Logistics 3PL Transportation Manager

Kroger; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Transportation Operations professional to oversee the efficient movement of products from distribution warehouses to retail stores in a multi-state region. The role acts as site liaison with third-party carriers and oversees P&L responsibilities, ensuring cost-effective and timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include coordinating with 3PLs, analyzing transportation data with finance, and developing delivery schedules for normal and holiday periods.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in business related field or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in cost-effective manner and ensure on-time delivery.
• Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues and monitor operations including equipment, staffing, routes, and contract compliance.
• Identify backhaul plans and communicate with Kroger Transportation Center and explore new lanes.
• Assist financial analyst with analyzing report data to measure and improve transportation performance, budgets, and expenses.
• Coordinate with maintenance to meet preventive maintenance standards and ensure timely repairs.
• Collaborate with account managers, divisions, KTC, and DCs to optimize deliveries and pickups and resolve daily issues.
• Develop normal and holiday/promotional delivery schedules.
• Respond to emergencies to guarantee deliveries/pickups, including off-hours and holidays.
• Supervise and coach direct reports, conduct performance reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Collaboration

Data driven

Time management

Education

Associate degree in business related field

Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for providing oversight and coordinating the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouses with complex/multiple third-party transportation operations to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serve as site contact/liaison with outside carriers on all transportation activities which includes P&L responsibilities. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers with complex/multiple third-party transportation operations to stores in the most cost-effective manner and ensure 3PL carrier achieves precise delivery times
• Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues and review all operations activities which include but not limited to, managing tractor/trailer equipment to optimal efficiency, driver staffing, daily route plans, on-time delivery/pickup status, 3PL contract compliance
• Identify, manage, and communicate daily backhaul plans and exceptions to the Kroger Transportation Center (KTC) along with identifying possible new backhaul lanes
• Assist financial analyst with analyzing report data to measure and improve transportation performance, budget, expenses invoices
• Coordinate with maintenance team to ensure Original Equipment Manufacturer preventative maintenance standards are met and ensure repairs to equipment are timely
• Collaborate with account managers, divisions, (KTC), and DCs in the oversight of right-sizing deliveries and pickups to/from our stores along with resolving any day-to-day opportunities
• Collaborate with divisions, KTC, DCs, MFG plants, and 3PL carrier(s) to develop normal and holiday/promotional delivery schedules
• Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries/pickups from our customers which may include off-hours and holidays
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provides feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in business related field or equivalent in work experience
• 4+ years of experience in transportation and logistics
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong critical thinking skills, attention to detail and ability to draw conclusions
• Ability to work within strict time frames/resolute deadlines
• Self-directed, ability to execute projects with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and peers
• Detail-oriented and data driven

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business/supply chain
• Any supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment
• Any experience within a food distribution environment
• Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation
• Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements