Traffic Lead

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Work location

• This position requires on-site presence in Des Plaines, IL, must report to the office every business day.
  
  

Job Summary

Leads traffic and transportation execution across the distribution center network. Drives Acuity's "Completed Order" strategy by improving shipment consolidation, visibility, and delivery performance. Ensures alignment with EarthLIGHT sustainability goals through reduced shipments, fuel usage, and packaging. Acts as the escalation lead for transportation issues and supports Transportation Management System (TMS) optimization through RXO.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee shipment tracking and proactive communication.
• Execute and optimize routing through TMS (RXO) to improve cost, service, and delivery efficiency.
• Lead OSD (Over, Short, Damaged) resolution and claims management with carriers.
• Ensure full documentation compliance including BOL accuracy, pallet counts, and packing slips.
• Partner with DRP and Transportation teams to support network flow and inventory positioning.
• Coordinate internal dock scheduling to align with production and outbound priorities.
• Support material supply management including pallets, labels, and packaging.
• Drive customer experience improvements through shipment consolidation and reduced delivery frequency.
• Lead meeting cadence (daily huddles, KPI reviews, cross-functional alignment).
• Coordinate customer visits, leadership engagements, and operational events.
• Engagement planning, coordination, and maintenance around entertainment and dining.
• Provide direction and coaching to Traffic Coordinators and Clerks.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and transportation processes.
• Support training on TMS, routing logic, and compliance expectations.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support key operational metrics including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Freight Claims Reduction, Shipment Consolidation Rate, Cost per Shipment, Dock Throughput,
• Customer Satisfaction, and EarthLIGHT sustainability initiatives.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or distribution center operations.
• Experience working with Transportation Management Systems (TMS); RXO experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and leadership capabilities.
• Advanced Excel and operational reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 0-10%.
  
  

The range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here .

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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