Transportation Manager Jobs in Arizona

Job Title: Director of Transportation Company: Company Confidential Location: Yuma, AZ Description: YUMA SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE:Is seeking qualified candidates for the following position for 2009-2010 School Year:DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION:Range: $72,000-$78,000(Includes Benefits)QUALIFICATIONS:1. Post secondary training/ certification.2. Minimum of four years of increasingly responsible experience in transportation service, fleet operations, or traffic services.3. Three years of supervisory responsibility.4. Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.5. Ability to work with financial and transportation software.6. Ability to work with elementary, high school, and college educational institutions to support their educational mission.7. Current or prior certification as school bus driver preferred.Please apply at Yuma School District One, Human Resources450 Sixth St.,Yuma, AZ 853 Register to View 7:30a.m. - 4:00p.m.EOE/ADA

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor Company: Iron Mountain, Inc. Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: Title:  Transportation Supervisor  About Iron Mountain Iron Mountain (NYSE:IRM) is the industry leader in information protection and storage services. Since going public in 1996, Iron Mountain has grown from $139M in revenues to a Fortune 1000 company with over $3B in revenues. Forbes magazine has recognized Iron Mountain as one of the "Top 400 Best Big Companies" and FORTUNE Magazine has consistently ranked the Company as one of “America's Most Admired Companies” for diversified outsourcing. In early 2009, Iron Mountain was added to the prestigious S&P 500 Index. The Company offers comprehensive records management, data protection, and information destruction solutions along with the expertise and experience to address complex information challenges such as rising storage costs, litigation, regulatory compliance and disaster recovery. Founded in 1951, Iron Mountain is a trusted partner to more than 120,000 corporate clients throughout North America, Europe, Latin America and the Pacific Rim. For more information, visit www.ironmountain.com. We are currently recruiting for a Transportation Supervisor for our Transportation operations… Supervise day-to-day transportation operations and courier workforce. Manage all aspects of transportation discipline to include safety and security compliances, route structures and development, personnel scheduling, work load assignments, cost control and metric driven performance. Essential Functions Supervision and assignment of specific responsibilities to all transportation personnel, which includes route delivery, ensuring prompt and accurate delivery/pick- up of all service requests for customers and other transportation activities as required by the needs of the company and the customer base.  Ensure that the transportation group provides excellent internal and external customer service while achieving total labor ratio goals. Manage the Human Resources aspect of supervision including performance appraisals, counseling and various performance marker measurements. Requirements KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Associates Degree in Business related field preferred. 2+ years management experience to include employee relations, performance management, hiring, training and coaching. Transportation/Fleet Service experience, which includes customer processing, route delivery procedures and basic security and operational procedures. Understanding of how to motivate and provide supportive leadership for those supervised.  This would include practicing a “coaching” style of management that utilizes collaborative and team directed approaches to managing employees. Possess a general knowledge of business processes such as profit and loss, profit margins, accounting, and other related principles. Understanding and ability to manage to DOT requirements. Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment, cases, metal containers, or boxes in excess of 40-70 lbs. Proficient with MS Office and comfortable learning new technology. Strong communication and time management skills. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. The ideal applicant will have current exp. in transportation/fleet service.  At this time we are considering only local candidates who are able to work without employer sponsorship. No agencies or phone calls, please.  Only those candidates whose experience best meets our requirements will be contacted. Iron Mountain is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Keywords: manage, management, manager, supervise, supervisor, transport, transportation.

Job Title: Transportation Manager Company: Sunflower Farmers Market Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: SummaryThe Transportation Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day inbound and outbound freight bookings from Sunflower Farmer’s Market Distribution Center.  The Transportation Manager will proactively and aggressively manage all 3rd party carrier/logistics relationships.  Primary responsibilities will be to ensure on-time delivery, proper handle of Sunflower inventory while in transport to all retail stores and to negotiate lowest possible delivery rates.  Additionally, the Transportation Manager will seek out profitable backhaul opportunities and other creative supply chain solutions that will reduce overall freight expense.  Essential Duties & Responsibilities·         Negotiate vendor/carrier determination and rates that deliver lower costs and improved on-time performance for outbound 3rd party freight.·         Lead contracting process in conjunction with Sunflower legal department.·         Work collaboratively with Procurement to maximize all backhaul / FOB inbound freight opportunities.·         Mix LTL orders together to efficiently ship orders at lowest cost.·         Provide clear communication to all internal and external partners and departments.·         Develop “Carrier Performance Scorecard”. ·         Monitor carrier performance and manage accuracy/issues via vendor scorecard process.  ·         Establish and maintain excellent communication with Store Operations Teams.·         Handle reconciliation of all 3rd Party Carrier invoices to ensure proper payment.·         Manage Sunflower Farmers Market company owned trucking program.  ·         Other duties as assigned  Education and Experience·         Requires a B.S./B.A. degree in a business or marketing related field·         Must have a minimum of 5 years perishable logistics experience    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities·         Advanced knowledge of logistical transportation.·         Ability to adapt to the ever changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team environment.·         Must have the ability to take initiative when problems arise and use independent judgment to take immediate corrective actions.·         Ability to develop, motivate and mentor staff.·         Ability to adapt and be flexible in a variety of situations.·         Must have advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.·         Excellent written communication and documentation skills.·         Possess visionary traits and leadership which identify future opportunities for revenue and profit growth·         Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally, as well as with vendors, peers, and senior management.·         Must be proficient with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.·         Ability to multitask is essential.·         Must be able to lead, support and contribute to team goals.  Work Environment/Physical Demands·         Will require prolonged standing, walking, squatting and bending.·         Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.·         May have occasional high stress when dealing with customers/clients.

Job Title: DC Transportation Manager Company: The Home Depot Location: Phoenix, AZ Description: POSITION PURPOSE - The DC Transportation Manager is responsible for managing the outbound deliveries to stores within the service region and ensuring that on time deliveries are made to the stores and are within budget. The DC Transportation Manager will manage yard operations, coordinate back haul program and provide leadership to transportation team.MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - 25% Manage carrier relationships and planning function to ensure timely deliveries to stores while ensuring cube utilization; manage inbound deliveries to ensure on time, on cycle and lead time; manage inbound deliveries to ensure product is available for delivery to stores; manage outbound to minimize expedites; communicate daily with carriers to ensure on time compliance.25% Manage cost of transportation; manage cost per truckload, cube per truckload, and cost per mile; support overall financial goals; fully utilize transportation assets to reduce freight costs whenever possible; audit invoices of carriers on regular basis; review general ledger for all charges dealing with transportation.20% Drive Customer Service; develop customer service team; manage customer service associates and store concerns from phone calls and Infodock.15% Financial and Operations Metrics development and reporting.15% Maintain accurate operation of the yard integrity, dock, security, yard switchers and pallet recycling.NATURE AND SCOPE - Reports to DC General Manager I/II.Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. Responsible for personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -