Transportation Manager
$80,000–$90,000 year
On-siteRaleigh, North Carolina, United States or Durham, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Oversee dedicated customer accounts by managing drivers, customer service, and office personnel while driving profitably growth through existing and third-party business. Exceed customer expectations by delivering superior service and creative logistics solutions, then prepare and analyze monthly P&L forecasts to ensure accuracy and financial oversight of all assigned operations. Implement cost reduction measures to maximize profitability, manage asset utilization for efficiency, and lead team development through consistent communication and accountability. Handle administrative reporting for senior management and external clients while working extended hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
Required Qualifications
- 10 years of logistics and/or transportation leadership experience
- 7 plus years in directing operations of at least $75 million in revenue annually
- Experience with managing multiple client locations
- Experience managing multiple direct reports
- High school diploma or GED
- Capable of hearing, with or without correction, sufficiently to perceive normal speaking levels and receive detailed information through oral communication in order to facilitate meetings and work with internal customers and stakeholders by telephone and in person
- Capable of working extended hours, to include weekends, holidays and various shifts (to include evening and night shifts) as necessary
- Capable of speaking, writing, and reading English well and possessing a good command of the language so that various types of communications may be conducted in English with people of various levels of education and capabilities
- Capable of visual acuity, with or without correction, sufficient to prepare and analyze data and figures, view a computer terminal, and read extensively
- Must have the ability to work on more than one assignment at a time with frequent interruptions, changes and/or delays
- Must be able to remain focused and work effectively, efficiently, and cheerfully under such circumstances
- Must be able to handle incoming requests for assistance via phone and in person while working on other tasks
- Must remain professional in light of challenging situations that may occur in the location
- Must follow customer rules and requirements in areas such as dress code, access, hours, etc.
- Occasional travel by air or car
- Capable of sitting at a desk for extended periods of time and working with computer equipment
- Must be able to lift, carry and move objects that can weigh up to 25 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- 4 year degree in related field
- Transportation industry experience
- Industry used program knowledge
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