Transportation Operations Leader | Drive Logistics & Growth

Ultipro; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

GEODIS is hiring a Transportation Manager to coordinate and manage operational activities within the Transportation Department. You will implement strategic plans, assist with rate quotations and contracts, and analyze performance data to drive improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, ability to travel 10%, and strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and MS Office. You will lead teams, coach staff, and ensure high customer satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Travel 10% of the time may be required.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• PC literate to include Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for the efficient operation of the Transportation Department, including implementing strategic plans and providing assistance on rate quotations and contracts
• Analyzes reports and conducts statistical surveys in order evaluate performance and to secure information for recommending appropriate solutions to problems
• Manages transportation personnel including, but not limited to, on-boarding, performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring
• Interprets financial data and uses this to improve profitability and/or find accounting discrepancies
• Achieves the highest levels of customer satisfaction by communicating frequently with customers and following up on customer concerns and requests
• Interacts with all transportation supporting teams and drives resolution on outstanding issues with department leads

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

MS Office

Communication

Problem solving

Presentation

Report writing

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

GEODIS is hiring a Transportation Manager to coordinate and manage operational activities within the Transportation Department. You will implement strategic plans, assist with rate quotations and contracts, and analyze performance data to drive improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, ability to travel 10%, and strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and MS Office. You will lead teams, coach staff, and ensure high customer satisfaction while collaborating with cross-functional