Traffic Lead

Acuity; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Transportation Lead to manage outbound shipments across the distribution center network.

You will drive the Completed Order strategy, improve route planning with RXO, and ensure accurate documentation and timely communication with carriers. This role emphasizes cost and service optimization, cross-functional collaboration, and sustaining EarthLIGHT initiatives, with 0-10% travel and a focus on safety, process improvement, and leadership of Traffic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution center operations.
• Experience with Transportation Management Systems (TMS); RXO experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and operational reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipment tracking and proactive communication.
• Execute and optimize routing through TMS (RXO) to improve cost, service, and delivery efficiency.
• Lead OSD (Over, Short, Damaged) resolution and claims management with carriers.
• Ensure full documentation compliance including BOL accuracy, pallet counts, and packing slips.
• Partner with DRP and Transportation teams to support network flow and inventory positioning.
• Coordinate internal dock scheduling to align with production and outbound priorities.
• Support material supply management including pallets, labels, and packaging.
• Drive customer experience improvements through shipment consolidation and reduced delivery frequency.

Skills

Transportation management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field

Tools

RXO

Job description

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

Leads traffic and transportation execution across the distribution center network. Drives Acuity's "Completed Order" strategy by improving shipment consolidation, visibility, and delivery performance. Ensures alignment with EarthLIGHT sustainability goals through reduced shipments, fuel usage, and packaging. Acts as the escalation lead for transportation issues and supports Transportation Management System (TMS) optimization through RXO.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee shipment tracking and proactive communication.
• Execute and optimize routing through TMS (RXO) to improve cost, service, and delivery efficiency.
• Lead OSD (Over, Short, Damaged) resolution and claims management with carriers.
• Ensure full documentation compliance including BOL accuracy, pallet counts, and packing slips.
• Partner with DRP and Transportation teams to support network flow and inventory positioning.
• Coordinate internal dock scheduling to align with production and outbound priorities.
• Support material supply management including pallets, labels, and packaging.
• Drive customer experience improvements through shipment consolidation and reduced delivery frequency.
• Lead meeting cadence (daily huddles, KPI reviews, cross-functional alignment).
• Coordinate customer visits, leadership engagements, and operational events.
• Engagement planning, coordination, and maintenance around entertainment and dining.
• Provide direction and coaching to Traffic Coordinators and Clerks.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and transportation processes.
• Support training on TMS, routing logic, and compliance expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support key operational metrics including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Freight Claims Reduction, Shipment Consolidation Rate, Cost per Shipment, Dock Throughput,
• Customer Satisfaction, and EarthLIGHT sustainability initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution center operations.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS); RXO experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and operational reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Travel Requirements

• 0-10%.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.