Transportation Operations Manager

GEODIS; Brentwood, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rainy day financial app access

First Stop Health telemedical access

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Career development and mentorship

Employee resource groups

Discounted fitness classes

Free access to relaxation app

Financial wellness programs

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value and moving goods worldwide. The Transportation Department role coordinates operational and administrative activities, analyzes performance, and leads a team to ensure profitability and high customer satisfaction.

The position requires leadership, budgeting, forecasting, and strong communication skills, with some travel. This on-site role offers opportunities for growth within a global 3PL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Budgeting and forecasting experience
• PC literacy with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to present to groups of managers and customers

Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and manages operational and administrative activities for the Transportation Department
• Analyzes reports and conducts statistical surveys to evaluate performance and inform solutions
• Manages transportation personnel including onboarding, performance appraisals, coaching and mentoring
• Interprets financial data to improve profitability or identify accounting discrepancies
• Ensures high customer satisfaction by communicating with customers and following up on inquiries
• Collaborates with other transportation teams and drives issue resolution with department leads

Job description

GEODIS specializes in unlocking business value in a complex world, ensuring seamless movement of goods worldwide. As a global third-party logistics provider (3PL), we power A Better Way to Deliver for the world's top brands and manufacturers. Fuel your career with GEODIS and discover endless growth opportunities.

Your role on the team:

• 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

What you need:

• 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
• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and co-workers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

What you gain from joining our team:

• Access wages early with the Rain financial wellness app
• Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health is available on the first day of employment
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Access to career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs
• Access to employee perks like fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app
• Free financial wellness programs
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• + more!

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