Transportation Operations Leader—Fleet & Route Optimization

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply leads transportation and delivery operations within a distribution center, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products. The role oversees delivery teams, fleet operations, routing, and performance management while ensuring compliance with internal policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations.

This leadership position focuses on optimizing route planning, staffing, and KPI tracking to maintain high service levels and regulatory compliance across the distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing transportation or delivery operations within a distribution center or warehouse.
• Knowledge of fleet management, route optimization, and Department of Transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Leads delivery operations, including route planning, dispatching, and daily performance monitoring.
• Manages staffing, labor planning, and KPI tracking to ensure efficient and cost-effective delivery operations.
• Oversees fleet maintenance, vehicle inspections, asset management, and compliance with safety and regulatory vehicle inspection requirements.
• Develops and coaches delivery teams through training, ride-alongs, and performance management.
• Monitors driver safety programs, incident reviews, and compliance with Department of Transportation regulations.
• Resolves operational issues, process exceptions, and customer delivery concerns.
• Supports project initiatives, including capacity management, market optimization, and system troubleshooting.
• Communicates performance feedback, engagement actions, and recognition programs to drivers and leadership.

Skills

Fleet management

Route optimization

DOT regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business

Job description

HD Supply leads transportation and delivery operations within a distribution center, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery of products. The role oversees delivery teams, fleet operations, routing, and performance management while ensuring compliance with internal policies, safety standards, and DOT regulations.

This leadership position focuses on optimizing route planning, staffing, and KPI tracking to maintain high service levels and regulatory compliance across the distribution