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Process Quality Manager- Transportation

C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers Salary
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Position Overview The Process Quality Manager (PQM) – Transportation is responsible for providing analytical, financial, and strategic planning support to transportation operations. This role drives cost visibility, operational efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement across the transportation network, while partnering closely with Transportation, Operations, and HR leadership.

Job Description

  • Lead transportation strategic planning including forecasting, budgeting, peak/holiday planning, and capacity modeling.
  • Own transportation reporting includes labor, headcount, service metrics, and cost performance.
  • Provide in-depth P&L variance analysis and data-driven insights.
  • Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize cost, service, and efficiency.
  • Partner with Transportation leadership to remove operational barriers and improve performance.
  • Support network changes including startups, transitions, and routing or volume shifts.
  • Develop KPI scorecards; analyze trends and provide actionable recommendations.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation standards, and audit requirements.
  • Conduct audits, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Partner with HR and Operations on staffing plans aligned to transportation demand.
  • Support onboarding coordination and expense management aligned to budget and P&L.
  • Collaborate with PQM peers to standardize best practices across regions.
  • Travel Requirement: Up to 25%.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred
  • 5\ years of experience in operations, logistics, supply chain, or transportation environment preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial concepts including P&L management and cost drivers.
  • Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
  • Experience in SQL, PowerBI, Qlikview, Tableau or other BI tools a plus.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to influence cross-functional partners.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with transportation operations or network planning preferred.

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business, Bachelor's Degree - Logistics Management, Bachelor's Degree - Operations & Supply Chain Management

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Company C&S Wholesale Services, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Services is one of many companies within the C&S Family of Companies, the largest wholesale grocery supply company in the U.S. and the industry leader in supply chain innovation. At C&S, We Select the Best® & those with the motivation, pride, and drive to succeed in our fast-paced world.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. C&S Wholesale Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Company: C&S Wholesale Services, LLC

Job Area: Transportation

Job Family: Operations

Job Code: JC0458

Job Type: Full time

ReqID: R-267710

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