Dedicated Logistics Manager

Werner Enterprises Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 64,412 - 85,883; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Job summary

Werner Enterprises Inc is seeking an individual for account management, focusing on profitability, safety, and personnel management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and experience in transportation and customer service, along with leadership and organizational skills.

The position offers a starting pay range of $64,412.40 – $85,883.20, comprehensive medical benefits, and a 401(k) plan among other perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, Management, or Transportation/Logistics.
• Two to three years of customer service experience preferred.
• Two to three years of transportation experience preferred.
• One to two years of AS400 and PC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overall account management of profitability and revenue generation.
• Daily supervision of office personnel and drivers assigned to the account.
• Promote a safety culture by evaluating employee safety performance.
• Coordinate maintenance of assets and equipment for the account.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

AS400

PC

Job description

Responsibilities

• Overall account management of profitability, revenue generation, invoicing, personnel management, driver turnover, fleet sizing, load planning, and direct/on‑site customer interaction.
• Daily supervision of office personnel (0‑10 employees) and drivers (1‑200 employees) assigned to the account.
• Continual focus on driver training and retention.
• Responsible for account profitability and growth.
• Maximize asset utility while reducing idle time and improving mpg.
• Assign drivers to loads by optimizing load information such as origin, destination, freight type, mileage, backhauls, stops, directions, and driver needs and availability.
• Use operating systems, driver telematics, face‑to‑face and phone/text communication to coordinate assignments.
• Commit to safety and enforce compliance with federal, state, and organizational rules and regulations.
• Promote a safety culture by evaluating employee safety performance and eliminating costs associated with lost production, insurance premiums, and medical/legal expenses.
• Promote innovation and understand operational risks and hazards.
• Implement processes to minimize health and safety risks.
• Receive and act on information concerning incidents, hazards, and risks in a timely manner.
• Implement compliance processes for specific duties and regulations.
• Review and audit weekly invoicing for accuracy.
• Maintain positive professional relationships with drivers, internal associates, and customers.
• Interface with billing, vans, customer service, risk, safety, payroll, fuel, maintenance, and external vendors.
• Ensure compliance with all policies while making safety‑conscious decisions.
• Monitor performance metrics and participate in customer meetings.
• Coordinate maintenance of assets and equipment for the account.
• Coordinate HR functions such as interviewing, hiring, discipline, and separations.
• Complete required account reporting for internal and external customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, Management, or Transportation/Logistics, or equivalent education and experience.
• Two to three years of customer service experience preferred.
• Two to three years of transportation experience preferred.
• One to two years of AS400 and PC experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected starting pay range for this position is $64,412.40 – $85,883.20 annualized salary, with offers based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

• Medical, dental and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age.