Assistant Transportation Mgr - Full-time / Part-time

Job Description

LOCATION: RDC 955 –Mt Vernon, TX

JOB POSITION: Assistant Transportation Manager

POSTING DATE: 01/09//2019 - 01/17/2019

REPORTS TO: Regional Transportation Manager

Job Summary:

The Assistant Transportation Manager (ATM) is acting Manager in the absence of the Transportation

Manager and assists in overseeing all aspects of transportation into and out of the Distribution Center.

Additional duties include leading a high performing team of coaches that is responsible for monitoring the movement of all freight efficiently into the RDC and Outbound to the stores. The incumbent also examines delivery routes (transportation lanes) for cost-saving opportunities and efficiencies. This person is responsible for maintaining good relations with the carriers and the stores serviced by the carriers and RDC. The Assistant Transportation Manager resolves emergent issues and implements safety programs for the Transportation Department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures (cleanliness and orderliness, trailer integrity, load quality, job safety Analysis to identify risks)
• Train, mentor, and support Transportation Supervisors (weekday inbound, weekday outbound, weekend in/outbound) and Transportation Team Members; create training guides as needed
• Work as the Lowe's regional subject matter expert for all matters dealing with transportation

initiatives or questions as required

• Backup Transportation Supervisors as needed
• Share all information and decisions with coaches to foster development
• Hire employees capable of working in a team and multi-tasking in a hectic environment
• Set expectations for team performance (good judgment in gray areas; common sense, customer

service as "the face of Lowe's," data entry and transportation documentation accuracy, leadership, initiative, quick decision-making, team player, ask questions and reach out to peers in network, driven)

• Monitor overall freight costs for RDC and adjust where appropriate
• Identify transportation savings by researching lane and cost savings
• Work with operations to maximize cube per trailer to reduce transportation costs
• Work with carrier partners on lane rates and vendor pickups
• Use transportation management system
• Monitor outstanding freight payment reports and work with corporate team to ensure carrier payments
• Ensure on-time service to stores
• Ensure inbound loads are being picked up in timely fashion
• Work with carriers to promote efficient transportation operations for better service and lower rates
• Work with vendors to use core carriers to reduce transportation costs; troubleshoot transportation issues by contacting vendors
• Support Planning and Operations with proper yard management
• Analyze and follow-up on feedback from customers
• Utilize transportation foundation programs (cost management, secure capacity, execution excellence, foster development)
• Create backhaul savings by partnering with carriers and vendors; implement savings opportunities
• Resolve issues with carriers and issue escalations from drivers

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop transportation supervisors and team members
• Partner with peers and corporate team to identify key initiatives/best methods

PRINCIPAL CHALLENGES:

The Assistant Transportation Manager (ATM) represents the RDC and Lowe's when dealing with the carrier, the

U.S. Department of Transportation, or other state and local transportation agencies. The ATM is responsible

for resolving and negotiating emergent issues with these outside agencies. Additionally, the ATM must ensure that the Transportation team manages traffic in and out of the RDC efficiently so that productivity targets are achieved, product is available to load, and shipments are made on time.

FUNCTIONAL GUIDANCE:

The Assistant Transportation Manager (ATM) works independently, but incorporates guidelines and direction set

forth by the Transportation Manager, Regional General Manager (RGM) and Corporate Transportation

group. The ATM will seek guidance from the RGM, Corporate Transportation, Transportation Manager or other Transportation Managers in the RDC network if needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven record for complying with safety requirements, and ability to build a culture of safety among subordinates and peers
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Successfully manages multiple tasks simultaneously in a stressful environment
• Can make solid decisions quickly based on limited information
• Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
• Familiarity with Supply Chain Management principles and Transportation industry
• Demonstrated flexibility; adapts readily to change; equates change with opportunity
• Capable of managing time and budgets
• Uses analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve complex problems; uses creative problem solving; shows initiative
• Demonstrated team-building skills
• Ability to build rapport and trust with others
• Experience and willingness to mentor and coach others
• Resolves conflicts quickly and fairly
• Communicates effectively; persuades and guides people in a specific direction
• Highly motivated to the team's success, as well as own success
• High school diploma or GED equivalent with at least 4-6 years demonstrated increasing responsibilities in a distribution center
• Exemplary attendance record
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree (or higher) in Transportation or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Experience as a Transportation Supervisor
• Previous experience as a supervisor in the Lowe's Supply Chain Network
• Previous transportation or supply chain industry experience
• Bi-lingual skills helpful, if applicable to the facility