Logistics Transportation Manager

Kroger; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking an experienced transportation and logistics leader to oversee the efficient transport of products from distribution warehouses to multi-state retail stores. You will serve as the site liaison with external carriers, manage budgets, and ensure timely deliveries while modeling the company’s values of respect, integrity, and safety.

This role emphasizes cost-effective routing, performance analysis, and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience in transportation and logistics.
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be organized and detail oriented.
• Self motivated
• Ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time goals.
• Coordinate in and outbound freight.
• Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution.
• Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues.
• Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers.
• Analyze report data to measure transportation performance.
• Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues.
• Assist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business.
• 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 functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Transportation planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for providing oversight and leadership for the efficient, cost-effective transport of product from distribution warehouse to retail stores in a multi-state region. Serves as the site’s contact/liaison with outside carriers on transportation and delivery concerns. Role model and demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of product from distribution centers to stores in the most cost-effective manner and achieve precise delivery time goals
• Coordinate in and outbound freight
• Manage transportation budgets, expenses and invoices to ensure proper claim processing and resolution
• Communicate with external carriers to resolve issues
• Respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers
• Analyze report data to measure transportation performance
• Communicate with divisions and stores to address and resolve transportation issues
• Assist with scheduling, receipt and delivery of the seasonal promotions business
• 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 functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 + years’ experience in transportation and logistics
• Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be organized and detail oriented
• Self motivated
• Ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software programs

Desired Qualifications

• Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment
• Expertise in shipping, receiving and inventory management and transportation
• Experience within a food distribution environment
• Knowledge/understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and requirements