Transportation Supervisor Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Transportation Director Company: The Container Store Location: Coppell, TX Description: Transportation DirectorJob Code: DFWTRANSPDIR225Division: Home OfficeLocation: COPPELL, TX USJob Type: Full TimePosition Summary:A Transportation Director at The Container Store works with a team that oversees each shipment into and out of the centralized Distribution Center and is responsible for his/her department’s success and achievement of all stated goals. He/she must have a clear, big picture, whole-brained understanding of company vision and objectives. Working closely with the Distribution Center Director, Logistics Systems Director and Vice President of Logistics and Distribution, he/she is responsible for leading and managing the domestic transportation department overseeing all transportation functions including contracts, vendor relationships and financial objectives.Requirements• College degree preferred.• 7-10 years of transportation management experience.• Knowledge working with Transportation Management System, ideally having led an implementation.• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once.• Attention to detail, positive attitude and a passion for knowledge.• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral/written communication skills.• Computer literate with experience in operating a data base, spreadsheets, graphics package and word processing software.• Confidence and competence in decision making ability.• Understands and supports the idea of change as progress and growth for the company.• Identifies and partners with outside vendors and contractors, managing the team’s vendor relationships, sourcing and negotiations.• Responsible for all negotiations and contracts for all modes of transportation including LTL, Truckload, Small Parcel and Intermodal.• Directs daily activities of the transportation team.• Monitors freight invoices for accuracy and timely payment.• Responsible for budgeting and expense review for all domestic transportation, including freight, equipment, fuel and payroll.• Develops and maintains routing guides.• Conducts freight analysis for all freight carriers and lanes.• Is the steward of company culture, promoting and embracing our business practices, philosophies and strategies.• Provides consistent awareness and understanding of all company communication. Embraces our Communication IS Leadership approach to business. Uses clear, concise and compassionate communication.• Leads, coaches, trains and manages the values and attitudes of the staff. This is accomplished by managing behavior, actions and performance through proper communication and follow-up.• Conducts timely and objective performance reviews of direct reports. Participates in all full-time staff reviews, and part-time reviews, when appropriate.• Takes corrective/disciplinary action when necessary, collaborating with the Distribution Center Director and Vice President of Logistics and Distribution on the appropriate conversations, actions, follow-up and documentation.The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. EOE.Email this job to a friend!Your Name: Your email address: Your friend's email address: * NAVIGATE YOUR CAREER* What We Stand For* Stores* Distribution Center* Home Office* Customer Solutions* FAQs* View Positions* Career Center* Logout* About Us* Help* Contact Us* Careers* Affiliate* Privacy* Security* HomeJoin our email list:

Job Title: MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION Company: AutoZone Location: Dallas, TX Description: MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION Description Summary: Manage the application of a private fleet and common carrier services and resources to outbound and inbound transportation activities for an AutoZone Distribution Center. The Transportation Manager is directly responsible for the daily service and budget goals set by the Corporate Transportation Department and the local Distribution Center.Responsibilites:?Manage and maintain, within a set budget, a 24/7 private fleet operation of 25-100 drivers and a dispatch staff within set service standards for picking up and delivering freight both to and from AutoZone?s stores, vendors and DCs.?Schedule driver and equipment dispatches and activities.?Analyze cost and service issues related to inventory, handling, routing, and scheduling for vendors and stores.?Communicate daily performance issues to management.Position Requirements ?5+ years experience in transportation operations.?College degree preferred.?Experience hiring, managing, and disciplining drivers.?Familiarity with dispatch and onboard communications systems.?Ability to understand transportation and logistics costs.?Proficient PC skills, including Microsoft Office software.?Superior leadership skills.?Strong negotiating and interpersonal skills.?Customer focus, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn.?Ability to understand and solve complex transportation and logistics problems.?Previous fleet management experience in a grocery or retail environment a plus.?Minimum 2-year commitment to this particular position.?Must be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.?Ability to relocate is a plus.Educational Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Department 9999-DC ADMINISTRATION About the Organization AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories with over 4,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark., on July 4, 1979, the Company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

