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Job Description
Salary: $100K - $115K (based on individual qualifications)
Annual Bonus: 15%, Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401K
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Travel: 10%-15%
Position Summary
Advance Auto Parts is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Logistics Support to lead and optimize logistics operations across transportation systems, vendor management, and financial processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate data flow, operational compliance, and cost-effective execution of transportation and fuel management strategies. The position will collaborate cross-functionally with Transportation, IT, business units, external vendors, and carriers to drive efficiency and support strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor & Financial Management
- Process invoices with accurate GL coding and manage PO creation/renewals.
- Coordinate weekly carrier payments and upload data to SQL (Williams table).
- Ensure timely and accurate financial transactions with carriers and US Bank.
- Monitor payments through PO to ensure timely invoicing and payment through AP
Fuel & Equipment Oversight
- Monitor fuel prices and procure fuel contracts in alignment with on-site fuel consumption
- Manage fuel contracts and usage;
- Monitor and evaluate internal and off-site fuel needs ensuring compliance for offsite fueling
- Maintain equipment lists and audit trailer counts.
- Partner with field and RO routing team to evaluate equipment requirements
- Negotiate with equipment vendors to manage assets
Vendor Spend & Cost Optimization
- Manage relationships with key vendors (e.g., Koerber, US Bank, Petroleum Traders, Penske).
- Monitor parcel KPIs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
- Use data analytics to drive performance and strategic decisions.
Reporting & Analysis
- Adjust DC capacity for small parcel volumes and maintain OMS settings.
- Create and maintain routing reports (T Minus) and Power BI dashboards.
- Audit and approve transportation spend data.
- Monitor equipment repair spend to ensure correct allocation
Blue Yonder Management & Routing Optimization
- Support Blue Yonder and TMS systems for forecasting, replenishment, and dynamic routing.
- Implement transportation strategies to improve routing, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
- Support system maintenance for configurations including new store openings, store closings, lead time changes, and DC assignments.
Team Management & Continuous Improvement
- Mentor and develop team members to enhance performance and skills.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Lead initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize resource utilization.
Qualifications
- 10 years of experience in wholesale or retail transportation, with a focus on outbound DC-to-store logistics.
- 5 years of leadership experience managing salaried employees.
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, or Supply Chain.
- Proven experience implementing Transportation Management Systems.
- Familiarity with High Jump WMS and Blue Yonder software preferred.
- Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Customer-centric mindset with a focus on retail store service excellence.
- High energy, self-motivated, and results-driven leader.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain-related field.
- 3–5 years of field or project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Minimum of 5 years leading a team.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- None required.
Physical Demands
- Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
- Occasionally required to stand, walk, handle objects, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision, and focus adjustment.
Work Environment
- Standard office environment with reasonable accommodations available.
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Salary : $100,000 - $115,000