Transportation Manager - DC

BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc.; Winding Brook Village (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Free memberships

Generous PTO

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

BJ’s Wholesale Club in Maryland is hiring a Transportation Manager to oversee daily transport operations, including shipping, safety, and backhaul profitability. You will lead planning, routing, staffing, and DOT compliance to drive cost efficiency and service quality.

The role demands strong leadership, budget oversight, and hands-on use of TMS and related systems. You’ll collaborate across departments to meet company goals while upholding safety standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and general transportation regulations.
• Experience supervising transportation operations.
• Ability to manage budgets and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct daily transportation operations, including shipping, safety, and backhaul profitability.
• Ensure DOT compliance and cost-effective sourcing.
• Analyze routing and scheduling for on-time performance and efficiency.
• Lead staffing planning and monitor DOT compliance through reports and audits.
• Promote excellent customer service with carriers and internal teams.

Skills

DOT knowledge

OSHA knowledge

TMS systems

Budget management

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Coaching

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

TMS software

Job description

A World-Class TeamBJ’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’sAt 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 areasAnalyze all transportation functions and programs to ensure accuracy, efficiency, Department of Transportation (DOT) compliance, and profitabilityIdentify opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions for all transportation functions and programsStrategically analyze routing and scheduling to ensure optimum efficiency for on-time performanceProactively be involved with identifying, planning, and maintaining staffing levelsProactively analyze and monitor TMW Systems to ensure all reports are accurate and timelyEnsure tasks and documentation are completed neatly, thoroughly, accurately and timelyPromote 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 compromisedSupport achievement of company business plans, strategies and objectives by coordinating the use of shared resources with other departments and locationsEncourage “win/win” outcomes, leading by example to show cooperativeness, flexibility, and willingness to changeAdminister Department of Transportation (DOT) safety policies and practices, analyzing cause/effect, and implementing solutionsMonitor vendor audits, invoicing, equipment leases, and maintenance to ensure accuracy, proper scheduling, and complianceBe cooperative, flexible, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization including customers and vendorsCreate an environment of accountability for individual and team performance through analyzing and communicating metricsBuilding and maintaining effective relationships and communication with internal and external customersUnderstanding internal and external customer’s expectations and needsHelping team members understand customer’s needsDeveloping and delivering innovative solutions that are responsive to internal and external customersEnsuring quality of products and services are never compromisedProvide timely recognition and communication of team member achievementsOther duties as assignedEducation/Experience:Education - High school diploma or GED. Supported by college coursework, continuing technical education or comparable business experience preferredSupervisory experience preferably in a transportation environment, management experience a plusSkills & Qualifications:Knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and general transportation regulationsKnowledge of Transportation Management Systems (TMS) preferredBasic knowledge and understanding of Department of Transportation (DOT) Hours of ServiceAbility to understand and manage budgetsAbility to remain calm and focused while prioritizing requests from multiple sourcesAbility to maintain and ensure confidentiality of team member and company informationAbility to provide clear and constructive feedback, coaching, and counselingProficient in computer usage to include email, word processing, presentation software, spreadsheets, data compilation, data analyses, TMW SystemsAccuracy and attention to detailExcellent communication skill, both verbal and writtenAbility to accommodate flexible schedules to meet the needs of the customer to include nights, weekends and holidaysPhysical Demands:Independently lift up to 50 lbs frequently and 100 lbs rarelyAble to sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a normal office environmentAble to sit, stand, walk bend, squat on a frequent to continual basis in a refrigerated warehouse environmentAble to step up onto and down from truck multiple times per dayAble to adjust to fluctuating temperatures and withstand freezing temperatures as low as -20 degrees FahrenheitAbility to read small print on packaging and paperwork, with or without corrective lensesAbility to occasionally work in a noisy warehouse environmentAble 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 - $131,500.00We recognize the growing role of AI tools, including ChatGPT, and value familiarity with them. That said, we want to hear from your authentic self. Your application should reflect your own skills, experiences, and insights rather than AI-generated responses.