Job Title: Transportation Manager Company: MillerCoors Location: Fort Worth, TX Description: Great Company! Great People! Great Beer! Support local brewery distribution operations requirements by coordinating the availability of assigned railcars and truck carriers to obtain shipping requirements, investigate and recommend settlement of distributor and transportation complaints, manage distributor returns, verify and approve carrier transportation charges, demurrage, detention, railcar switching, and storage freight bills in accordance with ICC regulations. Reschedule truck pick up requests from distributors and truck carriers on the emergency truck order delay call-in telephones. Provide Distribution with an inventory of empty cars/trailers available for loading and cars/trailers with heavy dunnage returns for unloading and 24 hour supply chain operations. Execute supply chain solutions and reporting in support of brewery operations, carriers, suppliers, vendors, and distributors to ensure brewery achieves established supply chain service, productivity, and cost reduction goals. Manage brewery supply chain logistics relating to all modes of transportation (e.g.: supply, dwell time, load disruptions, intermodal opportunities) with emphasis on brewery operations and improved service to MillerCoors distributors. Serve as liaison between brewery, carrier base, distributors, and corporate transportation function with focus on logistics activities. Serve as back up for the 3 shift supply chain operations team leader role and Production Services.Position Demands:Working knowledge of domestic and import/export transportation law, demurrage, storage and detention application. Working knowledge of traffic policies and procedures as defined by Corporate Transportation. Full understanding of major supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing processes. Must possess basic mathematical aptitude. Must be able to project requirements through analysis of a vast array of computer generated reports. Must possess a knowledge and understanding of computer systems and reports to be able to make required input into these systems.Must have effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Must have strong negotiations skills, the ability to initiate/implement process improvements and the ability to resolve problems in a timely manner while meeting required deadlines. BS in Business Administration and/or Supply Chain Management with. 3-5 years experience in Supply Chain related field preferred.RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2437573&boardid=1708

Job Title: Site Transportation Manager (Carrollton,TX) Company: Lennox International Location: Carrollton, TX Description: Innovate your career. When you choose Lennox International, you know you're getting the best.That is why when you work at Lennox International, you know you are among the best.As a leading innovator of home and commercial, heating, cooling, refrigeration, air-quality, and related services, Lennox International is committed to helping our people innovate our products and their careers. Join over 14,000 employees worldwide who build our heritage of integrity and innovation. At Lennox International, we make your home, your businesses, and your work, a better place. This job description is intended only to describe the general nature of the position and does not constitute an all-inclusive list of duties, nor of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. Overall Responsibilities: This Site Transportation Manager position is located at the Lennox Regional Distribution Center in Carrollton,TX and is responsible to execute the centralized transportation plan, within the RDC network, by arranging and scheduling the transportation of products from the RDC to warehouses, storefronts and customers optimizing service and cost metrics. Primary performance metrics for this role are freight cost/lb., schedule adherence, on-time delivery and freight claim recovery. Other essential duties include, but are not limited to: Develops all carrier arrangements to transport finished goods, parts and supplies from the RDC utilizing common carriers, dedicated fleet and courier services. Involves coordination with Carriers, Customers, Sales, Inventory Planning, and Distribution. Monitors, analyzes and identifies transportation modes or methods that maximize asset utilization. Expedites transportation solutions by trouble-shooting immediately when problems arise. Utilize TMS to execute the RDC plan plus for reporting and analysis. Requirements Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Logistics Minimum of 5 years of Logistics / Transportation planning Experience with all transportation modes Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities: Use of SAP R3 and MS office Knowledge of transportation management systems, Manhattan a plus Strong analytical capabilities Leadership Traits: Has a team orientation Logical and creative thinker Demonstrates good interpersonal skills, achieving results across organizational boundaries Self-starter Has strong communication skills

Job Title: Technical Support Manager - Transportation Company: PepsiCo Location: Plano, TX Description: MS in Engineering (Management Information System, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Operations Research, Decision Science) or Logistics) required3-4 years of hands on transportation management experience using JDA (i2) TM/TO, with emphasis on tariff maintenance and strategy fine tuningStrong analytical and Microsoft Excel/Access skills5 years experience in consumer package goods industryEffective technical team leadershipMust be able to effectively interface at all levels of the organizationThis position is responsible for the maintenance of the JDA (i2) TM / TO system with emphasis on company fleet and common carrier tariff workflow.  In addition this position requires support and maintenance of Location Management System (LMS), Customer Information System (CIS), Backhaul Service Accounting (BSA), OD Pair and Common Carrier Management (CCM).  Responsible for reporting, UAT testing, and enhancement initiatives to support transportation planning and execution activities.  Troubleshoot solution quality issues and drive national solution acceptance.  Participate in NetOps AOP planning, drive strategic productivity modeling using TMOD (Transportation Modeling) and/or TM/TP.  Act as a liaison between HQ transportation team and field Network Efficiency Managers to support field initiatives.Key Responsibilities:-  Ownership of tariff maintenance workflow using JDA (i2) TM software for private and common carrier-  Highly skilled in transportation modeling using TMOD-  Lead, assist and coordinate any release testing and system maintenance initiatives on enterprise platform (OMS/ETMS/ TM/AR/DPS)-  Work in close liaison with BIS team and cross functional teams to drive system stability and NetOps system integration projects-  NetOps integration point person for other S and D technology enhancements-  Identify and drive key initiatives to improve network optimization and transportation planning productivity-  Fine tuning TP/TO strategy files to drive additional operational productivity-  Support NetOps coordinators on resolving daily optimization issues for timely solution delivery to traffic centers-  Knowledge of key business drivers / metrics management within the transportation function-  Project management and experience developing and delivering new system and field training are essentialNo relocation is available for this position.

