Transportation Manager II

DHL Germany; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain seeks a Transportation Manager II to oversee traffic functions, optimize freight movement, and lead transportation associates. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, ensuring compliance with regulations while providing excellent service to customers. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills in a fast-paced environment, focused on continuous improvement and effective teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Excellent affordable insurance benefits

401K plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in related field required.
• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations.
• Experience in transportation management is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise freight movements in and out of the facility.
• Direct and supervise shipment scheduling for cost-effective carrier utilization.
• Manage and administer facility's truck fleet including driver selection and maintenance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Transportation Manager II

Transportation is a pillar for any supply chain, and at DHL Supply Chain you are an required part of everyday life; because a storm or the breakdown of a truck shouldn’t stop our customer’s products from getting to the consumer when they need them the most. Working in transportation, you will be an required part of our business. All members of our transportation teams ensure that the supply chain doesn’t break. They work tirelessly with internal and external parties to guarantee the best solution for the customer. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you are looking for a good challenge to grow your career in transportation; DHL has the opportunity for you.

Job Description

Responsible for coordinating and supervising all traffic functions relating to freight movement in and out of a facility

• Direct and supervise the scheduling of inbound/outbound shipments to ensure most economical utilization of carriers based on service parameters; interface with operations to resolve any problems associated with scheduling and dispatching; recommend programs to the director that improves the transportation function; and could include customs concerns and regulating costs

• Manage the defined carrier that is providing services to the facility including meeting with local carrier representatives to discuss base transportation related issues, monitoring carrier performance, and reviewing current practice versus potential improvements by changing carrier mode or mix

• Develop and implement a proactive track and trace process to insure all shipments are delivered in a timely manner; provide track and trace information to the customer is in a timely manner

• Develop and implement transition plans in support of a projected changing business model migrating from DC replenishment to POS delivery to the final end-user customers; develop service contingencies to support the entire supply chain

• Direct transportation associates to achieve prescribed objectives; develop and maintain a productive staff by hiring, training, and professional development; match the skill and background of associates to the work required; apply sound communication and motivational techniques, to supervise, counsel, and discipline subordinates; and implement performance evaluation system for recommending promotions, wage increases, and terminations

• Manage and administer the facility truck fleet by selecting drivers, equipment, dispatching, and performing maintenance, achieving expected service levels and managing costs

• Prepare billings and process payments of freight bills; establish a financial audit for fleet operations to determine its cost-effectiveness

• Develop and operate an effective transportation information reporting system; ensure the accurate and timely preparation, processing, distribution, and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding transportation operations; and develop additional and/or enhanced reports to support customer’s changing needs

• Support business development sales and marketing efforts as needed, to include customer presentations and direct the completion of transportation studies and analysis

• Provide transportation support and assistance to customers as needed; participate in customer meetings; direct the receivers visitation program, including the furnishing of specific feedback to our customers

• Effectively communicate with associates, customers, and carriers in person, via PC, or via phone to accomplish necessary objectives

• To provide flawless execution of the transportation services to our customer

• Ensure compliance to all regulatory issues within scope of service

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required

•3-5 years experience in related field, required

• Working knowledge of federal and state transportation regulations, required

• Experience with the transportation management function, required

• Experience with account management with a logistics organization, preferred

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.