Transportation Manager

SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc.; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SE Independent Delivery Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced logistics operations leader to manage delivery and shuttle activities across assigned routes.

The role involves contractor coordination, safety compliance, and performance tracking to ensure timely, accurate executions. You will travel to yards and work with store management and other departments to optimize routes, linehaul assignments, and overall operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Expertise in logistics management procedures and best practices.
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations.
• Excellent understanding of safety policy and practices.
• Ability to work extended hours to meet deadlines and manage workload.
• Ability to work in offices, cross dock, warehouse and/or yard environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking ability.
• Proficient with email and Microsoft applications; learn new systems as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages Delivery and/or Shuttle Operations and ensures routes and deliveries are accurately executed.
• Travels to drop yards in assigned areas and meets with contractors with day trips and overnight visits; provides recaps.
• Reviews routes and linehaul assignments.
• Monitors all deliveries and routes in Dispatch Track/Motive from start to finish.
• Collaborates with transportation managers to ensure accurate routes and deliveries.
• Inspects equipment, logs, DVIRs, and Hours of Service records to ensure safety compliance.
• Manages and monitors performance metrics including survey, HOS, safety scores, and Dispatch Track.
• Partners with Independent Contractors.
• Interacts with Store Management, Customer Care and other departments daily.
• Maintains a positive work environment and supports team morale.

Skills

Logistics management

Leadership

Problem solving

DOT compliance

Safety compliance

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Cross-functional teamwork

Tools

Dispatch Track

Motive

MS Excel

Job description

• Manages Delivery and/or Shuttle Operations and ensures routes and deliveries are accurately executed.
• Travels to drop yards in assigned areas and meet with contractors with potential day trips and overnight visits. Provides recaps on the visit details.
• Reviews routes and linehaul assignments.
• Monitors all deliveries and routes in Dispatch Track/Motive from start to finish.
• Works closely with other transportation managers, ensuring routes and deliveries are accurately executed.
• Ensures safety procedures are met or exceeded by inspecting equipment, logs, DVIR’s, and Hours of Service records.
• Manages and monitors performance metrics- including survey, HOS, safety scores and Dispatch Track.
• Partners directly with Independent Contractors.
• Interacts heavily with Store Management, Customer Care and other departments within client’s operations daily.
• Works with all levels of management to build a positive work environment and improve team morale.
• Performs other duties as required.

What we require:

• Expertise in logistics management procedures and best practices.
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations.
• Excellent understanding of safety policy and practices.
• Ability to work extended hours may be required to meet deadlines, handle unusual workloads or to accomplish organizational priorities
• Ability to work in different environments such as offices, cross dock, warehouse and/or yard with no building.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization, with agencies and vendors.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to handle multiple priorities, meet demanding deadlines and adjust to sudden changes in workflow.
• Must be computer literate including use of E-mail and Microsoft applications including Excel and Word; Ability to learn new systems as needed.
• Detail oriented, flexible with continuous process/system change with an ability to handle a high pressure, deadline heavy environment.