Director, Transportation

Sysco; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco is seeking a Transportation Supervisor to oversee the timely delivery of products to customers. The role focuses on planning, monitoring driver performance, equipment condition, and business volume while controlling expenses in a dynamic environment.

Expect to monitor logs, supervise drivers, manage payroll, review invoices, and ensure DOT regulations. The position is office-based within a warehouse setting, requiring strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of transportation supervisor experience.
• Minimum 4 years of transportation experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with vendors, shippers, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitor driver performance using trip master and control features.
• Maintain records of driver pay, equipment maintenance and performance.
• Review driver logs and paperwork for policy and DOT compliance.
• Monitor equipment for safe operation and minimize breakdowns.
• Coordinate parts and equipment for driver tasks.
• Review routing and adjust for efficiency.
• Hire, train, and supervise transportation personnel; manage payroll.
• Verify vendor invoices and process accounts payable.
• Monitor fuel reports and monthly expenses; adjust as needed.
• Ensure DOT requirements are met and review backhauls for profitability.

Skills

Employee relations

Effective communication

Driver supervision

Budget monitoring

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelors degree preferred

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

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
• 4-year degree preferred

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.

Work Environment

• 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