Transportation Manager - DC

BJ's Wholesale Club; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free BJ’s Memberships

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible and Affordable HealthBenefits

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Elkton, MD seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee daily transportation operations including shipping, safety, and backhaul profitability. You will drive cost efficiency while ensuring DOT compliance and high service levels.

Responsibilities include analyzing routes, staffing, and coordinating with carriers, vendors and internal teams to deliver reliable on-time performance, while promoting excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and general transportation regulations.
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred.
• Basic knowledge of DOT Hours of Service.
• Ability to understand and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct daily operation of all transportation functions including shipping, safety, and profitable backhaul management.
• Analyze transportation functions and programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, DOT compliance, and profitability.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions for transportation functions and programs.
• Strategically analyze routing and scheduling to ensure on-time performance.

Skills

DOT regulations

OSHA regulations

Transportation Management Systems (TMS

Budget management

Communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in logistics or related field

Tools

TMW Systems

Job description

A World-Class Team

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.

A World-Class Team

BJ’s Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.
We’re a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Why You’ll Love Working at BJ’s

At BJ’s Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future – both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.

Here’s just some of what you can look forward to:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ’s Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount.*
• Eligibility requirements vary by position.
  

Job Summary:

Oversee and direct daily operation of all transportation functions pertaining to transportation including but not limited to shipping, safety, and profitable backhaul management that ensures cost effective sourcing and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and monitor the fair and equitable application of policies, procedures, and practices in all areas
• Analyze all transportation functions and programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, and profitability
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions for all transportation functions and programs
• Strategically analyze routing and scheduling to ensure optimum efficiency for on-time performance
• Proactively be involved with identifying, planning, and maintaining staffing levels
• Proactively analyze and monitor TMW Systems to ensure all reports are accurate and timely
• Ensure tasks and documentation are completed neatly, thoroughly, accurately and timely
• Promote exceptional (WOW) Customer Service by creating an environment that promotes building and maintaining effective communication with carriers, vendors internal and external customers in order to develop innovative solutions to meet customer needs and ensure product quality and services are never compromised
• Support achievement of company business plans, strategies and objectives by coordinating the use of shared resources with other departments and locations
• Encourage “win/win” outcomes, leading by example to show cooperativeness, flexibility, and willingness to change
• Administer Department of Transportation (DOT) safety policies and practices, analyzing cause/effect, and implementing solutions
• Monitor vendor audits, invoicing, equipment leases, and maintenance to ensure accuracy, proper scheduling, and compliance
• Be cooperative, flexible, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including customers and vendors
• Create an environment of accountability for individual and team performance through analyzing and communicating metrics
• Building and maintaining effective relationships and communication with internal and external customers
• Understanding internal and external customer’s expectations and needs
• Helping team members understand customer’s needs
• Developing and delivering innovative solutions that are responsive to internal and external customers
• Ensuring quality of products and services are never compromised
• Provide timely recognition and communication of team member achievements
• Other duties as assigned
  

Education/Experience:

• Education - High school diploma or GED. Supported by college coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferred
• Supervisory experience preferably in a transportation environment, management experience a plus
  

Skills & Qualifications:

• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and general transportation regulations
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferred
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) Hours of Service
• Ability to understand and manage budgets
• Ability to remain calm and focused while prioritizing requests from multiple sources
• Ability to maintain and ensure confidentiality of team member and company information
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback, coaching, and counseling
• Proficient in computer usage to include email, word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, data compilation, data analyses, TMW Systems
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skill, both verbal and written
• Ability to accommodate flexible schedules to meet the needs of the customer to include nights, weekends and holidays
  

Physical Demands:

• Independently lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs rarely
• Able to sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a normal office environment
• Able to sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environment
• Able to step up onto and down from truck multiple times per day
• Able to adjust to fluctuating temperatures and withstand freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to read small print on packaging and paperwork, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to occasionally work in a noisy warehouse environment
• Able to work while wearing appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the job (such gloves, insulated clothing, etc)
• Ability to handle and physically be near products which may contain food allergens (such as fish, shellfish, peanuts, etc.)
• Ability to utilize equipment for the job safely and accurately after training (such as computer, handheld tracker, copiers, scanners, printers, radio headsets, etc.)
  

In accordance with the Pay Transparency requirements, the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At BJ’s Wholesale Club, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $103,000.00 - $131,500.00

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