Supervisor, Outbound Transportation (Navarre, OH)

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The Transportation Field Supervisor supports transportation management in the effective coordination and daily planning and workflow of TSC freight from origin to destination in a 24-7 operational environment. Ensures the most timely and cost-effective pickup, transit, and delivery with \$15M to \$20M in annual spend and a regional network of 150-300 stores. In addition, this position works closely with Distribution Center leadership, Carriers, Store Operations and Vendors on any transportation needs or questions.

Responsibilities

  • Determines and selects optimum transportation mode (Truckload, LTL or Intermodal) and tenders’ shipments to the appropriate carrier
  • Optimizes store-direct shipments for maximum truckload efficiency, communicates results to Distribution Center and Crossdock Vendors to ensure correct loading
  • Optimizes less than truckload pickups into full truckload shipments (when feasible) to maximize capacity, expense, and service
  • Assists in securing carrier capacity for network or assigned region.
  • Responsible for supervising Yard and Guard operations and adherence to TSC and Government regulations.
  • Investigates and resolves issues related to missing or incorrect information, late pickup and/or deliveries, misroutes, and unplanned accessorial charges.
  • Initiate inclement weather response from vendors
  • Supervise the daily activities of the yard drivers and security personnel
  • Interact with third party vendors to ensure security stations and drivers are staffed accordingly. Enforce the rules of the third-party vendor contract as needed.
  • Ensure all safety policies and procedures are being followed in the yard and remedy any issues
  • Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the yard to include areas around the building. Report any issues to the Facilities Manager.
  • Collects and leverages yard data to create efficiencies and control the flow of product and vehicle transportation in and out of the Distribution Center Yard
  • Ensure Custom Trades Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance and standards are maintained and any breaches are reported to Facilities Manager
  • Reconciliation of all yard discrepancies
  • Leverage TSC and third-party systems to execute daily tasks and acts as a functional user in the creation of enhancements and troubleshooting errors.
  • Oversee yard audits and report.
  • Ensure quality control of loading dock and empty trailer conditions
  • Ensure guard shack quality control.
  • Maintains working relationships with Carriers, Distribution Center, Store Support Center staff and TSC team members for effective coordination of all transportation service efforts.
  • Serves as the geographic “point person” among TSC Distribution Center/Inventory Management staff and Freight Carriers for consistent communication channels
  • Supervise the day-to-day activities onsite in the absence of the Manager
  • Assists in the tracking and report development of inbound DC loads
  • Prepares/distributes carrier performance reports
  • Reviews carrier invoices for both freight and accessorial charges
  • Domestic Travel Requirements of (10% to 25%) to stores, vendors, DC’s & mixing centers.
  • Work with Regional Transportation Manager and Loss Prevention Manager on claim reconciliation due to outside vendors damaging TSC property/assets

Requirements

  • 3+ years of logistics or transportation experience
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice-to-haves

  • Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office software
  • Strong communication, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to self-motivate, work with a sense of urgency, and to prioritize tasks
  • Display a detail-oriented approach to work
  • Ability to positively handle conflict
  • Capable of working in a cross-functional environment

Benefits

  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • company-paid life and disability insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • tuition reimbursement
  • family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance
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