Transportation Operations Leader: Data-Driven Team Builder

Simons; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Simons, based in Kentucky, is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead high-volume transportation operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. You will work with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to meet daily shipping, transportation and customer service goals.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, coach and leader who thrives under pressure and builds high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of transportation, logistics, supply chain, or distribution leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of carrier management, freight operations, scheduling, and transportation planning.
• Experience with TMS, WMS, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop transportation personnel.
• Manage carrier relationships, freight scheduling, routing, load planning, and shipment execution.
• Partner closely with the Shipping Manager and operational leaders to achieve daily goals.
• Monitor operational reports, transportation dashboards, and performance data.
• Ensure accurate and timely systematic confirmation of all orders, shipments, and transportation transactions.
• Maintain transportation schedules and ensure all pickups, deliveries, and appointments are executed as planned.
• Analyze data and metrics to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Resolve transportation issues, delays, and service disruptions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and transportation regulations.

Connaissances

Carrier management

Freight operations

Analytics

Communication

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Outils

TMS

WMS

Reporting tools

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Simons, based in Kentucky, is seeking a Transportation Manager to lead high-volume transportation operations within a fast-paced distribution environment. You will work with the Shipping Manager and Operations Leadership Team to meet daily shipping, transportation and customer service goals.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator, trainer, mentor, coach and leader who thrives under pressure and builds high-performing teams.