Senior Transportation & Logistics Leader

Kroger Great Lakes Distribution Center; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Flexible scheduling

Counseling services

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead the movement of goods from our distribution centers to stores across a multi-state region. You will act as a liaison with external carriers, manage budgets, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience supervising teams, and knowledge of DOT regulations. You will collaborate with Shipping, Receiving, and other managers to support seasonal promotions and ensure service

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in Transportation and Logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and projects.
• Highly motivated, energetic, strong sense of urgency to meet goals and deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer software and systems.
• Supervisory/managerial experience within a distribution/logistics environment.
• Expertise in Shipping, Receiving and Inventory in addition to require Transportation expertise.
• Experience within a food distribution environment preferred.
• Knowledge/understanding of DOT regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of transportation of product from distribution centers to stores resulting in cost-effective deliveries and precise delivery times. Oversight of outbound deliveries and inbound freight coordination.
• Oversees transportation budgets and expenses; monitors invoices; works with Shipping & Receiving to ensure proper claim processing and resolution. Works to achieve goal of lowest cost, most effective mode of transportation.
• Ongoing communication with external carriers to resolve issues, respond to emergency and changing situations to guarantee deliveries to customers.
• Analyzes report data to measure transportation performance from cost-effectiveness and delivery efficiency standpoint.
• Communication with fellow Managers and Supervisors to address and resolve transportation issues.
• Assists with the 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 & Logistics

Analytical Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

Motivation & urgency

Computer literacy

Supervisory experience

Shipping/Receiving/Inventory

Food distribution experience

DOT regulations knowledge

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead the movement of goods from our distribution centers to stores across a multi-state region. You will act as a liaison with external carriers, manage budgets, and ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience supervising teams, and knowledge of DOT regulations. You will collaborate with Shipping, Receiving, and other managers to support seasonal promotions and ensure service