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TRANSPORTATION MANAGER - Birmingham, AL

Kroger Family of Companies

Birmingham, ALSeasonalSeen 4w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Birmingham, AL
Schedule
Seasonal
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The Transportation Manager oversees efficient, cost‑effective product movement from distribution warehouses to retail stores across a multi‑state region, acts as liaison with external carriers, manages budgets and invoices, resolves delivery issues, analyzes performance data, and supervises staff while embodying company core values.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Transportation LogisticsAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingCommunicationOrganizationDetail OrientationSelf MotivationGoal AchievementMicrosoft OfficeSupervisory ExperienceShipping and ReceivingInventory ManagementFood Distribution KnowledgeDOT Regulations Knowledge

Qualifications

4+ Years Transportation and Logistics ExperienceSupervisory/Managerial ExperienceKnowledge of DOT Regulations

Full job description

Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serves as the site’s contact/liaison with outside carriers on transportation and delivery concerns. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time goals

  • Coordinate in and outbound freight

  • Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution

  • Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues

  • Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers

  • Analyze report data to measure transportation performance

  • Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues

  • Assist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business

  • Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports

  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications

  • 4 + years experience in transportation and logistics

  • Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Must be organized and detail oriented

  • Self motivated

  • Ability to meet goals and deadlines

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Desired Qualifications

  • Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment

  • Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation

  • Experience within a food distribution environment

  • Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements

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