Transportation Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GSC Wholesale LLC in Houston seeks a Manager of Transportation to lead salary and hourly staff, drive safety, service quality, and financial performance across a large transportation network.

The role requires cross-functional collaboration with warehousing, sales, and fleet teams, with emphasis on coaching, performance management, and maintaining a culture of safety. Knowledge of DOT regulations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and PM credentials (CAPM/PMP).
• Knowledge of DOT regulations is expected.
• Experience with transportation/fulfillment operations and private fleets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop salary and hourly team to meet safety, service, and financial targets.
• Manage P&L and control outbound expenses while optimizing inbound lanes.
• Coordinate with warehouse, sales, fleet maintenance, planning, and HR to avoid silos.
• Promote a safe work environment and maintain DOT compliance.

Skills

MS Office

Verbal communication

Written communication

Performance management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - General Studies

CAPM - Project Management Institute

CLTD - APICS

PMP - Project Management Institute

High School Diploma - General Studies

Tools

Manhattan TMS

On-board computers (ELD’s)

Job description

Position Overview

The Manager of Transportation is responsible for leading and developing a team of salary and hourly professionals who are focused on delivering “best in class” results across safety, customer experience, and financial targets. This role will set goals / objectives and ensure accountability for delivering results in a large scale transportation operation. Success will require cross functional coordination and alignment with other stakeholders (warehouse shipping / receiving, sales, fleet maintenance, planning, human resources, etc), ensuring decisions are not made in silos. In addition, this role will educate and promote proper work behaviors and procedures to maintain a culture of safety in the workplace environment.

Job Description

Description

• Accountable for P&L management: Control expense of outbound operations while looking for ways to drive revenue through efficient execution of inbound lanes (backhaul / brokerage). Partner with inbound transportation to ensure alignment on capacity and costs associated with freight pickup.

• Responsible for leading the entire team (salary and hourly personnel) to optimal performance while fostering a transparent, inclusive, and safe work environment. This includes tracking of key metrics, continuous improvement, coaching through performance issues, and elevating morale.Accountable for staffing decisions, retention, and employee performance

• Private Fleet Management (where applicable): Promote activities to ensure a safe- and DOT compliant- place to work.Partner with DOT compliance and safety support groups to ensure company policies, procedures, and programs are followed.Routine observations / audits to ensure that drivers perform proper equipment checks and complete all work assignments in a safe, timely and efficient manner.Responsible for proper maintenance of Driver Qualification files, driver log accuracy, and execution of the company’s drug and alcohol testing protocol

• Deliver exceptional customer experience through execution of on-time delivery and prompt issue resolution / follow through.

• Serve as the transportation subject matter expert for projects when assigned

• Travel Required:No
  Environment

• Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
  Skills

• Specialized Knowledge : DOT Regulations

• Special Skills : MS Office, effective verbal and written communication skills, performance management

• Physical abilities: :

• Other: : Manhattan TMS, On-board computers (ELD’s)
  Years Of Experience

• 5-7 : Familiar with D.O.T. regulations, private fleet transportation operation (with Class A CDL drivers), tractor / trailer operation, managing team, P&L accountability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree - General Studies, Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Project Management Institute, Certified in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution (CLTD) - APICS American Production & Inventory Control Society, High School Diploma - General Studies, Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

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Company

GSC Wholesale LLC

About Our Company

Grocers Supply, based in Houston, is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas, supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes, from single store independent retailers to chains, such as: Fiesta, FoodTown, Market Basket, Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta, Sellers Brothers, Minyard Food Stores, G. E. Foodland, and El Rio Grande.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with GSC Wholesale, LLC. GSC Wholesale, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.