Customer On-Site Transportation Manager

BlueGrace Logistics; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an On-site Transportation Manager in Olde West Chester, Ohio. You will oversee transportation and warehousing, ensuring efficient operations while managing budgets and relationships with suppliers. Applicants should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with logistics software, and preferably a degree in logistics or supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate rates and resolve supply chain issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to streamline operations.
• Oversee transportation and warehousing budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and carriers.
• Evaluate routes and resource deployment.
• Partner with the Purchasing Manager to prevent shortages.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Logistics software experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in logistics or supply chain management

Job description

Overview

BlueGrace is hiring an On-site Transportation Manager for a customer location. In this role, you will oversee the flow of goods from raw materials to finished products, ensuring efficient, cost-effective transportation, warehousing, and distribution. Success requires strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate with suppliers, carriers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Transportation Management: Negotiate rates and resolve supply chain issues to ensure timely, cost-effective shipping.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Identify and implement improvements to streamline operations, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Budget Management: Oversee transportation and warehousing budgets.
• Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, carriers, and other key stakeholders.
• Fleet Management: Evaluate routes and resource deployment to optimize customer deliveries.
• Inventory Coordination: Partner with the Purchasing Manager to prevent shortages and overstock through effective transportation planning.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with logistics software and systems
• Understanding of transportation modes and logistics regulations
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles
• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, or a related field preferred but not required

Seniority

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Customer Service, Distribution, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Job Details

• Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year