Director of Transportation

The SYGMA Network; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to ensure efficient and timely product delivery through planning, monitoring driver performance, and managing expenses in a dynamic environment. You will oversee driver logs, payroll, routing adjustments, vendor invoices, and DOT compliance, with emphasis on safety, cost control, and effective use of equipment.

Join Sysco and contribute to a large logistics operation that drives customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Must have strong employee relations skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with vendors and customers.
• Ability to interpret and follow company policies and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Closely monitor driver performance and vehicle operations.
• Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and performance.
• Review driver logs and ensure accuracy and DOT compliance.
• Hire, train, and supervise transportation personnel to optimize asset use.
• Plan schedules and process weekly payroll.
• Verify vendor invoices and process accounts payable.
• Monitor expenses and adjust plans to meet budget.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Transportation requirements.
• Review backhauls for profitability.

Skills

Employee relations

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Trip Master software

TRUCKS routing system

Job description

Responsible for the efficient and timely delivery of the product to our customers, accomplished through thorough planning and an on-going process of monitoring driver performance, equipment condition and performance, and business volume, while effectively managing expenses in an ever-changing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Closely monitor driver performance via the use of the trip master and other control features.
• Maintain detailed records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and equipment performance.
• Review driver logs and paperwork to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy and DOT regulations.
• Closely monitor equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
• Order necessary parts and equipment used in driver performance of responsibilities.
• Review routing and make the necessary adjustments to ensure optimal efficiency.
• Hire, train, direct, and discipline transportation personnel to achieve the most effective use of human and physical assets.
• Plan and schedule assignments for the transportation personnel; process the weekly payroll.
• Verify vendor invoices and complete A/P (accounts payable) vouchers.
• Monitor trip records and fuel reports for mileage, fuel cost, and fuel economy.
• Monitor monthly expenses in relation to planning and make the necessary changes.
• Perform the necessary requirements of the Department of Transportation.
• Review backhauls to ensure profitability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High school diploma/GED

Experience

• 5 – 8 years of transportation supervisor experience.
• 4 years of transportation experience.

Professional Skills

• Must possess good employee relations skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate clearly, primarily via telephone, with vendors, shippers, customers, and Company personnel.

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily sedentary in nature. Frequent standing and bending are required when checking equipment.
• A substantial portion of the day is spent on data entry.

Mental/Visual Demands

• Must be able to read text that is close and at a distance with or without correction.
• Must be able to perform manual tasks, hear, sit, reach, lift, and interact with others.
• Office is situated in the warehouse.
• Activities occur both inside (protection from weather conditions but not temperature changes) and outside.

Equipment Operated

• A calculator, copier, fax, PC, Microsoft Office applications, CRT, Trip Master software, TRUCKS routing system.

Licenses, Registration and/or Certifications

• CDL License
• Important Notice for CDL Holders: If you hold a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), you will be designated as a CDL driver for Sysco, regardless of the specific position for which you are applying. As a result, this classification may affect your job responsibilities and will subject you to compliance requirements under Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations — including participation in the DOT Drug and Alcohol Random Testing Program. Candidates must have: • Be 21 years or older • No drug or alcohol violations within the past 3 years • No open violations listed in the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff irmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.