Pay Range: $86,305.00/Yr. - $126,506.00/Yr.
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Benefits on Day 1
Health/Rx
Dental
Vision
Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
Supplemental life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
Holiday pay for company designated holidays Overview
Good people, working with good people, for our common good.
Sound good?
KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!
Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Sr. Transportation Manager will oversee the financial process within Outbound Transportation including driver management, budget forecasting, fleet safety, and financial reporting. Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining cost effective fleet practices to support KeHE’s customers and vendors. The Sr. Transportation Manager is also primarily responsible and accountable for analysis and reporting for the KeHE outbound and inbound networks.
Essential Functions Track, analyze and report transportation financial metrics in support of outbound transportation.Prepare analytics to design transportation optimization solutions.Assist in the development of scorecards, collaborating with team members to report operational and financial metrics.Develop strategic bid plans considering current and future industry state, aligning to the strategic transportation plans and KeHE financial targets.Develop and implement holistic driver management strategy for KeHE’s professional truck drivers.Develop and implement driver focused tactics for the local transportation deployment that optimizes the utilization of drivers, equipment, and capital resources.Responsible for ensuring route optimization across inbound and outbound functions of the local transportation network.Work with carrier partners and internal team members to understand freight impact, resolve issues and ensure top tier service and performance for customers and vendors.Manage invoicing and audit process and resolve issues regarding payment and rates.Oversee the freight claims process for the local team.Assess, create, and deliver carrier and driver performance measurements and develop & implement action plans to continuously improve service.Support day to day transportation business processes in close collaboration with Warehouse Operations Managers.Administer and maintain the Transportation Management System.Analyze, manage, and report on key performance indicators and key performance drivers.Work cross functionally with local and national HR for recruiting, onboarding, and performance management of drivers.Continuously improve workforce planning for current and future state optimization of customer demand and on time delivery.Ability to develop and apply best in class DOT/FMCSA compliant safety practices. Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude Degree in business/finance/logistics preferred.Robust knowledge of DOT/FMCSA safety and compliance measuresProven skills in accident and incident investigationsA minimum of 7 years previous transportation/logistics experience with at least 3 years as supervisor required.Experience in truckload, intermodal and LTL across multiple temperature classes. Private fleet experience a plus.Solid analytical capabilities for reviewing large amounts of data, summarizing the material for management, and identifying the critical issues at both the summary and the detail level.Advanced level computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, TMSStrong project management and organizational skills.Must be results-oriented, self-directed, and have excellent time management skills.Strong interpersonal skills, Customer focused.Able to lead a team and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Strong process improvement skillsUp to 25% travel required.
Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:
The Sr. Transportation Manager must have an extensive knowledge of transportation and load planning, strong interpersonal skills, and be customer focused. Must be analytical, results-oriented, self-directed, and have excellent time management skills. The Sr. Transportation Manager must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to identify and resolve conflicts as well as improve processes. Knowledge of accounts payable, excellent problem solving, and strong research skills required.
Requisition ID 2024-24213 Equal Employer Opportunity Statement KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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