Transportation Manager

• Location: Dayton, NJ
• Type: Direct Hire
On-Site
• Job #8813

We are looking for an experienced transportation manager to be responsible for overseeing the logistics of our company’s transportation-related activities. In this role, you’ll be keeping track of transportation operations and ensuring that all policies, procedures, and safety rules are followed.To be a successful transportation manager, you should possess exceptional leadership skills and maintain the company’s high standard of customer service. Ultimately, a top-notch transportation manager should be able to display extensive knowledge of transportation management systems and have excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities:

• Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation containers.
• Planning, organizing, and managing subordinate staff members to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company’s standards.
• Directing investigations to verify and resolve customer or shipper complaints.· Negotiate rates and contracts with truckers for both drayage and over the road shipments.
• Collaborating with 3PL’s and truckers to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures.
• Arranging repairs and routine maintenance of transportation vehicles.
• Complying with transportation-related policies, as well as safety rules.
• Familiar with EC and WC Sea Ports and Terminal activities.
• Manage and support staff with day-to-day deliveries to customers and DC’s.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, business management, engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years experience as a transportation manager in a similar industry.
• Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
• Experience working with union contracts and transportation-related government regulations.
• Critical thinking skills and knowledge of analytics.
• Experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software, such as AS4000 and PKMS.
• Ability to work well with team members and navigate stressful situations.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Good conflict resolution skills.