Senior Transportation & Logistics Manager

Leggett & Platt; 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 and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of flooring-related products. The role focuses on compliance with DOT and safety policies while leading the traffic team.

The successful candidate will manage records, vendor relations, inventory, and performance metrics, and report monthly on branch activities. Minimum 5 years in transport management within a similar industry is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well 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.
• Good conflict resolution skills.
• understand contracts and capital projects in the traffic, shipping, and receiving areas of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all employees adhere to State and Federal DOT and company safety policies.
• Keep records, logs, and schedules of all the transportation vehicles and drivers that are monitored and controlled by the branch.
• Coordinate the movement of all inbound/outbound equipment and freight from point of origin to destination.
• Consolidate freight orders into truckloads for specific destinations.
• Provide monthly branch reports as required.
• Responsible for monthly inventory of finished goods.
• Responsible for the purchasing resale finished goods inventory.
• Hire, train, and monitor all aspects of personnel in the traffic department.
• Maintain control of department expenses.
• Responsible for ensuring driver’s quarterly meetings are completed.
• Complete Purchase Requisition for any expenditure.
• understand contracts and capital projects in the traffic, shipping, and receiving areas of responsibility.
• Work with vendors on equipment and personnel needs.
• Monitor all aspects of employee performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

DOT regulations knowledge

Geographical comprehension

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Job description

Leggett & Platt Inc. in Tracy, CA is seeking a Traffic Manager to oversee transportation operations and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery of flooring-related products. The role focuses on compliance with DOT and safety policies while leading the traffic team.

The successful candidate will manage records, vendor relations, inventory, and performance metrics, and report monthly on branch activities. Minimum 5 years in transport management within a similar industry is required.