Transportation Manager Jobs in Washington

Job Title: Sr. Project/Program Mgr - Transportation ? 038609 Company: Amazon.com Location: Seattle, WA Description: Sr. Project/Program Mgr - Transportation ? 038609 Job Description Description Amazon.com is seeking an experienced candidate to identify, create, develop and integrate innovative solutions that lead to improvements in our Worldwide Transportation network.  Amazon worldwide transportation encompasses all of the operations that deliver worldwide shipments to and from our fulfillment centers/third party locations to our customers. The successful candidate will address opportunities that reduce transportation costs, decrease delivery times, and increase customer demand. This involves identifying solutions, building vendor relationships, negotiating favorable terms, and preparing the summary of cost saving opportunities to determine the priority and feasibility of potential projects.  Once the solution is identified, the candidate will be responsible for working with the different operational and technological cross functional teams to implement and launch the program to meet the deadlines. The candidate owns the overall health of the program including reporting and managing cost, delivery performance and customer experience. The candidate must have proven analytical, logical and communication skills. Qualifications Qualifications: MBA  + 2 years experience or BA/BS in business, engineering, logistics or similar field plus six (6) years experience Demonstrated negotiation skills and management of third-party vendors Experience with complex problem solving and analysis using statistical methods, financial modeling, and network optimization modeling Familiarity with the design and operation of complex operating processes Proven cross functional project management ability that shows how to organize, find solutions and follow through to a successful conclusion.  Communication skills are clear, organized, concise with an ability to adapt to appropriate audience Independent & Entrepreneurial showing the ability to work with minimal direction Focused  on delivering results for Amazon.com customers Preferred skill sets: Experience with worldwide small package and/or truckload transportation industry; including knowledge of relevant carriers and high-volume small package operations Knowledge of Line-Haul, LTL and Parcel rate structures is highly desirable Knowledge of import/export and hazmat regulations Intermediate knowledge of MS Office. Data retrieval/mining skills using Data Warehouse Systems. Knowledge of ETL tools, Route Optimization, Neural Network design, Pattern Recognition and Heuristics is highly desirable. Profile Job Field Project/Program Management Locations Washington-Seattle Organization Amazon Additional Information Posting Date Aug 13, 2009, 02:22 PM, Montreal, New York, Washington D.C. - (UTC -5:00) NOTE: Clicking [Apply Online] and submitting your information through this site is the only way external candidates may apply for this position with Amazon.com.

Job Title: Program Manager - Transportation Company: Amazon Corporate LLC Location: Seattle, WA Description: Amazon.com’s Transportation team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated person to help develop a world class inbound process that delivers goods on time at the best cost for Amazon.  Our teams' objective is to manage all inbound and import freight flowing into our fulfillment centers.  Tactical responsibilities include (but is not limited to) constantly communicating with carriers and internal clients (Retail/Fulfillment Centers) on status of freight, availability of freight and exceptions to the schedule of freight. Strategic responsibilities includes expanding multi-pick/multi-drop program for all freight and procuring the right balance of regional and national carriers.  An ideal candidate has a background in transportation and excellent program management skills.  He/she has the ability to drive process improvements, standardize the inbound processes and eliminate the root cause of defects within the current systems.  This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment. Flexibility to work day/night/weekend shifts necessary. Passion and drive for customer service is a must.  Job Qualifications Bachelor’s in engineering, logistics or similar field. MBA preferred2+ years of experience managing large scale cross-functional programs2+ years managing Transportation operations including managing Truckload, Less than Truckload and Small Parcel carriersEDI IntegrationSix Sigma and Lean experience requiredExperience in using SQL and databases in a business environment a plusFinancial background a plus

Job Title: Senior Program Manager, Transportation and N.A. Import Logistics Company: Amazon Corporate LLC Location: Seattle, WA Description: Amazon.com’s Transportation team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated person to help develop a world class logistics process that delivers goods on time at the best cost.  Our team objective is to manage all inbound, transfer, outbound linehaul, and import freight flowing through our North American fulfillment centers.  Tactical responsibilities include (but are not limited to) designing and implementing metrics decks to drive performance improvement with our partner carriers.  Responding with world class service to internal clients (Retail/Fulfillment Centers) regarding status of freight, availability of freight and exceptions to the schedule of freight. Strategic responsibilities include designing/improving our transportation network to deliver flexible and efficient products to internal and external customers. An ideal candidate has a background in transportation, import/export logistics, and excellent program management skills.  He/she has demonstrated the ability to build programs, drive process improvements, standardize proceures and eliminate the root cause of defects within current systems.  This job will require exceptional communication skills while having the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment. Flexibility to work day/night/weekend shifts as necessary. Passion and drive for customer service is a must. Job Requirements:Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, logistics or similar field. MBA preferred7+ years of experience managing large scale cross-functional programs5+ years managing Transportation operations including managing Truckload, Less than Truckload and Small Parcel carriers3+ years managing Import/Export logistics from drayage to line haul.2+ years of intra-Canada logistics experience preferred.Compliance/regulatory experience preferredExperience with EDI IntegrationPreferred Skills:Lean EngineeringExperience in using SQL and databases in a business environmentSix Sigma Greenbelt/BlackbeltFinancial background

Job Title: business analysis manager, transportation Company: Starbucks Location: Seattle, WA Description: Job Summary and MissionThis job contributes to Starbucks success by supporting a major business unit's strategic planning and operational decision-making by performing or overseeing highly complex financial analysis and business modeling. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.Summary of Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:Conducts ad hoc analyses to support critical business decisions. Leads analyses of net present value (NPV), return on investment (ROI) and profit loss (PL). Conducts research, creates financial models, and defines appropriate financial measures. Quantifies opportunities and risk and recommends alternatives. Provides strategic and tactical recommendations to senior management.Creates and implements processes and tools used in financial controls. Develops and distributes all required business unit or department reporting. Establishes report content, format, frequency and distribution schedules, and convenes review meetings. Ensures integrity and managerial usefulness of operational and sub-system reports. May develop and implement training programs in cost/price and financial analysis and auditing. May participate in or lead cost and price discussions with external or internal parties.Provides coaching, direction and leadership to team members in order to achieve business results.Reviews new business proposals, identifies issues, risk and opportunities. Executes financial due diligence and explains ramifications of findings and recommendations for project progress.Works with cross-functional teams to set targets, develop plans, conduct analyses, measure results and improve processes. Consults with senior management to present data, propose solutions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor Company: Iron Mountain, Inc. Location: Kent, WA 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. IronMountain is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. Keywords: manage, management, manager, supervise, supervisor, transport, transportation, courier, logistics, dispatch, drivers.

Job Title: Materials Management & Transportation Manager K Company: Boeing Location: Everett, WA Description:   Manages and integrates activities across more than one discipline within materials management and transportation. Develops and executes project and process plans, implements policies and procedures and sets goals. Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements. Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports. Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Manages, develops and motivates employees.