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports
Serves as technical field representative
Supporting the Assistant Distribution Center Manager to ensure compliance to all Federal and State regulatory requirements
Line haul carrier performance management
Manager, Transportation Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Manager, Transportation
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CDL, CMV, NCC, APICS, DOT, PIT, CFM, CDOT, BLS, CTPAT
Education for Manager, Transportation
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the manager, transportation job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Education, Business, Supply Chain Management, Management, Engineering, Business/Management, Business/Administration, General Education, Economics, Technical
Skills for Manager, Transportation
Desired skills for manager, transportation include:
Tableau
Routing and dispatch software systems
Software applications
Warehouse and
SQL
MS Excel
Microsoft Access
Profit improvement
Environmental Industry
Excel
Desired experience for manager, transportation includes:
Transportation data related to freight and/or passenger travel, traffic flow with ability to conduct complex data analysis and visualization
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred
Proven track record of cost reduction and increased productivity
BS degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline, with a minimum of eight year’s field sales or project management experience preferably in the Transportation industry, or
A Business degree with a minimum of twelve years of technical sales experience preferably in the Transportation industry with engineered products
Knowledge and understanding of transportation industry requirements
Manager, Transportation Examples
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Manager, Transportation Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a manager, transportation. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for manager, transportation
- Manage fleet equipment to meet cGMP and safety requirements
- Gain efficiencies while balancing service to customers
- Manage monthly, quarterly and yearly delivery targets
- Regional carrier capacity/fleet management responsibility
- Partner with plants, warehouses and terminals to manage dock capacity/dock flow
- Full accountability of going to partial deliveries, pallets and LTL all associated costs
- Alone or with Fleet Router, schedules drivers, arranges routes, and allocates vehicles for outbound (backhaul) needs
- Ensures that excellent, professional communications are maintained with customers
- Plans equipment and determines rental requirements and maintenance needs
- Provides leadership through effective objective setting, delegation, and communication
Qualifications for manager, transportation
- Valid Class A/B Commercial Driver License preferred
- Two (2) years’ experience as a delivery driver
- Two (2) year's experience as a Driver Supervisor/Manager
- Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of supervisory experience or equivalent
- A comprehensive knowledge of governing regulations, policies, and procedures related to transportation
- Manages and coordinates all intra-company trucking moves related to Construction and engineered equipment
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a manager, transportation. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for manager, transportation
- Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P vouchers
- Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel costs, and fuel economy
- Monitor monthly expenses in relation to plan and make the necessary changes
- Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation
- Assure safety awareness and compliance practices are adhered to in the department and distribution center
- Direct and coordinate all driver observations relative to safe operations, performance of PWM and accurate delivery procedures
- Maintain contact with other J.B
- Ensure that appropriate business systems are in place and followed by the team
- Manage the relationship with key carriers including the day-to-day performance management, driving and monitoring the status of key initiatives and driving compliance for all operational performance and quality SLAs
- Conduct periodic reviews with senior Carrier Account Management teams developing insights and action plans to achieve target KPIs
Qualifications for manager, transportation
- A team player that has the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Minimum 10 years Sales Experience in the transportation industry with some constructions background preferred
- Proven track record to produce a minimum of $12mm in annual sales
- Ability to understand financial statements and provided detailed write-ups when needed
- Has strong knowledge of Collateral in the transportation/construction Industry
- Fluency in French, German, or other European languages
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Manager, Transportation Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of manager, transportation. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for manager, transportation
- Familiarity with automated logistics systems
- Capable of staffing, structuring, and maintaining a productive team of highly skilled employees
- Inspires others in a changing environment
- Proven ability to manage people
- Is articulate, professional, and effective at building relationships using oral and written communication
- Manage carrier provider relationships, preparing carrier bid proposals and conducting transportation provider evaluations
- P & L analysis and support
- Manages all delivery expenses for your assigned locations
- Manages both the fleet and driver workforce in an efficient, cost-effective manner
- Inspires others with enthusiasm and positive energy
Qualifications for manager, transportation
- Experience with provincial and municipal authorities’ highway and transit design projects including BC MOT or local municipalities
- The ability to lead a team of engineers engaged in major transportation projects
- The ability to prepare proposals and written expressions of interest
- Proven success in managing large transportation engineering projects
- Proven ability to supervise, train and mentor senior engineers & more junior staff
- Excellent written and communication skills and presentation skills
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of manager, transportation. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for manager, transportation
- Designing and implementing metrics decks to drive performance improvement with our partner carriers
- Responding with best in class service to internal clients (Retail/Fulfillment Centers) regarding costs, status of freight, availability of freight and exceptions to the schedule of freight
- The ideal candidate has a background in truckload, intermodal, LTL, and small parcel logistics, with demonstrated operations management skills in both bull and bear markets
- Lead, direct, and develop team of shuttle drivers at the John Wayne Airport
- Manage, plan, schedule, train and direct the activities of on-site shuttle drivers
- Coordinates department activities and assigns priorities and staff to projects
- Review daily reporting for Distribution and Transportation and monitor status of orders and shipments (open orders, tenders and pods)
- Monitor Distribution facilities and the carrier’s performance against their SLA’s
- Align WHV priorities with the order processing priorities at the Distribution Centers and with the Warner carrier’s
- Support the activities for Distribution and Transportation invoice validation processes and corresponding cost reports
Qualifications for manager, transportation
- Makes presentation to client and could provide expert witness
- Has medium range authority to commit dollars and resources
- Overall manager on a number of projects and is accountable
- Extremely high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, checks and stamps drawings
- Quality control of work and overall responsibility of work
- Main client contact, solves client issues and concerns, AR collection, invoicing approval and fee structure
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a manager, transportation. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for manager, transportation
- Abide by the Personnel and Operational policies of DCS
- Willing to be on a 24-hour "on-call" basis
- Responsible for directing, developing and coaching clerical staff in accurate SRS train reporting
- Monitor daily reports Old date, FMLM, No Block, Yard Population, EOT, LLS
- Assist in demurrage, with custom issues, & approve error deliveries
- Analyze car movement and reporting trends to identify and correct existing or potential service failures
- Special project assigned by Senior Manager
- Manage all carrier relationships for the North American Master Distribution Center
- Manage the planning and execution of ongoing transportation projects
- Conduct regular business reviews on Key Performance Indicators with carrier base
Qualifications for manager, transportation
- Must posses a valid driver's license and be willing to travel to remote locations for extended periods of times
- CDOT Inspector certification
- CDOT stormwater supervisor certification
- Significant experience related to projects that utilize innovative contracting methods
- Knowledge of industry standard engineering computer software (examples include software such as of Land Desktop/AutoCAD, InRoads, InSite, and MicroStation)
- Significant experience related to contracting methods