Job Description
Job title : Transportation Supervisor
Pay rate is : 28.84 per hour
Address/location details : Houston, TX 77029
Position Title: Transportation Supervisor
Position Summary:
• Direct and coordinate activities of third-party vendors
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Transportation Department
• Understands total distribution, transportation, and store operations, with an emphasis on carrier supply chain programs to provide lower cost of product.
Essential Job Functions:
• Maintain on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate with other DTC departments to coordinate schedules and deliveries
• Identify and address transportation/service opportunities in a timely fashion.
• Update equipment activity and yard control system.
• Communicate with the associated departments to schedule deliveries, equipment, and back hauls, and deal with associated problems.
• Communicate with the stores to solve delivery problems.
• Maintain record of mileage, fuel used, repairs made, and other expenses
• Establish delivery routes
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; completes performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Competencies/Skills:
• Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are:
• Building Strategic Working Relationships - Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Building Trust - Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication - Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
• Customer Focus - Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
• Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business results.
• Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Minimum Position Qualifications:
• Excellent analytical costing and communication skills.
• 4-5 years logistics experience
• Comparable position or experience
• Negotiation skills
• Excellent teambuilding skills
Desired Previous Job Experience :
• Bachelor’s degree preferred