Senior Transportation Manager

Why Work for Saddle Creek

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse friendly and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If youre looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits join our team today.

Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed LinkedIn ZipRecruiter etc.) unless specifically stated in the posting the provided salaryestimatesmay not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background skills and compensation requirements.

The Senior Transportation Manager manages the development and execution of daily operations strategic plans client relationships and meeting all service metrics to achieve operational and business objectives.The position leads a team of Supervisors and hourly associates to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic policies to drive profitable growth in order to deliver company goals.
• Manage departmental budget and P&L keeping expenses under control to deliver the operating plan.
• Lead and develop a team of associates while maintaining accountability to company policies.
• Must become a systems super user and drive efficiencies through systemic improvements.
• Establish a Lean culture and drive impactful results.
• Work diligently with various Saddle Creek warehousing transportation and support associates to deliver near flawless execution to ourclientbase.
• Develop strong relationships withSaddle Creek partners clients contractors and vendors in a manner that supports Saddle Creeks core values.
• Assist with administrative duties to ensure receivables and payables are properly allocated to keep clean financials.
• Ensure the accurate and timely preparation processing distribution and retention of all necessary reports and records regarding transportation operations.
• Directly supervises associates. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training associates; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelors degree in related field (Supply Chain Logistics Business) preferred
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 8-10 years experience working in transportation logistics or supply chain management including oversight of inbound and outbound operations
• 5 years experience working with dispatch and fleet operations

Knowledge Skill and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of DOT/ FMCSA regulations
• Ability to read analyze and interpretP&Lsgeneral business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Strong knowledge of transportation budgets logistics networks 3PL partnerships carrier sourcing and fleet management.
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

#LI-EP1

.

• Benefits packageincluding medical dental vision HSA and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race gender national origin ancestry age color religious creed marital status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity gender expression sex (including pregnancy breastfeeding and related medical conditions) mental or physical disability medical condition military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster the E-Verify Postinghere.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity please send an e-mail toand let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.