What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Manager position at Performance Foodservice?
Job Description
We Deliver the Goods:
The Transportation Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of product shipments from production to the end-user. Here are some of their key responsibilities: planning and supervising shipments, scheduling routes, tracking orders, coordinating, monitoring transportation costs, ensuring compliance, maintaining records. Transportation Managers play a crucial role in the supply chain, ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in good condition.
Major Functional Responsibilities:
Work Experience:
We Deliver the Goods:
- Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more
- Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system
- Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect
The Transportation Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of product shipments from production to the end-user. Here are some of their key responsibilities: planning and supervising shipments, scheduling routes, tracking orders, coordinating, monitoring transportation costs, ensuring compliance, maintaining records. Transportation Managers play a crucial role in the supply chain, ensuring that goods are delivered on time and in good condition.
Major Functional Responsibilities:
- Ensure that shipments are handled efficiently, safely, and within budget.
- Organizing daily and weekly routes for transportation vehicles.
- Use systems like barcodes and tracking software to monitor shipments.
- Ensure proper storage and distribution of products.
- Keeping track of expenses to stay within budget.
- Make sure all shipments comply with legal regulations.
- Keep detailed records of all transportation activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Work Experience:
- 5 - 7 Years Related experience
- 6 Months - 1 Year Supervisory or management experience
- Several years of experience in transportation, logistics, or a related field.
- Ability to coordinate complex logistics and plan routes effectively.
- Proficiency in transportation management software and tracking systems.
- Strong verbal and written communication for coordinating with various stakeholders.
- Ability to quickly address and resolve transportation issues.
- Understanding of legal regulations and safety requirements.