Senior Traffic & Logistics Manager

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. in Tracy, CA is seeking a Traffic Manager to oversee transportation operations for our Flooring business. You will lead the branch's logistics, ensuring timely delivery and 100% customer satisfaction.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in transportation management, strong communication, leadership, and thorough knowledge of DOT regulations. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with team members and navigate stressful situations.
• Solid knowledge of State and Federal DOT regulations.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Geographical comprehension.
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.
• Understand contracts and capital projects in the traffic, shipping, and receiving areas.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee transportation-related operations within the branch.
• Keep records, logs, and schedules of transportation vehicles and drivers.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound equipment and freight from origin to destination.
• Consolidate freight orders into truckloads for destinations.
• Provide monthly branch reports.
• Responsible for monthly inventory of finished goods.
• Responsible for purchasing resale finished goods inventory.
• Hire, train, and monitor personnel in the traffic department.
• Maintain control of department expenses.
• Ensure driver’s quarterly meetings are completed.
• Understand contracts and capital projects in traffic, shipping, and receiving areas.
• Work with vendors on equipment and personnel needs.
• Monitor all aspects of employee performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

DOT regulations

Analytical thinking

Geographical comprehension

Critical thinking

Contract awareness

Job description

Leggett & Platt Inc. in Tracy, CA is seeking a Traffic Manager to oversee transportation operations for our Flooring business. You will lead the branch's logistics, ensuring timely delivery and 100% customer satisfaction.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in transportation management, strong communication, leadership, and thorough knowledge of DOT regulations. Join a team that values safety, efficiency, and cost control.