Manager I, Distribution Operations

J.B. Hunt; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefit

Dental benefit

Vision benefit

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is seeking a Manager I, Distribution Operations to oversee the daily operations at a single site.

The role includes supervising warehouse personnel, coordinating loads, and ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time service for customers. It requires the ability to shift across days, nights, and weekends as demand dictates. The position emphasizes P&L responsibility, cost control, and performance analysis to maximize profitability while maintaining customer satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: High School Diploma with 3-5 years of Transportation/Logistics experience or 2-4 years of supervisory experience, valid driver's license with clean MVR.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business/Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, manage shifts, and lead teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee one site/account or fleet and manage warehouse/operational personnel.
• Forecast freight volumes and capacity to ensure coverage and compliance with regulations.
• Plan and assign loads, route freight, and monitor performance and ETAs.
• Ensure safety standards and warehouse operations run smoothly and cost-efficiently.
• Lead payroll, invoicing, and billing accuracy for accounts.

Job description

Job Title:Manager I, Distribution OperationsDepartment:Supply ChainCountry:United States of AmericaState/Province:LouisianaCity:Bossier CityFull/Part Time:Full timeJob Summary:Under general supervision, the position is responsible for the oversight of a single site/account or fleet, warehouse personnel, or non-J.B. Hunt assets, including operational personnel (drivers, contractors, office, and/or warehouse employees.) This position optimizes the company's assets by monitoring revenue and costs through effective P&L analysis and builds and maintains customer satisfaction through problem-solving, communication, and relationship building. The position may be located on-site at the customer's facility. Incumbents must be able to work any shift to satisfy the demand for flexibility in scheduling to ensure operational success. This includes but is not limited to, day shifts, night shifts, and weekend shifts.Job Description:Key Responsibilities:Communicate with customers, internal departments, and team to identify and resolve problems or issues with personnel, customer, account, etc. throughout the day and, where required, when on callForecast freight volumes/customer volume needs, power/equipment needs, and adjust capacity needs as a result to ensure fleet/carrier and equipment coverage is seamless and meets Federal and state requirementsLead personnel to resolve service issues, receipt, inventory, material handling and safety of goods coming through the warehouse, etc. as they occur throughout the day and, where necessary, when on call; May coordinate warehouse resources in order to maintain working processesMay assign loads and plan, route, and monitor freight movement to provide safe, on-time service and meet customer requirements, including managing exceptions on that freight and driver ETA adjustments based on pick-up and delivery schedules, and other environmental factors on the road.May assist warehouse workers with duties including but not limited to operating loading/unloading vehicles, preparing goods and materials, and processing receipts, inventory, etc.Monitor and communicate operational safety standards, warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements; takes proactive steps to create a positive safety culture at their accounts by enforcing company policies, ensuring compliance, and company safety requirements are being metOversee assigned operations and serves as the first point of contact with their assigned customers in order to provide exceptional service and trouble free account safety, efficiency and profitable operationResponsible for complete P&L performance, including cost control decisions, expense management, and maximizing profitability, as well as identifying and maintaining key performance indicators. Includes design versus actual data analysis for each customer through mid-year business reviews, annual account assessments, and preparing and presenting final presentation, etcResponsible for the management of employee payroll, and/or creation of invoices and ensuring customer billing is accurate and timelyResponsible for the selection, hiring, training & development of all operational personnel and the preparation of personnel strategy per location freight mix and coverage gapsQualifications:Minimum Qualification:High School Diploma with 3-5 years of Transportation/Logistics experience and/or 2-4 years of supervisory experience &/or military equivalent; must possess a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record as per JBH standards; ability to work across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed. Must be willing to travel to account, customer, & company event locations when applicable.Preferred Qualification:Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Finance, or related fields with 1 year of relevant professional experience or 2-4 years of experience with J.B. Hunt or in the Transportation/Logistics industry with 2-4 years of supervisory experience.AND/OR Demonstration of the following skills and abilities through education, certifications, military, or other experiences:Ability to process information with high levels of accuracyAnticipate, recognize, and deal effectively with existing or potential conflicts at the individual, group, or situation levelAbility to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgmentAbility to adapt to changing environmentsEstablish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peersAbility to meet or exceed team/driver needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect mannerEffective communication skillsAbility to develop and track challenging goals that support business strategiesKnowledge of business metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Ability to form and manage effective teamsParticipate in the process of recruitment of permanent and contract personnel, achieving optimal match between candidate and positionUnderstanding the resources required to achieve business objectives and the ability to plan, mobilize, and distribute resources to fulfill business objectives and plans.This position is not eligible for employment-based sponsorship.Compensation:Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education, experience, geography, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for annual bonus and incentives based on profitability or volumes in accordance with the terms of the Company’s bonus and incentive plans, as applicable and in effect from time to time.Benefits:The Company offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, as may be in effect from time to time: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time), six weeks of paid maternity leave along with two weeks of paid parental leave, and six paid holidays annually.Education:Bachelors: Business Administration/Management, Bachelors: Finance, Bachelors: Supply Chain Management, GED (Required), High School (Required)Work Experience:Management-Entry Level, Transportation/LogisticsCertifications:Job Opening ID:00638204 Manager I, Distribution Operations (Evergreen) (Open)“This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc. is committed to basing employment decisions on the principles of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, persons with disabilities, protected veterans or other bases by applicable law.