Transportation Manager - Puerto Rico location

Performance Food Group (New); Bayamón (PR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 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 Food Group in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, seeks a Transportation Manager to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of product shipments. You will organize routes, monitor shipments with tracking systems, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Requires 5–7 years in transportation/logistics and 6 months–1 year of supervisory experience, plus a Bachelor's in a related field. Fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
• 5–7 years of related transportation/logistics experience.
• 6 months–1 year of supervisory or management experience.
• Proficiency in transportation management software.

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

Route planning

Logistics coordination

Transportation management software

Bilingual Spanish/English

Budgeting and cost control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics, or Supply Chain

Job description

Company Description

Performance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.

Job Description

Position Details

• This position is located in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
• Candidate must be bi-lingual Spanish and English in spoken and written fluency.

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

Benefits

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Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree - Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Must be bi-lingual Spanish/English written and spoken.

Work Experience:

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

Required Qualifications:

• Several years of experience in transportation, logistics, DOT expertise 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.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications: 7 or more years in Transportation Management, DOT expertise and compliance within a distribution environment.

EEO Statement

Performance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the "Company") provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. Please click on the following links to review: (1) our EEO Policy; (2) the "EEO is the Law" poster and supplement; and (3) the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.