Job Title: LG4 Surface Transportation Manager Company: DynCorp International LLC Location: Fort Worth, TX Description: DynCorp International is a multifaceted, global enterprise that provides innovative solutions to the diverse technology and professional services needs of government and commercial industry worldwide. While we are a highly successful provider of critical support to military and civilian government institutions, we also have important commercial business in aviation, infrastructure development, security, and logistics. LG4 Surface Transportation Manager ? Job Code: G1006A Job Summary:Manages surface (ground and sea) transportation system optimization, continuous improvement, implementation of best practices, and change management within the LOGCAP IV Program Management Office (PMO). Plans and directs activities related to the timely, cost-effective movement and distribution of LOGCAP personnel, supplies and materials. Develops and provides surface transportation planning input to the PMO staff regarding future operations.Principal Accountabilities: Formulates the management guidance for optimizing all surface transportation functions within LOGCAP IV program-wide. Establishes service standards for surface transportation functions against those of peer institutions with a goal of improving effectiveness, client satisfaction (where applicable) and cost. Develop plans for surface transportation operations enabling initiatives that meet the future needs of the organization. Manages the collection, synthesis and reporting of external environment data, internal trends, practices and utilization to remain current with sourcing and international transportation procedures and systems to provide senior management with process improvement recommendations. Develops Statement?s of Work (SOW?s) for surface transportation related sub-contracts and participates in the vendor selection. Evaluates the performance of LOGCAP IV freight forwarders Reports to the LOGCAP IV Transportation Manager. Manages surface transportation functions within LOGCAP IV based on best industry practices, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and cost. Prepares reports, and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving surface transportation-related problems. Directs and oversees the activities of Freight Forwarder Expeditors and carriers charged with the movement of LOGCAP IV personnel, equipment and material Ensures that all LOGCAP IV surface transportation functions are executed in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner Communicates regularly with all transportation department personnel, and other organizations within the Directorate of Logistics to ensure good two-way communication concerning surface transportation issues Monitors the status of all LOGCAP IV surface shipments using Freight Forwarder provided In Transit Visibility (ITV) systems. Develops and maintains a viable vendor data base for surface transportation Executes projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs Other job duties as assignedManagement Responsibility:2 ExpeditersKnowledge & Skills: A minimum of 8-10 years experience in transportation or related field required, including at least 3 years in a management capacity. Transportation management experience in a high volume, international transportation environment. Solid knowledge of modern principles of efficient transportation management and movement control; Experience with import/export issues. A commitment to sound financial management, efficiency, and the pursuit of established objectives. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are necessary. Strong automation skills including all Microsoft Office applications.Physical Requirements:Normal office environment.Experience:A minimum of 10-12 years experience in maintenance or related field required, including at least 6 years in a management capacity. At least six years of successful supervisory experience, preferably in a maintenance management position is required. Prior military logistics and maintenance experience preferred. Experience in the support of contingency operations is preferred. Former Army Aviation Non-Commissioned Officer or Chief Warrant Officer preferred.Education:College degree.Equal Opportunity Employer - EOE/M/F/V/D Preferred Skills *

Job Title: Transportation Manager Company: Location: El Paso, TX Description: General Manager controls the daily operation of our transportation contract, in compliance with the policies of the contracting agency and in conformance with Company procedures. They also hold overall responsibility for system performance in all functions of operation, including supervision of dispatchers, lead drivers/trainers, drivers, clerks, personnel administration, maintenance, safety, training, payroll, local purchasing and contract administration. They also act as a company liaison to passengers, clients and community members. The General Manager is primarily responsible for on-time operating performance, ridership equipment availability, and safety on all routes. Job Requirements: -Must work effectively with employees -Have leadership characteristics -Must have superior time management skills -Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently -Must have a HS Diploma/GED -Management skills preferred -Follow all safety policies & procedures -Attention to detail

Job Title: Project Manager - Transportation exp Company: Techpeople.US, Inc Location: Austin, TX Description: Position: PM with Transportation or DMV exp Location: Austin, TX Duration: 5+ years Bill Rate: $85.00 Skills: PMP Certification, DMV experience

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor Company: Iron Mountain, Inc. Location: San Antonio, TX 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 Bachelors Degree in Business related field preferred. 3+ 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, operations, logistic, dispatch, route management, routing, route, warehouse, packaging, packages, courier

Job Title: Transportation Supervisor Company: Dr Pepper Snapple Group Location: Houston, TX Description: Objectives · Responsible for the BG Transport (In-House Fleet) and BG Transportation (For Hire Carriers) budget