Distribution Center, Transportation Supervisor

Summary

We are seeking a hands-on, Transportation Supervisor for our new 500,000-sq-ft distribution center in Savannah, GA—the largest among our facilities nationwide.  The Transportation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing various aspects of transportation operations within our organization. Your primary role involves coordinating the movement of goods, materials, or people to ensure efficient and timely delivery while improving rates and leading the conversation on negative trends to find competitive rates and sustain our competitive advantage

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Key Responsibilities:

• Rate shopping for LTL, FTL, Parcel, and intermodal.
• Managing the TMS Database.
• Arbitrate and challenge unapproved accessorial charges.
• Quarterly evaluations of carrier performance.
• Stay updated with carrier and logistics trends.
• Booking and scheduling trucks and courier pickups.
• Advise of negative trends, charges, and operations throughout the operation.
• Create carrier competitions to improve rates and drive down costs.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong safety mindset with proven experience following and enforcing safety protocols.
• Tier One WMS experience required; Blue Yonder experience is a plus.
• Experience in automated, fast-paced facilities running multiple shifts.
• 3 years of shipping coordination experience in a warehouse setting is required
• LTL and FTL experience is required
• Intermediate Excel skills (download data, sort data, identify issues) is required
• Must possess strong math skills for dimension conversions and space calculations
• Certified Transportation Brokers (CTB) preferred

Work Environment:

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Physical requirements may include standing for long periods, walking, bending, pushing, reaching, and lifting to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to material handling equipment and high-traffic operational areas.

CFS Brands is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.