Transportation & Backhaul Lead - Fleet Optimization

Stop & Shop; Assonet (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Stop & Shop in Assonet, MA, is seeking a transportation professional to manage backhaul programs and daily fleet operations across distribution sites. You will coordinate routing, negotiate with vendors, and drive cost-effective solutions to support on-time delivery for our stores.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and implementing strategies that improve profitability. This role requires collaboration with procurement, stores and distribution centers, and may involve weekend shifts

Qualifications

• Experience identifying and implementing backhaul opportunities.
• Experience managing routing for on-time delivery.
• Knowledge of transportation operations and fleet optimization.

Responsibilities

• Identify backhaul opportunities - negotiate cost justified allowances and pick-up contracts with vendors.
• Oversee daily yard operations and routing solutions.
• Coordinate transportation resources with distribution, stores and procurement.
• Manage execution of fleet outbound plans and budgets; track KPI performance.
• Develop and implement cost-saving ideas to improve backhaul efficiency.

Skills

Backhaul optimization

Routing knowledge

Fleet management

Budget management

Vendor relations

P&L / financial tracking

Tools

Samsara

Fuel Master

Prospero

Manhattan

YMS

Job description

Stop & Shop in Assonet, MA, is seeking a transportation professional to manage backhaul programs and daily fleet operations across distribution sites. You will coordinate routing, negotiate with vendors, and drive cost-effective solutions to support on-time delivery for our stores.

Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, and implementing strategies that improve profitability. This role requires collaboration with procurement, stores and distribution centers, and may involve weekend shifts