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Logistics Sr. Transportation Manager

Kroger, Romulus, MI, United States


Provide leadership and direction for all facets of Transportation Operations for the Fulfillment Center (FC). Oversee personnel for the FC's delivery region, and develop, improve, and implement processes to reduce delivery expense and increase customer satisfaction of the delivery experience. Evaluate operational effectiveness and drive improvement against key performance indicators. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

Provide direction and guidance for all Transportation leadership within the Fulfillment Center (FC), and influence a positive and uplifting culture with team

Oversee fleet maintenance, garage, van/trailer wash, fuel island and salvage/yard operations for the FC

Oversee and execute Transportation budget, service level standards, routing configuration, driver productivity standards, garage/maintenance and fleet utilization metrics

Analyze opportunities to improve operational effectiveness as measured against key performance indicators

Partner with the centralized call center to maintain and improve customer satisfaction as it relates to the delivery experience

Assist with/manage inbound freight schedule to the FC to reduce costs and operational constraints/bottlenecks

Establish relationship with network strategy teams and advise/work to optimize geographical offering as it relates to location

Manage vendor relationships and identify opportunities to increase revenues

Lead efforts to identify transportation/freight synergies within the FC's operating region

Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

Maintain flexibility to work varying hours, including nights and weekends if dictated by workload/operational opportunities

Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications
Minimum

5+ years of experience with progressive responsibilities in a logistics/transportation environment

Highly analytical with the ability to understand and resolve complex operational issues

Strong interpersonal skills and development of associates

Strong oral/written communication skills and the ability to present complex information to large groups

Knowledge of accounting and finance principles, including, but not limited to audit and budgeting

Strong technical skills as it relates to web-based applications/programs with the ability to learn and master different operating systems

Excellent leadership and project management skills

Bachelor's Degree

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