Strategic Transportation Operations Lead

GEODIS; Brentwood, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rain financial wellness

Telemedical access

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Career development

Mentorship programs

Fitness discounts

Meditation app access

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee the Transportation Department, drive strategic initiatives, and coordinate rate quotations and contracts. The role emphasizes data-driven performance reviews and cross-team collaboration to maintain high service quality.

You will manage onboarding, coaching and mentoring of transportation staff while interpreting financial data to improve profitability and resolve discrepancies. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Travel 10% of the time may be required.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting
• PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for the efficient operation of the Transportation Department, including implementing strategic plans and providing assistance on rate quotations and contracts
• Analyzes reports and conducts statistical surveys in order evaluate performance and to secure information for recommending appropriate solutions to problems
• Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, on-boarding, performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring
• Interprets financial data and uses this to improve profitability and/or find accounting discrepancies
• Achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
• Interacts with all transportation supporting teams and drives resolution on outstanding issues with department leads

Skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Reading/writing reports

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

GEODIS in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Transportation Operations Manager to oversee the Transportation Department, drive strategic initiatives, and coordinate rate quotations and contracts. The role emphasizes data-driven performance reviews and cross-team collaboration to maintain high service quality.

You will manage onboarding, coaching and mentoring of transportation staff while interpreting financial data to improve profitability and resolve discrepancies. Travel up to 10% may be required.