Final-Mile Transportation Leader – Delivery Ops

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, Vision

Employee PTO

Generous employee discount

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Ashleys Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead final mile delivery operations at our retail fulfillment center. You will oversee route planning, carrier partnerships, delivery team management, and ensure on-time, safe, and careful furniture delivery.

In this role, you will drive process improvements, manage budgets, and collaborate with warehousing to ensure seamless handoffs and exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, or last-mile delivery operations.
• 3+ years of people management experience leading frontline operations teams.
• Strong understanding of route optimization, fleet management, and delivery logistics.
• Experience with transportation management systems (TMS) and routing software.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily final mile delivery operations, including route planning, scheduling, and dispatch.
• Manage delivery fleet operations ensuring vehicles are maintained, compliant, and efficiently utilized.
• Monitor real-time delivery performance and proactively address service disruptions.
• Coordinate with warehouse operations for seamless handoff from fulfillment to delivery.
• Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for all final mile processes.
• Ensure compliance with DOT regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Recruit, train, and develop delivery drivers, dispatchers, and coordinators.
• Lead performance evaluations and coaching to improve team results.
• Develop and manage annual operating budget for final mile operations.

Skills

5+ years logistics experience

People management

Route optimization

Fleet management

Delivery logistics

TMS routing software

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Logistics / Business Administration

Tools

Lean Six Sigma (preferred)

Other routing software

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead final mile delivery operations at our retail fulfillment center. You will oversee route planning, carrier partnerships, delivery team management, and ensure on-time, safe, and careful furniture delivery.

In this role, you will drive process improvements, manage budgets, and collaborate with warehousing to ensure seamless handoffs and exceptional customer experience.