Transportation Manager

Performance Foodservice; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K Employer Matching

Education Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Performance Foodservice in Minnesota is seeking a Transportation Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of product shipments from production to end-users. You will manage routes, monitor shipments with tracking systems, ensure on-time delivery, and maintain records.

Strong knowledge of transportation software, regulatory requirements, and cost control are essential. This role offers growth opportunities within America’s food distribution system and a collaborative work

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in transportation or logistics.
• Ability to coordinate complex logistics and plan routes effectively.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and tracking systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly address and resolve transportation issues.
• Understanding of legal regulations and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that shipments are handled efficiently, safely, and within budget.
• Organizing daily and weekly routes for transportation vehicles.
• Use systems like barcodes and tracking software to monitor shipments.
• Ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
• Keeping track of expenses to stay within budget.
• Make sure all shipments comply with legal regulations.
• Keep detailed records of all transportation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Skills

Transportation planning

Route coordination

Problem solving

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Tools

TMS software

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods:

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect

Position Purpose:

The Transportation Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of product shipments from production to the end-user. Here are some of their key responsibilities: planning and supervising shipments, scheduling routes, tracking orders, coordinating, monitoring transportation costs, ensuring compliance, maintaining records. Transportation Managers play a crucial role in the supply chain, ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in good condition.

Major Functional Responsibilities:

• Ensure that shipments are handled efficiently, safely, and within budget.
• Organizing daily and weekly routes for transportation vehicles.
• Use systems like barcodes and tracking software to monitor shipments.
• Ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
• Keeping track of expenses to stay within budget.
• Make sure all shipments comply with legal regulations.
• Keep detailed records of all transportation activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 5 - 7 Years Related experience
• 6 Months - 1 Year Supervisory or management experience

Required Qualifications:

• Several years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a related field.
• Ability to coordinate complex logistics and plan routes effectively.
• Proficiency in transportation management software and tracking systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication for coordinating with various stakeholders.
• Ability to quickly address and resolve transportation issues.
• Understanding of legal regulations and safety requirements.

Compensation

$70,000-$90,000 DOE