Transportation Manager

Silvi Materials; Falls Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials is seeking a Transportation Manager to join their logistics team in Fairless Hills, PA. This role entails optimizing distribution costs, managing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a Bachelor's degree, along with a commitment to teamwork and effective communication.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Logistics, Operations, or Supply Chain Management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Construction materials transportation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Distribution Cost objectives by improving productivity.
• Manage schedule and overtime costs of dispatch managers.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal and local legal requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Technical skills in Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration

Tools

Command dispatching software

GPS tracking software

D365

Excel

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Silvi Materials

Title of Position: Transportation Manager

Location: Fairless Hills, PA

Industry Leading Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, 401K, Pension, Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement.

So, what does a Transportation Manager do at Silvi Materials? You'll be an integral part of our Top Tier logistics team. In this role, you will:

• Achieves the Distribution Cost objectives of the region from a financial perspective. Improves productivity by analyzing all key performance indicators (KPIs), and developing and implementing strategies & tactics for improvement.
• Manage Regional Dispatch Managers working schedule and overtime costs.
• Drives performance by coaching, performance managing, counselling, mentoring and developing Logistics department employees. Manages team to meet internal and external customer requirements.
• Coordinates emergency situations with supervisory and staff, other department heads, human resources, and staff.
• Evaluates all information at hand to determine what type of actions are necessary to Minimize Delivery Cost and satisfy the delivery need.
• Oversee the use of Command dispatching software, GPS tracking software, Concrete Direct, Call Center Phone Management tools, Truck Radio tools, call center recorder, D365 and Excel.
• Assists the VP of Logistics in the preparation of the budget, forecasts, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances and initiating corrective action.
• Ensures compliance with all Federal and local legal requirements.
• Maintains regular contact with Sales Manager & Operations Manager to determine Driver staffing needs required to fill customer demands.
• Regularly communicates via phone, email or in person with customers to ensure customer service expectations are met and exceeded.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration
• 5+ years of experience in Logistics, Operations or Supply Chain Management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to details
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills in a cross functional setting.
• Solid technical skills in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.
• Values a commitment to team concepts and has a sense of ownership and urgency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal professionally with all managers, employees, vendors, and customers
• Able to think analytically and on the spot when problems arise.
• Construction materials transportation environment is a plus

Physical Requirements

In a typical work setting, people in this job:

• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, stretch, twist or crawl.
• Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Silvi Materials does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Mining, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Construction

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Medical insurance

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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