Transportation Planning ManagerLocation: Mesquite, TXRemote: No
We are seeking a Transportation Planning Manager to lead and optimize our fleet operations across multiple locations. This role is responsible for planning, directing, and managing daily fleet activities, ensuring efficient asset utilization, cost control, and exceptional delivery performance. The ideal candidate will drive improvements in transportation processes while maintaining compliance with DOT safety standards.
Key ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership: Oversee the daily operations of the planning and dispatch teams, ensuring optimal resource allocation and performance.Collaboration: Work closely with customer service, shipping, and brokerage teams to coordinate efficient delivery strategies.Capacity Planning: Monitor and adjust driver capacity to align with workload demands, ensuring smooth inbound, 3PL, and outbound operations.Process Improvement: Partner with leadership across Ashley Distribution Services (ADS) and Ashley Furniture (AFI) to develop and implement efficiency-driven initiatives.Technology & Systems: Evaluate and enhance transportation management systems in collaboration with IT and ADS personnel.Compliance & Documentation: Ensure accurate tracking of driver and vendor performance, maintaining thorough documentation.Budget & Performance Management: Assist in developing annual budgets, monitor departmental performance, and take corrective actions when needed.Team Development: Manage hiring, performance evaluations, training, and employee development to maintain a high-performing team.Continuous Improvement: Utilize statistical methods and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to enhance future delivery processes.
What You’ll NeedProven experience in transportation planning, fleet management, or logistics operations.Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to make strategic decisions.Knowledge of DOT regulations, transportation management systems, and process optimization.Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive operational efficiencies.
Who We AreAt Ashley, we’re more than a business…we’re family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We’re problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for the status quo. It’s the reason we’re always searching for better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.Ready to grow? You’ve come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a “Growth Mindset”, and once you join our team, you’ll learn from the best in the business.Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We OfferHealth, Dental, Vision, and Employee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday offGenerous Employee Discount on home furnishingsProfessional Development OpportunitiesAshley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical TourismTelehealth401(k) and Profit SharingLife Insurance
Our Core ValuesHonesty & IntegrityWithout hesitation, uses candor and is direct in communicationIs tough-minded in working in and meeting the demands of realityAlways tells the truth and follows through on commitmentsPassion, Drive, DisciplineEnjoys working hard and pursues work with energy, drive and willpower to finishIs disciplined in developing consistency into work processesIs focused and relentless in achieving goals
Continuous Improvement/Operational ExcellenceFights to take costs and waste out of the systemSeeks to understand "why" something works the way it does, and through study and improvement determines how to better all processes and systemsStrives for more in all areas of work by developing measurements, setting goals and then working on ways to exceed goals through problem solving methods that look beyond the obvious
Dirty FingernailDoes not rely on reports to run the business, but rather goes to the work that is being done and sees if the work is being done right for him/herselfHas an insatiable curiosity and takes a "Go and See" approach to understand the current state of the business and the competitive realitiesTakes a hands-on approach to tackle problems and demonstrates critical thinking through use of effective questioning…asking the 5 "Whys"
Growth FocusedUnderstands the customer’s needs and wants, then challenges current ways of doing business that inhibits growth and organizes work to meet those needsIs competitive by studying the competition and is aggressive in looking for ways to beat themStrives to be the BEST by improving quality of processes, reducing costs, doing more business, being profitable, and growing the businessWe are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.