Senior Transportation Operations Leader — Hybrid Role

GEODIS; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Career development programs

Wellness and fitness perks

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS in Phoenix seeks a Senior Transportation Operations Manager to lead the Transportation Department, coordinating activities and serving as the primary liaison between GEODIS and clients.

You will develop strategic plans for the division, establish policies for efficient transportation and terminal operations, monitor performance, and guide staff through hiring, evaluations and development opportunities. The role promises strong growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year college or university.
• 6 to 8 years related experience and/or training.
• Must be PC literate and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for Transportation Department.
• Develops strategic plan for direction of the assigned division for the future.
• Develops policies, programs, and procedures for efficient operation of transportation system and terminal operations.
• Directs compilations and issuance of timetables and statistical surveys.
• Conducts surveys to evaluate performance of operations and recommends changes.
• Reviews and analyzes reports such as revenue, performance records, and seat occupancy patterns to secure information for recommended changes.
• Monitors accounts receivable and delinquent accounts to minimize bad debt write-offs and improve collections.
• Organizes and participates in meetings with staff members to determine objectives.
• Manages transportation personnel including hiring, performance appraisals, promotions and staffing.
• Recommends appropriate solutions to problems.
• Provides “spot rate” quotations based on established pricing and profitability guidelines.
• Assists sales with rate quotations and transportation contracts as needed.
• Ensures all equipment is licensed, permitted and the proper documentation is available upon request by the Department of Transportation.
• Investigates all truck related accidents/incidents to ensure timely processing of the claim.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Report writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

GEODIS in Phoenix seeks a Senior Transportation Operations Manager to lead the Transportation Department, coordinating activities and serving as the primary liaison between GEODIS and clients.

You will develop strategic plans for the division, establish policies for efficient transportation and terminal operations, monitor performance, and guide staff through hiring, evaluations and development opportunities. The role promises strong growth and a comprehensive benefits package.