Transportation Manager

Core-Mark International; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Core-Mark International seeks a Transportation Manager to co-direct all transportation department functions, including annual planning and leadership of drivers, routes, and safety initiatives. The role focuses on improving service, leadership, and innovation within a crucial logistics division.

The ideal candidate will have strong strategic and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage budgets and performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 4+ years of transportation supervisory/management experience.
• Requires 2 years of budget creation and management experience.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and routing/ distribution planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee tactical operations and strategic functions of the transportation department.
• Coordinate maintenance, fueling, and repairs of vehicles.
• Ensure drivers meet operating skills, training, and reporting requirements.
• Manage the transportation budget and related financial metrics.
• Develop and implement transportation infrastructure and process guidelines.
• Collaborate to drive improvements in division performance and key metrics.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Logistics software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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
  
• Schedule is Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm (based on business needs)
• Salary range is $90k - $100K with bonus potential
  

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
  

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 Details

• Schedule is Monday - Friday from 8am - 5pm (based on business needs)
• Salary range is $90k - $100K with bonus potential
  

Position Purpose

As a Transportation Manager, you will co-direct all functions of the Transportation Department; including creating and managing the annual business plans. You will manage drivers, routes, deliveries, maintenance, security and safety, and other transportation-related actions to create direct contributions to the division and to customers’ experiences. A successful candidate will have effectively demonstrated an ability to continuously build better service, demonstrate leadership, and instill a culture of innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing the tactical operations as well as strategic functions of the transportation department.
• Coordinating maintenance, fueling, and repairs of vehicles.
• Ensuring drives meet required operating skills, training, testing, and transportation reporting.
• Managing the transportation budget.
• Developing and implementing transportation infrastructure and process guidelines.
• Collaborating with peers to drive improvements in division performance; analyzing key metrics.
• Creating efficiencies within the department through timely implementation of programs and effective management of human capital and fleet.
• Discovering opportunities to improve routing operations, increase back-haul revenues, and improve departmental results.
• Maintaining a safe and secure working environment by promoting and managing safety.
• Fostering professional growth of department personnel through performance management.
• Creating open lines of communication with employees.
• Ensuring compliance with all Core-Mark and government regulations.
• Assisting in the overall selection, hiring, and management of department personnel.
• Allocating work and resources to effectively meet on-time delivery requirements.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business goals into actionable plans
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrates the ability to handle challenges and high-pressure situations with professionalism, tact, and composure while applying proactive problem-solving skills to achieve effective resolutions

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience
• 4+ years of transportation supervisory/management experience
• 2 years of demonstrated experience in budget creation and management
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Ability to manage routing and distribution, and logistic computer software
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as: MS Word & MS Excel
• Physical ability to sit, stand, and walk frequently for sustained periods of time
• Physical ability to occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl