Transportation & Fleet Operations Lead

supply-chain; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Transportation Supervisor to lead end-to-end transportation operations, including route planning, load planning, shipment scheduling, pickup execution, and carrier coordination for seamless freight movement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; transportation and fleet management experience is preferred. The role offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
• Experience in transportation and fleet management, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end transportation operations, including route planning, load planning, shipment scheduling, pickup execution, and carrier coordination to ensure seamless freight movement.
• Manage daily transportation activities to support on-time pickups and deliveries while meeting customer service and operational requirements.
• Oversee carrier performance, transportation planning activities, Bill of Lading (BOL) creation, and transportation documentation accuracy.
• Utilize Manhattan Active WMS, transportation routing systems, customer portals, and reporting tools to execute transportation plans and monitor performance.
• Partner closely with Operations, Production Planning, Customer Service, and customers to ensure shipment readiness and timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor transportation metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, customer requirements, and company safety and operational standards.
• Proactively communicate transportation exceptions, delays, and risks to internal and external stakeholders while driving timely resolution.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required

Job description

DHL Supply Chain in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Transportation Supervisor to lead end-to-end transportation operations, including route planning, load planning, shipment scheduling, pickup execution, and carrier coordination for seamless freight movement.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; transportation and fleet management experience is preferred. The role offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits in a fast-paced supply chain environment.