Senior Transportation Manager

SCT Saddle Creek Transportation Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Senior Transportation Manager to lead daily operations, client relationships, and strategic plans. This role directs a team of Supervisors and hourly staff to meet service metrics and drive profitable growth.

Ideal candidates have a strong background in transportation/logistics with 8–10 years’ experience, plus expertise in DOT/FMCSA regulations, budgets, and fleet management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred; HS diploma accepted with experience.
• 8-10 years’ experience in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management.
• 5 years’ experience in dispatch and fleet operations.
• Proficient knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret P&Ls and reports.
• Strong knowledge of budgets, logistics networks, 3PL partnerships, carrier sourcing, and fleet management.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information clearly to managers, clients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic policies to drive profitable growth and meet company goals.
• Manage departmental budget and P&L to keep expenses within plan.
• Lead and develop a team of supervisors and hourly associates.
• Become a systems super user and drive efficiencies through systems.
• Establish a Lean culture and deliver measurable improvements.
• Collaborate with warehousing, transportation, and support teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Build strong relationships with partners, clients, contractors and vendors.
• Assist with receivables/payables to maintain clean financials.
• Prepare, process, and retain reports and records for transportation operations.
• Direct supervise and evaluate staff; hire, train, and assign work as needed.

Skills

8-10 years experience

5 years dispatch & fleet

DOT/FMCSA regulations

Budget & P&L

Budgeting & cost control

Reading P&Ls & reports

Communication & leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits.

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Senior Transportation Manager

The Senior Transportation Manager manages the development and execution of daily operations, strategic plans, client relationships, and meeting all service metrics to achieve operational and business objectives. The position leads a team of Supervisors and hourly associates to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic policies to drive profitable growth in order to deliver company goals.
• Manage departmental budget and P&L, keeping expenses under control to deliver the operating plan.
• Lead and develop a team of associates while maintaining accountability to company policies.
• Must become a systems super user and drive efficiencies through systemic improvements.
• Establish a Lean culture and drive impactful results.
• Work diligently with various Saddle Creek warehousing, transportation, and support associates to deliver near flawless execution to our client base.
• Develop strong relationships with Saddle Creek partners, clients, contractors, and vendors in a manner that supports Saddle Creek’s core values.
• Assist with administrative duties to ensure receivables and payables are properly allocated to keep clean financials.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding transportation operations.
• Directly supervises associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree in related field (Supply Chain, Logistics, Business) preferred. High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8-10 years’ experience working in transportation, logistics, or supply chain management including oversight of inbound and outbound operations.
• 5 years’ experience working with dispatch and fleet operations.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret P&Ls, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Strong knowledge of transportation budgets, logistics networks, 3PL partnerships, carrier sourcing, and fleet management.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Benefits

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) match
• Vacation and holiday pay
• Employee assistance and identity theft protection
• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family-owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family-owned third-party logistics providers. From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity. Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people.

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