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 you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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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 our client base.
• Develop strong relationships with Saddle Creek partners, clients, contractors, and vendors in a manner that supports Saddle Creek’s 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 organization's 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

• Bachelor's 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 interpret P&Ls, general 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.

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Benefits:

• Benefits package including 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 here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

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 to [email protected] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.