Assistant Logistics Center Manager

Savers | Value Village; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the thrift retail industry seeks an Assistant Logistics Center Manager in Atlanta. This role involves overseeing logistical operations, managing a team of drivers, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is integral to maintaining efficient flow and collection of goods, contributing to sustainability efforts while also providing growth opportunities through internal training programs.

Benefits

Bundled health plans

401k plan with company matching

Paid time off

Mental health services

Comprehensive onboarding and training

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience in logistics or transportation preferred.
• Solid understanding of DOT regulations and safety standards.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily trucking activities and ensure performance standards.
• Manage driver recruitment, training and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Transportation management

Logistics coordination

Operational compliance

Regulatory understanding

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Transportation specific software

Mapping devices

Microsoft Office

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Description

Job Title: Assistant Logistics Center Manager

Description

Job Title: Assistant Logistics Center Manager

Who We Are

As one of the largest for-profit thrift operators in the United States, Canada and Australia for value priced pre-owned clothing, accessories and household goods, our mission is to champion reuse and inspire a future where secondhand is second nature. We supply our stores with gently-used, one-of-a-kind items that have been donated by the community to local nonprofit organizations. We purchase these items directly from our nonprofit partners, redirecting billions of pounds of used items away from landfills and on to our store racks and shelves for reuse, and providing our partners with valuable funding for their community-based programs and services. You’ll often hear us say that we are “Thrift Proud.” It’s the millions of loyal customers who visit our 300+ stores and our more than 22,000 team members that make it possible. Learn more about the Savers family of thrift stores, our impact, and the #ThriftProud movement at savers.com.

Our brands are Savers (in the U.S.), 2nd Ave (in the U.S.), Value Village (in the U.S. and Canada), Unique (in the U.S.), Village des Valeurs (in Quebec) and Savers Australia.

What You Can Expect

• The opportunity to celebrate uniqueness. We are made up of people from many different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, all with something special to contribute.
• To work in a purpose-driven company, with a business model that people love for our impact on both the planet and local communities.
• An investment in the career path interests of our people. With our aggressive store expansion plans, we recognize the importance of the continued growth and development of our team members.
  
  

What You Get

Comprehensive onboarding and training from day one.

In-house expertise! Our training department / Savers University develops and delivers robust training to every team member across our organization — from new hires to senior executives. We develop around 90% of our training internally, and partner with a variety of renowned providers to supplement our offerings.

Benefits Offerings Including

• Bundled health plans such as medical, Rx, dental and vision
• Company-paid life insurance for extra protection and peace of mind
• Programs to stop smoking, diabetes management coaching, and on demand care options.
• A 401k plan with generous company matching contributions to assist you in saving for a secure financial future.
• Paid time off from work for leisure or other hobbies.
• A range of mental health services to assist you in managing daily life.
  
  

Summary

What you’ll be working on:

Supports Savers vision by managing a regional domicile of truck drivers, equipment and associated support staff. May manage more than one domicile in a geographic region. The position includes responsibilities of strategic financial planning and budget development as well as coordination with Sourcing and area store management to ensure proper and timely flow of goods to the stores in a given geography; may also be responsible for collecting donations for shipment to other areas of the country. May also oversee a small warehouse with associated personnel and activities in support of product collection, storage and movement to stores. Ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies such as DOT, OSHA, and DOL.

What You Have

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversees daily trucking logistical activities, including drivers, dispatch and warehouse as required by the operational plan and budget
• Responsible for the performance, productivity and safety of all trucking employees per company policies/established standards
• Responsible for professional development and advancement of all direct reports; effectively delegating tasks and overseeing results
• Oversees and directs the safety and training programs; responsible for enhancing regulatory compliance (DOT, FMCSA, OSHA)
• Manages all driver hiring, training, performance reviews, discipline and termination
• Oversees employee time &scheduling, forecasting and allocation
• Investigates and follows up all accidents, injuries and incidents
• Handles ongoing communications with drivers on group (e.g. weekly meetings) and individual basis
• Reviews and approves daily driver routes and truck assignments
• As applicable oversees loading/unloading logistics at the warehouse
• Responsible for ensuring satisfaction of various customers (stores, donors, charities)
• Manages key performance indicators tracking operational performance
• Ensures accuracy and integrity of data collection and reporting as well as efficiency of overall operational data management systems
• Reports to the Regional Manager on the above and any other assigned duties
• Executes established operational processes and procedures to achieve outstanding results
• Ensures facility maintenance and security
• Participates on and leads department or companywide projects in support of the company goals and objectives
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability and experience in transportation, distribution or logistics(minimum 5 years’ experience preferred)
• Solid understanding of DOT regulations
• Working knowledge of trucking equipment
• Solid understanding of planning and optimizing truck routes, dispatching processes/ procedures and the supporting software
• Working knowledge of the receiving & shipping procedures and methodology
• Working knowledge of facility management
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel
• Understanding of Key Performance indicators within trucking and distribution operations
• Understanding financial metrics and the budgeting process
• Working knowledge of CSA 2017
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated supervisory, management and leadership skills
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to lead a diverse work group in a physical labor environment under pressure situations and time constraints
• Ability to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Ability to make or influence decisions
• Ability to establish relationships with peers, internal and external customers and vendors
• Ability to participate on and lead projects
• Ability to work with Savers culture
  
  

Minimum Required Education, Training And Experience

• Minimum of High School Diploma with a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated ability and experience in transportation, distribution or logistics
• Preferred minimum of 10 years’ experience managing logistics/trucking management personnel
  
  

Tools And Equipment Used

• Laptop or desktop computer
• Transportation specific software
• Mapping devices and on-board computers
• Telephone/FAX/Copy machine
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• May be required to lift up to 70 lbs.
  
  

FLSA: Exempt

Travel: Less than 10%

Work Type/Location: 6200 Ross Rd., Atlanta, GA, 30340

Savers is an E-Verify employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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