Regional Transportation Manager

Regional Transportation Manager Relocation assistance is available! The role of Regional Transportation Manager at   Family Dollar   is to   be responsible for   the daily performance management and execution of domestic outbound transportation operations from   our   Distribution Centers (DCs)   to our   Family Dollar   store   network. T his responsib i l ity includes   management of cost   and   delivery   KP Is ,   carrier   evaluation s,   and implementation of best practices.

This position   is a large contributor to   Family Dollar’s store-centric commitment to customers, customer   service   and sales. Principal Duties &

Responsibilities

• Lead a nd develop a   team of   salary and hourly   a ssociates ,   which may include supervisors, c oordinators,   mechanics, and yard drivers .
• Lead the on-site carrier teams and work closely with the DC management team to meet or exceed performance within   outbound   utilization , service, backhauls, revenue share and freight cost management.
• Assists   in the development of the operational vision and strategy for the field transportation operation at their location.
• Assists   with development and execution of DC outbound budgets and outbound delivery   expense .
• Continued operational performance management by analyzing,   measuring   and inspecting key metric performance in store service, carrier   utilization , trailer   management for inbound and outbound.
• Manage the   third-party   onsite Carrier Managers to ensure   KPIs are met or exceeded .
• Communicate and collaborate with the onsite Carrier Managers to   identify   and resolve equipment and driver issues/challenges during store deliveries   and   backhaul pickups.
• Provide recommendations for dedicated carrier procurement and support operations execution strategies to improve cost and service factors.
• Participate in   developing and   maintaining   operational execution SOPs for Transportation related processes   and best practices .
• Assist   in network design improvements, software implementation and development for efficiency and cost containment.
• Ongoing development of partnerships with store field operations, DC operations, local   vendors   and the local community to ensure   optimal   operational execution and to deliver superior business results.
• Proactively communicates   performance metrics to all key stakeholders   and tracks results .    Develops and   implements solutions that address root   cause   of performance issues .
• Assist   in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities and customer satisfaction opportunities to deliver superior service.
• Analyze network data to develop action plans for improved service and/or expense management.
• Other duties as assigned. Position

Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible hours and shifts.
• Must be willing to be on call on the weekends, off hours and holidays. Desired

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business , Logistics or related field   required . Experience:
• 5-7 years of leadership in Transportation operations.
• Must have knowledge of FMCSA/DOT regulations
• Experience in developing and managing transportation budgets
• Experience managing carrier performance
• Previous   management leadership ( previous   leadership of exempt associates preferred) experience
• Customer service and contract negotiation skills Job Related Skills:
• Excellent oral, written communication, strong planning, organizational and interpersonal skills. Computer Skills:
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word,   Excel   and Outlook)   required   and Transportation Management Systems experience is helpful. #LI-SG1 Full time 102 Westgate Drive,Maquoketa,Iowa 52060-2954 Transportation Family Dollar