Description
Position Overview:
The Transportation Manager is responsible for overseeing transportation-related operations, including effective delivery to clients' carriers, to ensure timely product transportation, He / She manages staff that assist with transportation activities, ensuring driver´s development and training and verifying compliance with safety rules and regulations. Together with Operation Manager verifies client invoices and approves shipping area expenses for one network´s Company.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES
Oversee fleet availability, maintenance, and insurance to ensure cost effective product transportation.
Coordinate delivery to client´s carriers to ensure timely product transportation.
Participate on the holiday´s product delivery planning process and coordinate special deliveries to define the transportation fleet necessary for effective operation.
Oversee drivers' development, training, and management to maximize employee performance and promote company's culture.
Support Operations Manager in invoice verification and approval to ensure all services provided to customers are included on invoice.
Verify and approve shipping area expenses of one network´s Company to ensure payment to service providers.
Verify driver's records and units are updated in the Department of Transportation (DOT) platform to comply with legal requirements.
Coordinate all other activities related to the operation including dumping and supporting storage capacity verification to guarantee efficient operation.
Define and monitor the budget to achieve area efficiency.
Qualifications:
Master's degree in Business, Logistics degree preferred.
Financial, mathematical, and accounting knowledge preferred.
Proficient in the use of Excel.
Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint (One Drive, Drop Box).
_ Education_
Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or related discipline, required.
_ Experience_
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in transportation management role preferred.
Minimum 2-3 years of experience in transportation logistics.
Experience leading, developing, and managing a team.
_ Knowledge, technical skills, and abilities_
Ability to delegate duties and be a team player.
Excellent organizational skills to manage responsibilities and tasks in a timely and effective manner.
Problem-solving skills to ensure quick and efficient solutions when problems arise, guaranteeing the necessary resources to fulfill the operation.
Technological skills to manage the department, effectively using software to track schedules, routes, and other data.
Excellent leadership skills to implement strategy, develop and engage a team, lead change and drive innovation.
Excellent disposition to work overtime during high season holidays.
Analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
Customer service oriented.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Bilingual; written and spoken English and Spanish.
Skilled with Microsoft office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), particularly Excel.
Strong leadership skills to implement strategy, develop and engage a team, lead change and drive innovation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This job is performed in a variety of settings and working conditions:
Occasional exposure to extreme warm and cold temperatures.
Outside weather conditions.
High noise level when around coolers.
Moderate office environment noise (i.e., business office with computers, printers, phones).
Typical office lighting and temperatures.
Moderate interruptions.
Ability to work in a confined area.
Ability to sit at a computer or stand for an extended period.
Availability to travel nationally and internationally, if necessary.
Language:
- Spanish (required)
- English (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Doral, FL 33122 (required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance