Southfield, MI30+ days ago
What your day-to-day will look like: Review all available freight for linehauls and routes to ensure the lowest cost options are maintained within a private fleet Handle Load Planners who are responsible for building routes, updating tracking information, and dispatching fleet drivers, as well as dockworkers who load/unload and stage freight Investigate and resolve internal issues that impact job performance, employee morale and customer satisfaction, as well as issues submitted by customers, suppliers, or clients Practice continuous improvement by reviewing procedures and work habits, and implementing steps to lower costs while increasing performance; introduce Lean concepts into the operation at all levels Schedule daily workload based on input from customer, dispute requests from suppliers, PRRs and warning letters Monitor and prioritize weekly disputes and escalation requests from customer and supplier; compile supplier dispute data and chart supplier on-time shipping performance Track and document delivery performance; update and maintain organized files on all shipping documents and analyze root cause reasons for poor shipping performance Handle supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, training, performance appraisal, discipline and conflict resolution. Maintain a safe work environment that is free from harassment, drugs and workplace violence; promptly document and report all issues, concerns and incidents to management At a minimum, you'll need: 5 years of experience in transportation or logistics It'd be great if you also have: Bachelor's degree in a related field Experience working with a Transportation Management Systems (TMS), preferably Oracle Transportation Management Experience with process improvement initiatives Solid leadership and collaboration skills with the ability to effectively supervise, coach and influence employees A willingness to work cross-functionally on multiple accounts Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience Does this sound like you?