Traffic and Fleet Manager

Position Summary:

The Traffic and Fleet Manager oversees the transportation and logistics of company products, ensuring shipments are delivered efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with all federal and state regulations. This role manages third-party carriers and Stauffer’s delivery fleet, coordinates transportation schedules, and optimizes freight operations to meet delivery deadlines and support customer satisfaction. The Traffic and Fleet Manager also monitors the movement of goods, negotiates with service and equipment providers, and implements improvements to strengthen logistics processes.

Essential Functions

• Select and negotiate contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers to secure favorable rates and service agreements.
• Directs dispatching and routing activities and tracks transportation vehicles.
• Plan and coordinate the movement of goods and materials, including scheduling and routing shipments.
• Monitor and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and provide updates to stakeholders.
• Address and resolve issues related to damaged or delayed shipments, as well as other logistics challenges.
• Monitor and control transportation costs by seeking opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Track and analyze transportation performance metrics, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective action.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations related to transportation including those related to hazardous shipments, employee safety, and freight classifications.
• Managing the equipment in Stauffer’s internal fleet by negotiating lease contracts and ensuring all DOT requirements are up to date.
• Support data analysis efforts by compiling and analyzing transportation data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and ensure that Suppliers and Customers have appropriate freight terms set in ERP system to ensure seamless movement of goods.
• In collaboration with other managers, develops and implements policies, procedures, goals, and objectives for transportation operations.
• Ensures compliance with administrative policies and procedures, safety rules, environmental policies, and federal and state regulations.
• Partner with Human Resources team to mitigate fleet and driver risks and compliance adhere.
• Reviews and analyzes expenditures and other financial information.
• Supervise and manage Traffic Associates.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong logistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Supervisory Responsibility

• Manage and supervise all business activities of staff.
• Manage and supervise all staff personnel/human resource activities.
• Responsible for staff competencies and performance

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, logistics, or related field; or combined Associate’s degree with 3 years of experience in traffic, transportation, or logistics management within distribution, wholesale, or industrial supply environments.
• Extensive experience in freight management, logistics, or transportation. Experience in contract negotiation, including strong negotiation skills for securing favorable shipping contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience overseeing DOT and FMSCA fleet management requirements ensuring both federal, interstate, and state regulations are met.
• Prior experience managing fleet management leasing programs.
• Minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s, supply chain management, logistics, or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in transportation or logistics management within distribution, wholesale, or industrial supply environments.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

None required for this position.

Work

Work Environment

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk; Ability to sit for long periods of time at a desk. Frequent use of hands to operate the computer and phone; must be able to have the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25lbs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel

• Occasional travel required as needed by leadership.

Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Position requires the individual to be able to work in the United States. This position would not be eligible for visa sponsorship.

AAP/EEO Statement

Stauffer Glove and Safety is an EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability Employer - See more at: http://www.StaufferSafety.com/careers/

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.