Transportation Manager

nVntori, LLC; Adair (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

nVntori, LLC is seeking a Transportation Manager in Adair, Oklahoma, responsible for overseeing transportation operations, managing routes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong logistics expertise, analytical skills, and proven leadership abilities. This role requires excellent communication and problem-solving skills, along with familiarity with transportation management systems. Join us to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery of goods.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of transportation principles and logistics operations.
• Ability to analyze data for route optimization and cost management.
• Proficient in managing and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor driver qualifications and compliance with safety regulations.
• Utilize TMS to track shipment movement throughout the supply chain.
• Analyze transportation expenses to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Contract with reliable carriers at competitive rates.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations across all levels.
• Coordinate with warehouse operations for inventory management.
• Track KPIs like on-time delivery rates and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and resolve transportation issues during deliveries.
• Create efficient delivery routes based on traffic and deadlines.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance to ensure roadworthiness.

Skills

Logistics expertise

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Tools

Transportation management systems (TMS)

Job description

A transportation manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of a company's transportation operations, including planning and scheduling shipments, managing routes, tracking orders, ensuring compliance with regulations, monitoring transportation costs, and maintaining vehicle fleet upkeep, with the primary goal of delivering goods efficiently and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Driver management: Monitoring driver qualifications, training, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Shipment tracking: Utilizing transportation management systems to monitor the movement of goods throughout the supply chain.
• Cost control: Analyzing transportation expenses and identifying opportunities to reduce costs.
• Carrier selection and negotiation: Identifying and contracting with reliable transportation carriers at competitive rates.
• Compliance management: Ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations.
• Inventory management: Coordinating with warehouse operations to ensure accurate inventory levels and timely shipment preparation.
• Performance monitoring: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) like on-time delivery rates and customer satisfaction.
• Problem-solving: Identifying and resolving transportation issues that may arise during deliveries.
• Route planning and scheduling: Creating efficient delivery routes based on factors like distance, traffic, and delivery deadlines.
• Fleet management: Overseeing vehicle maintenance, inspections, and repairs to ensure roadworthiness.

Required Skills

• Logistics expertise: Thorough understanding of transportation principles, supply chain management, and logistics operations.
• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze data to identify trends and make informed decisions regarding route optimization and cost management.
• Leadership skills: Ability to manage and motivate a team of drivers, dispatchers, and other transportation personnel.
• Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to effectively interact with internal stakeholders, carriers, and customers.
• Technology proficiency: Familiarity with transportation management systems (TMS) and other relevant software.
• Problem-solving abilities: Capability to quickly assess and resolve complex transportation issues.